# WhosNovel

> Read high-quality novels on WhosNovel, experience love and hate!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.book.padnovel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.book.padnovel)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.book.padnovel`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** STARFUN CO., LIMITED
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 23,506
- **Rating:** 3.96 / 5 (79 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2023-11-03
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.book.padnovel)
- **Website:** [https://whosnovel.com](https://whosnovel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://page.padnovel.com/site/privacy-policy](http://page.padnovel.com/site/privacy-policy)

## Description

WhosNovel is a free and immersive novel reading platform offering an extensive library across diverse genres including romance, fantasy, LGBTQ+, paranormal, and more. Readers can enjoy exclusive content from a professional author team, tailored reading experiences with offline access, and an active community to share their passion for stories.

Unique to WhosNovel, users can make money by completing daily reading tasks that convert earned bonuses into cash. The platform also invites aspiring authors to join and reach a global audience. WhosNovel is more than just an app; it's a vibrant storytelling community where your next adventure awaits.

## Rankings

- #408,434 — Overall

## 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.book.padnovel.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.farsitel.bazaar.permission.PAY_THROUGH_BAZAAR`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.action.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate WhosNovel for its frequent content updates, affordable pricing, ad-based chapter unlocking, author posting features, and genre variety. However, common issues include missing advertised books, paywalls limiting access, app loading failures, loss of purchases after updates, and some author payment disputes. Overall, it's favored by readers for affordability and content but hindered by technical and transparency concerns.

### Pros

- Regular and constant updates to the app and content.
- Affordable pricing compared to other similar reading apps.
- Option to watch ads to unlock chapters or earn extra coins.
- Allows authors to post their romantic books and interact with editors.
- Variety of genres available, appealing to diverse reading preferences.

### Cons

- Some advertised books are not available, leading to user frustration.
- Paywall and high cost for additional chapters limit accessibility for users on a budget.
- App sometimes fails to open or load content properly, causing usability issues.
- Complaints about losing purchased coins or books after app updates.
- Negative experiences reported by some authors regarding payment and editor interactions.

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