# Novelverse - Novels & Stories

> Romantic Novels, CEO (billionaire) Novels, Fantasy Novels All in Novelverse.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benefit.novelverse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benefit.novelverse)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.benefit.novelverse`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CrazyFiction
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 232,212
- **Rating:** 3.64 / 5 (1,208 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2023-09-13
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benefit.novelverse)
- **Website:** [https://www.novelhives.com/](https://www.novelhives.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appserver.novelhives.com/static/pt/novelverse/en/privacy\_policy.html](https://appserver.novelhives.com/static/pt/novelverse/en/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**Novelverse** is a premier Chrome extension offering a vast collection of novels across multiple genres such as Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-fi, BL, LGBTQ+, and more. Designed for avid readers and aspiring authors alike, Novelverse provides quick updates on trending stories and a customizable reading experience to suit your preferences.

Beyond reading, Novelverse fosters a vibrant community where users can share ideas, connect with fellow story lovers, and earn bonuses by reading. Authors can join the pay-to-read project to publish their stories, especially in popular genres like Billionaire/CEO, Werewolf, Vampire, Mafia, and Magic. Dive into the rich world of stories today by downloading Novelverse and start your literary journey!

## Rankings

- #148,149 — Overall
- #27 — Books and reference (Gross)
- #72 — Books and reference (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.asus.msa.SupplementaryDID.ACCESS`
- `com.benefit.novelverse.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `freemme.permission.msa`

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Novelverse for its engaging story library and enjoyable reading experience, but repeatedly criticize the monetization model (high coin costs and slow accrual), unlocking mechanics (chapters not auto-unlocking), intrusive payment prompts, and stability issues (bugs/UI glitches). Delays in new chapters and short chapter lengths also contribute to dissatisfaction. The main positives are the story quality and popularity; the main negatives are access friction and reliability.

### Pros

- Engaging and enjoyable story library that readers frequently praise.
- Overall positive reading experience; many reviewers call the app wonderful and recommend it.

### Cons

- Chapters are very expensive to access: coins per chapter are high and earning coins is slow.
- Chapters do not auto-unlock consistently; unlocking often requires watching ads or paying, sometimes without clear guidance.
- Monetization prompts (subscriptions) interrupt reading and can feel intrusive.
- Bugs and UI/navigation issues (e.g., bottom menu disappearing, app won’t open after updates).
- Delays in new chapters/new releases and short chapter lengths add to frustration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benefit.novelverse)