NovelCat - Reading & Writing

A handy reader with thousands of popular web novels and exclusive originals

Reader Maker · net.novelfox.novelcat

Not rated yet 5M+ downloads v5.2.3 30 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.2.3 (72)
Updated: Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 30 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Jan 22, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 24 (1 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NovelCat - Reading & Writing is an app by Reader Maker in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.2.1, the APK grew from 16.1 MB to 30 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 24 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read media visual user selected. Compared with version 5.2.2, it adds 1 new permission: “Access adservices custom audience”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.2.3

Known Issues Fixed

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Welcome to NovelCat, a gathering place for countless story-lovers and a reader that fans around the world rave about! NovelCat not only includes best-selling novels, but also exclusive original classics: - Multiple Genres: Romance, Werewolf, Adventure, CEO, Mystery, a variety of stories addicting to read at one time -Daily Update: Popular online novels are updated synchronously for the first time -Precise Tags: Refine tags to provide you with rich and accurate novels of interest -Multiple Lists: hot rankings on the whole network, real record reading popularity -Intelligent Recommendation: We know what you like and we recommend the novels that may interest you. NovelCat provides you with considerate and intelligent services: -Customized Reader: Read more comfortably with view protection mode, font settings, day mode and night mode. -Record Reading Progress: In the Library there is monitoring of the reading process and you can start reading whenever you want. -Offline Download: Wonderful novel supports batch offline download. -Real-time Discussion: Post your exclusive insights at the end of novels and chapters to meet more like-minded friends! NovelCat provides readers with endless benefits: -Benefits for New Users: We have prepared a generous gift package for new readers, so that you can read them all at once! -Check-in and Reward: Check-in every day and win more prizes; -Enriching Activities: Do the reading tasks and get access to more exciting novels. NovelCat creates a relaxed creative environment for you: - Writer Center: A chance to become a writer! Come to NovelCat now and start creating your own story: https://author.novel-cat.com - Author Page: Create your story and build your author page to accumulate more readers. - Surprise gift: Participate in the official writing contest and have a chance to win a surprise gift~ Catch your favorite high-scoring titles in NovelCat: NovelCat's signed original, excellent werewolf novels, Facebook fans recommended: Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate: Her mate was going to reject her when she told him she was pregnant. NovelCat's superior original, the best-selling werewolf novel on the site: THE ALPHA KING'S REJECTED MATE: After enduring years of pain, rejection, and abuse, he become the mate of the Alpha King. Originally finished the Romance boutique, with 2,000 hits and tens of thousands of fans: Begin Again: This hot billionaire never dated anyone longer than three months till she broke his rule. Start your wonderful novel journey now! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our community, become a partner with us, and have exclusive access to first-hand information↓ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NovelCat

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.1. Since v5.2.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v5.2.3 LATEST Aug 21, 2026 30 MB TRUSTED v5.2.2 Aug 6, 2026 26.4 MB TRUSTED v5.2.1 Jan 17, 2026 26.4 MB TRUSTED v5.2.0 Oct 6, 2026 26.4 MB TRUSTED v4.7.0 Feb 14, 2026 16.7 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 21, 2026.
Certificate issued to “NovelCat” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 21, 2026
Signed byCN=NovelCat, OU=NovelCat, O=NovelCat, L=HK, ST=HK, C=CN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)30:14:A6:70:38:DB:6E:83:FD:81:32:EB:A9:BD:E9:A2:C8:62:91:52
File MD56275b965362d2af28b8d2c11ef4e3293
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (5 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (24)

NovelCat - Reading & Writing requests 24 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Attest (custom) com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST
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
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) net.novelfox.novelcat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Notification badge icon (custom) com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON
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 foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
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

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

NovelCat - Reading & Writing APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of NovelCat - Reading & Writing for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 4.7.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 4.7.0 · All versions

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 NovelCat - Reading & Writing free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the NovelCat - Reading & Writing 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6275b965362d2af28b8d2c11ef4e3293.