Report updated Mar 30, 2026
Manobook: My Good Story Reader
v8.3.9Readers of serialized web fiction, particularly fans of romance, werewolf, and mafia genres who value customizable reading tools and offline access.
What Is Manobook: My Good Story Reader?
Launched Nov 20, 2018
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Access to a vast collection of novels including romance, werewolf, mafia, fantasy, and more.
Adjustable text size, font, background color, and theme settings to simulate a real paper book.
Save stories for offline access and import over 30 file formats including EPUB, PDF, and TXT.
Listen to e-books directly within the app using a built-in player.
Earn daily rewards to unlock premium chapters and ebooks without immediate payment.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate engaging story content and free access options, but report ad and reward system issues and high cost and pricing.”
What Users Love
Absolutely love love LOVE these stories! CANNOT put them down!
The stories are great... this app doesn’t bleed you dry like the others!
I like that I can earn points to read more chapters when I do not want to buy more chapter.
The plus is the stories are free if you watch or read an article.
Pain Points
if it says watch 8 ads you are going to watch 16 ads.
issues with ads that I watched not being registered.
chapters are incredibly short and the entire story would cost over $100 in real cash. not worth it.
I wish I could read more without spending
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #29 | ▲1 |
| Free | #33 | ▲48 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High user engagement driven by addictive, serialized content.
- Strong utility features (multi-format support) that differentiate it from pure webnovel competitors.
- Successful monetization of a freemium model with high grossing rankings.
Cons
- Technical instability in the ad-reward integration causing user frustration.
- Perceived high cost of content, leading to negative sentiment regarding value-for-money.
- Inconsistent content quality (editing/continuity) in some serialized works.
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Implementing a more transparent, lower-cost subscription tier to reduce sticker shock.
- Improving ad-verification logic to ensure users receive rewards.
- Expanding the library with higher-quality, professionally edited content.
Market Threats
- Competitors offering all-you-can-read subscription models that feel more cost-effective.
- Potential user churn due to technical bugs in the reward system.
- Saturation of the web-fiction market leading to increased user acquisition costs.
What are the key takeaways?
Manobook: My Good Story Reader is a exciting books app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.2/5 rating from 187.7K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging story content, though ad and reward system issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Readers of serialized web fiction, particularly fans of romance, werewolf, and mafia genres who value customizable reading tools and offline access.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a 'freemium' model using a virtual currency (coins) to gate premium content, incentivizing daily engagement through rewards.
iOS Version
8.3.9
Android Version
8.3.8
Release Date
Nov 20, 2018
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
CHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED