# BestNovel - Novel Story Reader

> Dive into endless handpicked novels—discover your next favorite story right now!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.changdu.novel.reader4](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.changdu.novel.reader4)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.changdu.novel.reader4`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Moboreader Technology USA Co Ltd
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 3,327,015
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (14,289 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2022-07-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 110 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.changdu.novel.reader4)
- **Website:** [http://bestnovel.com](http://bestnovel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://staticpage-en.cdreader.com/EN/AppPrivacyPolicy.html?client\_proid=270&mt=4](https://staticpage-en.cdreader.com/EN/AppPrivacyPolicy.html?client_proid=270&mt=4)

## Description

BestNovel is a comprehensive reading extension that brings millions of handpicked novels across genres—romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, fanfiction, and more—right to your browser. Discover new favorites daily with a vast catalog and smart recommendations that keep you hooked.

Customize your reading experience with a personal bookshelf, adjustable text size, day/night mode, and a paper-like reading feel. Save titles for offline access, import EPUBs and other formats, and even switch to audiobook mode for hands-free enjoyment. Subscriptions offer VIP access and coin packs with monthly, quarterly, or yearly billing. For support, reach out at SupportEN4@moboreader.com or visit bestnovel.com.

## Rankings

- #32,289 — Overall
- #38 — Books and reference (Free)
- #68 — Books and reference (Gross)

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.changdu.novel.reader4.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.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users generally enjoy the novels and characters but are frustrated by the app experience. The main positives are engaging, interesting stories that readers want to continue. The dominant drawbacks are heavy advertising and a not-free model with coin-based access, frequent billing issues, and reliability problems like network errors and chapter resets. Some readers also question content quality, noting AI-generated writing and plot holes. Overall, the compelling content is marred by ads, payments, and technical issues.

### Pros

- Engaging and interesting storylines with appealing characters.
- Entertaining and enjoyable reading experience that readers often want to continue.
- Positive reception of the book content and narratives, with readers expressing appreciation for the stories.

### Cons

- Excessive and disruptive ads, with reviews noting long ad durations (e.g., watch 45+ seconds for little reading).
- Not-free model: many chapters require coins or payment and some ads misrepresent free access.
- Billing issues including double charges and poor or unresponsive customer support (e.g., double charged for a subscription, emails not working).
- Technical reliability problems: network errors, chapters failing to load, and progress sometimes resetting to chapter 1 after ads.
- Concerns about content quality: AI-generated writing and plot holes/ inconsistencies in storylines.

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