Report updated Apr 3, 2026
My Fiction: Stories & Novels
v3.2.40Readers of serialized fiction, particularly those interested in romance, drama, and fantasy genres who enjoy bite-sized, episodic storytelling.
What Is My Fiction: Stories & Novels?
Launched Aug 22, 2020
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 thousands of serialized stories across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, and drama.
Allows users to browse and select content based on specific genres and intensity/heat levels to match their mood.
Platform for writers to connect with readers, supported by a professional team of editors, artists, and publicists.
Integration with social media channels for news, updates, and community interaction.
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 frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate content quality, but report excessive pricing and monetization and technical bugs and glitches.”
What Users Love
The stories are good but I just can't afford the app.
Great stories that are page turners.
Pain Points
I've spent $100+ on coins and the story hasn't updated in a month.
It would cost over $300 to read the whole book.
It takes me back to either the same chapter or the previous.
Watched 4 ads and my chapter was still not unlocked.
High confidence · 26.3K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #38 | |
| Free | #95 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High-quality narrative content from established and trending authors
- Unique 'Heat Level' filtering system for personalized discovery
- Strong professional support for creators (editors/artists)
- Strong grossing performance (#41 in category)
Cons
- Aggressive and opaque monetization strategy causing user resentment
- Technical bugs related to progress saving and ad-rewards
- Poor customer support responsiveness
- Perceived 'padding' of chapters to increase costs
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Transition to more transparent subscription models to improve retention
- Expansion into vertical short-form video drama (following market trends)
- Fixing technical stability to capitalize on high content satisfaction
Market Threats
- Rise of short-form video drama apps (DramaBox, ShortMax) siphoning users
- Direct competition from established rivals like Dreame and GoodNovel
- Potential platform intervention due to high volume of 'scam' complaints
Who competes with My Fiction: Stories & Novels?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Users are happier — sentiment 45/100 vs 22
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Higher rated at 4.3★ vs 3.9★
Contenders
Directly competes for the same audience of serialized fiction readers with a massive library of high-stakes drama and romance.
Author Recruitment Program
Offers high-production value serialized romance and fantasy stories with immersive effects, targeting the same 'obsessive' reader demographic.
Immersive Reading
The primary ecosystem giant where many of the 'TikTok superstars' and indie authors mentioned in the description originate and maintain their fanbases.
Social Storytelling Community
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories
Free Novels Inc
A major platform for emerging indie authors to share serialized fiction before they are moved to premium platforms like Galatea.
A major platform for emerging indie authors to share serialized fiction before they are moved to premium platforms like Galatea.
Peers
While heavy on comics, its novel section features the same serialized romance and fantasy tropes.
Wait-Until-Free (WUF) System
Through Kindle Vella, Amazon competes directly in the episodic, serialized storytelling market.
Whispersync for Voice
Tappytoon Comics & Novels
Contents First
Focuses on the visual and novelized versions of romance and fantasy stories popular in the serialized space.
Focuses on the visual and novelized versions of romance and fantasy stories popular in the serialized space.
Pocket FM: Audio Series
Pocket FM Corp
Competes for the same audience by offering the same serialized romance and drama scripts in audio format.
Competes for the same audience by offering the same serialized romance and drama scripts in audio format.
New Kids on the Block
A rising threat that adapts the same serialized romance/revenge scripts into vertical short-form video dramas.
Exclusive Original Short Dramas
Rapidly growing platform for micro-drama content that targets the exact same tropes (billionaires, betrayal) in a new format.
Exclusive Original Content
What are the key takeaways?
My Fiction: Stories & Novels is a frustrating books app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.9/5 rating from 26.3K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate content quality, though excessive pricing and monetization remains a common concern.
Best for: Readers of serialized fiction, particularly those interested in romance, drama, and fantasy genres who enjoy bite-sized, episodic storytelling.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The app uses a high-friction micro-transaction model that is currently driving significant user dissatisfaction. Users report that completing a single book can cost hundreds of dollars, leading to a 'scam' perception despite high content quality.
iOS Version
3.2.40
Android Version
3.2.41
Release Date
Aug 22, 2020
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Crazy Maple Studio, Inc.