Novel Master vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Novel Master's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Novel Master This App	iPusnas Nemesis	Mọt Truyện Contender	FBReader Bookshelf Contender	Gumroad Contender	Manga Reader - Best Manga Man Contender	Moonlite - Storytime Projector Peer	MovieBuddy Pro: Movie Tracker Peer	MovieBox Pro : Movie & TV Show Peer	The Cantina Archive Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Sungai Pte. Ltd.	Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia	Xuan Tung Do	FBReader.ORG Limited	Gumroad	Nguyen Minh Hang	Redwood Ventures LLC	Kimico, Ltd.	Taha Mirza	JAMES ANTHONY BOOKER
Category	Book	Book	Book	Books & Reference	Utilities	Book	Entertainment	Entertainment	Utilities	Books
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	3.8 / 5	3.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.2 / 5	3.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	2,522	9	32	50	36,833	1,125	506	960	700	49
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$9.99	Free	$3.99
Release Date	Apr 3, 2023	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 15, 2024	Jun 9, 2012	Sep 30, 2014	May 24, 2023	Dec 10, 2020	Jun 25, 2015	Feb 11, 2026	May 9, 2025
Last Updated	Feb 21, 2026	Mar 10, 2025	Jan 9, 2026	Mar 17, 2026	Apr 29, 2026	Apr 3, 2025	Mar 18, 2026	May 11, 2026	Feb 18, 2026	Feb 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	positive	-	positive
Score	65/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	75/100	-	75/100
Praises	Engaging narrative content discovered via social media platforms keeps readers hooked for hours	-	-	-	-	-	-	Barcode scanning functionality allows for rapid cataloging of large physical media collections	-	Comprehensive tracking of Star Wars book collections across canon and legends timelines
Complaints	Aggressive monetization tactics force users into subscriptions to finish stories at peak moments	-	-	-	-	-	-	Alphabetical sorting logic incorrectly includes the word The when organizing movie titles	-	Incomplete book databases and missing titles frustrate users attempting to log full collections
Requests	Alternative monetization options like ad-supported reading or coin purchases instead of mandatory subscriptions	-	-	-	-	-	-	Wishlist feature allows collectors to track desired titles separate from their owned inventory	-	Expanded support for comics and junior novels to improve catalogue coverage
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Social media-driven discovery funnel sustains high install velocity Minimalist reading interface reduces cognitive load for casual readers	-	-	-	-	-	Proprietary physical-to-digital bridge creates a premium, screen-free family bonding experience Curated storybook content offers a safer environment for young children than general media apps	Barcode scanner reduces manual entry friction for large collections One-time purchase model lowers barrier to entry against subscription rivals Cross-device sync increases utility across Apple hardware	-	Niche collection-tracking utility builds high switching costs for Star Wars fans AI-video export mechanism drives organic social discovery
Weaknesses	Subscription-access bugs erode user trust High-frequency paywalls at climax moments drive negative sentiment Incentivized review practices mask core retention issues	-	-	-	-	-	Hardware-dependent model requires physical shipping and inventory management 3.86 rating suggests friction in the setup or activation process	Sorting logic incorrectly includes articles in titles Incomplete database coverage requires frequent manual entry Data persistence issues during device upgrades	-	$3.99 one-time purchase model limits recurring revenue Rigid collection logic prevents logging borrowed or unowned items
Pricing	subscription	free	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	paid	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Intense	Steady	Active	-	Zombie	Maintenance	Maintenance	-	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~76d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	-	5 versions	1 versions	4 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~36d avg	-	5 versions

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