# Hongsamut

> App novel Finnegan and unlimited.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hongsamut.androidapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hongsamut.androidapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hongsamut.androidapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Torntee 1 Co., Ltd
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 48,289
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (1,505 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-31
- **First published:** 2018-03-16
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-11-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hongsamut.androidapp)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hongsamut.com/site/guideline?section=privacy\_policies](https://www.hongsamut.com/site/guideline?section=privacy_policies)

## Description

Hongsamut is a vibrant online library and mobile reading app designed for both writers and readers. Developed in partnership with Team Company Part One Co., Ltd., it caters to modern reading lifestyles by offering a diverse collection of novels, magazines, and books across various countries and languages.

Writers can share their original works or ongoing stories, choosing between free reading options or requesting reader support using coins. For readers, Hongsamut provides eye-friendly design, a member points system, seamless mobile reading, and access to ebooks and translated content. The app supports Android 5.0 and above, making literature accessible anytime, anywhere. Hongsamut aims to become a quality e-book source, ideal for frequent travelers, foreign readers, and aspiring writers looking to connect and earn from their craft.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `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.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `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.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `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`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Hongsamut for its good selection of novels, ease of use, and quality translated content, making it popular among readers and writers. However, multiple reviews mention frequent crashes, app launch issues requiring constant updates, login restrictions to a single device, slow load times, and the inability to read downloaded ebooks offline, leading to notable user frustration and requests for improvements.

### Pros

- Good app for reading novels and ebooks.
- Easy to use with good translated books.
- Provides a variety of novel content including Chinese novels.
- Helps readers and writers connect and enjoy stories.
- User-friendly interface encourages frequent use.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and has bugs causing instability.
- App cannot be opened without constant updates or reinstallation.
- Login restricts usage to a single device, causing inconvenience when switching devices.
- Reading experience issues like page skipping and slow loading times.
- Downloaded ebooks require internet connection to access, frustrating offline reading.

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