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BestNovel - Novel Story Reader

Moboreader Technology USA Co Ltd · Books & Reference · Japan store
#20 GROSSING · BOOKS & REFERENCE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$1.6M
Likely $539.9K to $4.9M
▼ 1.7% in 11 days
New ratings
+59
in 1 days, 16.6K in total
New installs
+0
in 1 days, exact count from Google
Countries it ranks in
4
was 8 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$19.4M
No App Store version found
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
3.5M
About 68.9K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Japan #20 Books & Reference$794.9K · 49%
  • South Korea #37 Books & Reference$557.4K · 34%
  • United States #87 Books & Reference$198K · 12%
  • Germany #62 Books & Reference$69.4K · 4%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Lower confidence: this app ranks below the overall top 50 everywhere, where single estimates can be off 2 to 4 times. The range is wide on purpose. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
16.6K
AVG RATING
3.25
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
¥90 - ¥26,800 per item
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
45d ago
RELEASED
Jul 26, 2022
CONTENT RATING
Rated for 12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
4 (was 11)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · GOOGLE PLAY EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$1.7M a month
Sep 25, 2026$1.7M a month
Sep 26, 2026$1.7M a month
Sep 27, 2026$1.7M a month
Sep 28, 2026$1.7M a month
Sep 29, 2026$1.5M a month
Sep 30, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 1, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 2, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 3, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 4, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 5, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 6, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 7, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 8, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 9, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 10, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 11, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 12, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 13, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 14, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 15, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 16, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 17, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 18, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 19, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 20, 2026$1.5M a month
Oct 21, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #18 Books & Reference · JP. Now: #20 Books & Reference · JP.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
¥90 - ¥26,800 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
78 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.5 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share29%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 45 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
16.5K ratings
5★29%
4★19%
3★19%
2★14%
1★19%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the Japan Google Play, Sep 8, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026: 29% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Too many ads61%

89 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ NOT Free, which is what the ads promise.
★★★★★ "Chapters" are incredibly short and then multiple ads to get to the next page.
★★★★★ I love reading books in this app but suddenly I am getting multiple ads in chapters.
Price and subscription15%

22 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's a money grab and the stories are uninspired and in need of serious editing so the repetitive sentences and phrases are removed.
★★★★★ The stories are generally excellent, but the proliferation of ads, and the constant demands for money, ruin the overall experience.
★★★★★ contacted support only to be told its 500.00 pounds a year have canceled my subscription .
Bugs, things not working5%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Half decent story & suddenly "Secure Connection Failed".
★★★★★ many of the stories are way too long, grammar and spelling error everywhere, character names change...
★★★★★ All attempts at communication for assistance has failed to receive responses.
Crashes and freezes4%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I'm halfway through a book and the site crashed and I can't find anything
★★★★★ Sorry, but I'm not opening a bunch of possibly malware-infected websites with tons of ads all over THOSE just for 1 chapter.
★★★★★ The kicker is when the ads freeze after a short period of reading time, and the story cannot continue.
Worse after an update4%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This used to be a good app, but now since the update, it's terrible.
★★★★★ I've wasted a lot of time on this story and who knows when or if it will be updated or finished.
★★★★★ But after the last update, my points will not change over for days.
Limits, credits, locked features3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ started out good cause I love reading on my tablet, UT then I'm told I have to pay, or can't get any further on book
★★★★★ Locked 🔐 out of the book I was reading.
★★★★★ You have to pay to keep reading books and it quickly becomes so expensive you could buy multiple books for the price of finishing one story.
Lost data, sync, backup3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I deleted before because of this problems.
★★★★★ i was 82 chapters into a book when suddenly it was gone.
★★★★★ can't cope with that, deleted the app
No customer support3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I July I reached out to the support for help.
★★★★★ contacted support only to be told its 500.00 pounds a year have canceled my subscription .
★★★★★ I'll go support them rather than your greed.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • To many ads to get just one chapter, otherwise it would be better. 4★, Oct 20, 2026
  • having a history to click on to continue with a particular story would be awesome 5★, Oct 16, 2026
  • wish it would start where you left off when you reopen the app. 4★, Oct 14, 2026
  • I do wish there were more options for free coins as I do not purchase coins. 4★, Oct 12, 2026
  • It would be nice if the free game play worth 80 coins would load and if the meal time points would extend to 3pm for lunch. 4★, Oct 12, 2026
  • I'm really enjoying this book but I wish I didn't have to jump through hoops to read it 4★, Oct 11, 2026
  • However, I personally wish there was audio book in the app. 3★, Oct 7, 2026
  • It would be nice to have a comment feature within the story but its not a big issue 4★, Oct 1, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
per chapter7other page6ads than reading5next chapter10watch an ad9another ad4ad per4watched ads5each chapter5multiple ads5ad to unlock4free reading8
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive19%

54 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ enjoy the books but don't like the constant ads to keep reading.
★★★★★ Stories are engaging and enjoyable.
★★★★★ However, it doesn't stop my enjoyment of the book I'm reading.
Worth the money12%

35 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I just hate having to watch ads but if it gets me to read for free, so be it.
★★★★★ it's really an interesting journey for me reading the ones I have read so far and the coins are so worth it.
★★★★★ Love that this app actually allows you to read for free without charging tons of money.
Easy to use4%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ app is easy to navigate, but so many stops & starts.
★★★★★ very easy to use this app.
★★★★★ easy to use and a great storyline
Looks great1%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ beautiful story..I loved it
★★★★★ I have to force myself to put down my phone and cook, clean and do other chores.
Useful, it helps1%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The free coins are really helpful when you don't have money to buy coins
★★★★★ Rereading chapters helps me enjoy the story better so I actually finish it.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, Japan Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026

so far so good. I dont mind watching ads for chapters. other apps eventually don't let you. Hopefully optimistic.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

it is not good, once down loading, you can't get to the book

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Best app so far. Love it ❤️

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

enjoy the books but don't like the constant ads to keep reading.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Thank you so much for writing more chapters. I will be patient, I started reading another book. I will go back and forth reading both. I love this site.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

NOT Free, which is what the ads promise. And they are stingy on the points you can earn from watching ads. The story I'm reading is full of word-use and grammatical errors, but it's humor makes up for some of that, which is why I give the app a 2* rather than a 1* rating.

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Store screenshots

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

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What's new in 2.2.8

1. More attractive stories 2. More delightful to read

Store description

Enjoy your favorite books on the go with customizable reading experiences and millions of bestselling novels of various genres- science fiction, romance, fantasy, fanfiction and more. FEATURES * Many Many Books The ebooks including romance, sci-fi, mystery, comedy, action adventure, fantasy, young adult fiction, fanfiction, LGBT, classic, xuanhuan, wuxia novel & other original work. New stories added daily! * Customizable Reading Features Build your own bookshelf and enrich your collections. Real paper book simulation, text size adjustment, Day & Night mode and more for you to find the best reading style. * Read Books Offline Save and preload your favorite stories and take them with you wherever you go, even when you're offline. Import books from your phone and read EPUB files, text documents, UMD files and other 30 file formats of e-books with MoboReader. * Audiobooks Listen to all your favorite ebooks with our easy-to-use audiobook player. About Auto-Renewable Subscriptions - Auto-renewable subscriptions in the app include Check-in Coins Packs and VIP membership plans. - Billing period: The Check-in Coins Packs are available on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Monthly and quarterly billing for VIP membership plans. - Privacy Policy: https://staticpage-en.cdreader.com/EN/AppPrivacyPolicy.html?client_proid=270&mt=4 - Subscription Terms and Conditions: https://staticpage-en.cdreader.com/EN/CheckinCard/agreement.html?client_proid=270&mt=4 Any questions or advice? Please contact us: Email: SupportEN4@moboreader.com Website: bestnovel.com Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/Bestnovel-107977075233974/?business_id=264366644083876

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