Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories
Read thousands of books - Romance, fiction, erotica for readers and writers
Inkitt GmbH · com.inkitt.android.hermione
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.11.12 (671)
- Updated
- Jun 21, 2026 (4 months ago)
- APK size
- 41.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.3+ (API 18)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Books & Reference (app)
- Listed since
- Mar 14, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 28 (2 sensitive)
- Website
- inkitt.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories is an app by Inkitt GmbH in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 28 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and modify shared storage.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v2.11.12
Discover amazing stories from unknown talents across all different genres. Read the next bestsellers for free and lean back while diving into a story that will come to life around you!
New:
• Fixes for performance
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Find thousands of new fiction books on the Inkitt App and read them for free. Fantasy books, scifi and thriller novels, horror stories, mystery, romance and more!
Discover hand-picked novels from all genres and join us on our mission to support aspiring authors taking their first steps towards publication.
*** Most Downloaded Free Reading App in 5 countries. ***
• Discover and read upcoming fiction books by indie authors for free (all in English)
• Download fiction books and read them offline
• Personalized reading recommendations based on your favorite fiction genres
• Customizable background colors and fonts to meet your preferences
• When reading a story, tap & hold to autoscroll
Over 700,000 readers have discovered new novels from indie authors on the Inkitt reading app.
From Fantasy, Scifi, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Action and Adventure to Drama, Romance, Erotica, and YA, discover hand-picked novels and books from all genres.
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About Inkitt
Inkitt is the perfect free app for reading fiction books on your Android phone or tablet, especially for avid readers who love discovering upcoming novels from new and talented authors on the go. All stories published on the Inkitt app are our readers’ top-picks. Books and novels are our passion and we want to share it with you. Join us on our mission to support rising talent!
Find fantasy, scifi, thriller, mystery, horror, action, drama and romance books and novels also on www.inkitt.com.
Interested in knowing more about upcoming titles, learning writing tips, and reading author interviews? Visit our blog on www.inkitt.com/blog.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 21, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Inkitt” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jun 21, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jun 21, 2026
- Signed byCN=Vladimir Molodykh, OU=Inkitt, O=Inkitt, L=Berlin, ST=Unknown, C=ST
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)CE:5C:FC:A2:7A:B3:86:DB:1F:1A:4C:8D:7E:5C:C6:D3:F9:3E:B4:75
- File MD5e7d58d75f516a53a4573bdbb13a75c27
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (28)
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories requests 28 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e7d58d75f516a53a4573bdbb13a75c27.
