PickNovel - Novels & Stories

Name: PickNovel - Novels & Stories
Rating: 4.2 (512 reviews)
Author: HONG KONG RUIPAI TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

by HONG KONG RUIPAI TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Books

AppCorpus categories

Books

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

Screens

No screenshots collected yet.

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Free to download
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.2 512 ratings · App Store

4/5Awesome!
I have had many apps for reading these types of books. This is one of my favorites so far. Wish it had a free book subscription for a lump sum. But the stories are great. Especially the short ones I have read. They actually have detail despite being short

meesh spain · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Nice BUT
The book I am reading is one of the best I have read so far, however there are issues. I bought a monthly plan. Then realised I still need to top up by buying coins. Why do a monthly plan when all that is given is 200 coins daily that means depending on the cost of the chapter 2 chapters a day. So you buy a reading plan and also top up coins. That is the ultimate in rip offs!! My novel has over 400 chapters. I am not allowed to skip chapters. At this rate finishing the book will cost me $500 which I refuse to spend on 1 book. I have resigned myself to knowing I will not finish the book. I feel like I have been defrauded. That is why I have given this app 2 stars.

Monicabassey · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Fraud - do not download
I agree with others who have said they just take your money but nothing is associated with your profile, so there is no subscription to cancel in Apple. When I try to contact them via the email in their app, I get the “this domain does not exist” error. I have reported them to Apple but have gotten no response. They just take your money with nothing showing in Apple receipts and no receipt/subscription details sent to your inbox. Sadly I did not see the reviews about this being fraud until after I had downloaded and the app picked a subscription for me. Do not download.

Ladyofthefield · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Frauds
I don’t recommend this app as they will charge you for a subscription even if you didn’t sign up for one, then say you can cancel anytime, but yet you have no way of canceling when there isn’t even a subscription to cancel with. Now I have to cancel my card to get them to stop charging me since I can’t just easily cancel like they advertise on the app. The app doesn’t show in my subscriptions, doesn’t show I have one within the app either. No idea how I’m supposed to cancel this when there is no record of me having an account or a subscription with this app.

CCJSH24 · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Scam
This app is a complete scam. I came across a story on instagram and wanted to finish it so I downloaded this app with the idea of cancelling it as soon as I finished the story. They make it impossible and I’ve been charged 20$ weekly for the past 5 weeks. I’ve emailed, messaged on Fb and the app, followed all the instructions in the automated replies. I have no subscription listed in the app or on Apple. They suggest that I have a subscription with a different company of theirs but that is not this case. I’ll probably end up having to cancel my credit card. Save yourself the trouble. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP

Juice Crabapple · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Product Personalization — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
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Data Used to Track You — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
Data Used to Track You — Identifiers Developer declared
Data Used to Track You — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
Data Used to Track You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

3.6.0
1.Introduced a book discount feature with limited-time offers on selected titles! 2.Improved the audiobook feature with support for downloads and background playback. 3.Enhanced the reader for a better user experience.
3.6.1
1. Launch a Christmas-themed event and offer exclusive Christmas discounts to users. 2. Introduced a book discount feature with limited-time offers on selected titles! 3. Improved the audiobook feature with support for downloads and background playback. 4. Enhanced the reader for a better user experience.
3.7.0
1.Added support for Korean language, now featuring a vast collection of Korean novels! 2.Optimized several app features for a smoother and better user experience.
3.8.0
1.Improved the homepage layout for easier discovery of your favorite books. 2.Enhanced the reader for a better reading experience. 3.Updated transaction history details, making order tracking more convenient.
3.9.0
Optimized certain app features to enhance user experience.
4.0.0
1.We've added Coins Pack! Collect a generous amount of coins daily! 2.The Korean version now supports audiobooks with a vast library of premium content. 3.Various features have been optimized to enhance user experience.
4.2.0
1.Enhanced the reader for a better user experience. 2.Optimized certain app features to enhance user experience.
4.3.0
Optimized certain app features to enhance user experience.
4.4.0
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
4.5.0
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
4.6.0
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
4.7.0
1.Added support for Korean language, now featuring a vast collection of Korean novels! 2.Optimized several app features for a smoother and better user experience.
4.7.1
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
4.9.0
1.Added short story category in English, offering more reading options. 2.Optimized several app features for a smoother and better user experience.
4.9.1
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.0.0
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.0.1
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.0.2
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.0.3
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.1.0
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.1.1
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.1.2
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.2.0
1.Added support for German and French language, now featuring a vast collection of 1.Added support for German and French language, now featuring a vast collection of Japanese novels! novels! 2.Optimized several app features for a smoother and better user experience.
5.2.2
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
5.2.3 · 10 Jun 2026
• Improved reading experience with smoother navigation • Bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.

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Alternatives

Fatednovel- Web novel & Story — Same category + similar ratings
Novelink — Same category + similar ratings

Availability by market

Data quality & evidence

Page completeness: Live store listing
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

Independent summary has not been published yet.
Screenshots: not yet collected

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