At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.2.2 (22)
- Updated
- Sep 17, 2026 (21 days ago)
- APK size
- 12.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.4+ (API 19)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Books & Reference (app)
- Listed since
- Dec 11, 2020 (at least)
- Permissions
- 17 (2 sensitive)
- Website
- readmeapps.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
ReadMe - Novels & Stories is an app by PlayMate in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least December 2020. 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 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and read shared storage. 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 v1.2.2
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 17, 2026.
- Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Sep 17, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Sep 17, 2026
- Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)F4:97:E3:5C:C7:A2:BA:39:7D:07:2B:A1:3C:9E:7D:FA:19:6D:87:31
- File MD5782d8337e1d5452820ac9c140b2c70f1
- 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. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (17)
ReadMe - Novels & Stories requests 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Change configuration android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- 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
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- 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
ReadMe - 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 ReadMe - Novels & Stories free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the ReadMe - 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 782d8337e1d5452820ac9c140b2c70f1.
