Spark Downloads & RevenueSpark - Ren'Py Novels · App Store
Spark - Ren'Py Novels is #6 in Utilities Paid in China and charting in 9 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperDevon Lewis
CategoryUtilities
Price6.99 USD
Released
Rating★ 4.8 (223)
Version1.4.2
Age rating4+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)50k+ worldwide
Spark - Ren'Py Novels update history & changes
Last change · 40 events since 21 Dec 2023Full timeline ↓✏️Description updated✏️New iPad screenshots🚀Now shown next to Renpy Pocket, RenPyEmu for Ren'Py, VNPlayer-视觉小说模拟器 +5 more📈New best rank in the overall chart: #42📦Updated to version 1.4.2📈Entered the top 10📦Updated to version 1.4.1🆕First spotted by AppInsider🆕Released on the App Store
Full timeline · 40 events
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: description updated· SA
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new iPad screenshots· SA
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new screenshots5 screenshots (was 5) · SA
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new icon
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· SA - ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new iPad screenshots· MX
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new screenshots5 screenshots (was 5) · MX
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new icon → · MX
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new iPad screenshots· RU, VN
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new screenshots5 screenshots (was 5) · RU, VN
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new icon → · RU, VN
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: description updated· VN
- 🚀Spark - Ren'Py Novels: now shown next to Renpy Pocket, RenPyEmu for Ren'Py, VNPlayer-视觉小说模拟器 +5 morethe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📈Spark - Ren'Py Novels new best rank in the overall chart: #42Top Paid · All Apps · CO
- 📦Spark - Ren'Py Novels updated to version 1.4.2- Gallery Optimizations
- Duo Optimizations
- Misc UI Optimizations
- In-game Device Variant Switcher now properly saves to the game configuration. - ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new iPad screenshots· CO
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new screenshots5 screenshots (was 5) · CO
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new icon →
· CO - ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new iPad screenshots· FR
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new screenshots5 screenshots (was 5) · FR
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new icon → · FR
- 📈Spark - Ren'Py Novels entered the top 10Top Paid · Utilities · AU
- 📦Spark - Ren'Py Novels updated to version 1.4.1Bug Fixes
- Fixed FaceID Unlock crash
- User Interface Fixes - ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: description updated· GB
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new iPad screenshots· GB
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new screenshots5 screenshots (was 5) · GB, JP
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new icon →
· GB, JP - ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: description updated· 7 countries
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new iPad screenshots· 11 countries
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new screenshots5 screenshots (was 5) · 12 countries
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: new icon → · 12 countries
- ✏️Spark - Ren'Py Novels: app got bigger664 MB → 730 MB (+10%)
- 📦Spark - Ren'Py Novels updated to version 1.4- Compatibilidad con Duo
- Se agregó la versión 8.5.4 del motor
- Se agregó compatibilidad con servicios de traducción alternativos
- Se agregó compatibilidad con el mouse virtual y la rueda del mouse
- Actualizaciones de la interfaz
- Compatibilidad inicial con iconos y temas para títulos importados
- La galería ahora permite ver y exportar música y archivos de video adicionales
- Sistema de archivos actualizado
- Correcciones de errores… more - 📦Spark - Ren'Py Novels: first update in 218 days
- 📈Spark - Ren'Py Novels entered the top 10 on iPad · Top Paid All AppsSA
- 📈Spark - Ren'Py Novels new best rank in the overall chart: #46Top Paid · All Apps · AR
- 📈Spark - Ren'Py Novels entered the top 10Top Paid · Utilities · CA
- 📈Spark - Ren'Py Novels entered the top 10Top Paid · Utilities · GB
- 🆕Spark - Ren'Py Novels first spotted by AppInsider#49 in Top Paid · Utilities · United States
- 📦Spark - Ren'Py Novels version 1.3.6No release notes
- 🆕Spark - Ren'Py Novels released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.8 ★
223 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#6
Utilities PaidMeasured
New ratings a week
7.1
▼ -27% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
Spark - Ren'Py Novels at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Spark is a paid utility for Android that allows users to import, manage, and launch Ren'Py visual novels with features like save management, engine version selection, and asset viewing. The app holds strong positions in the Paid Utilities category across China (#6), South Korea (#15), and Great Britain (#26), indicating significant traction in Asian and European markets despite being a niche tool.
Similar apps: JoiPlay, ExaGear, Winlator
Spark - Ren'Py Novels on the App Store
App details
App ID
6474479684
Publisher
Devon Lewis
On the store since
Dec 2023
2 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.5+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
12
EN FR DE JA KO PT RU ZH ES ZH UK VI
Size
730 MB
App privacy Measured
Spark - Ren'Py Novels declares it collects no data at all — the rarest and most private label on the App Store.
Declared label
Data Not Collected
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Spark - Ren'Py Novels downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Spark - Ren'Py Novels's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| China | UtilitiesPaid | #6 |
| United States | UtilitiesPaid | #26 |
 United Kingdom | UtilitiesPaid | #26 |
 South Korea | UtilitiesPaid | #38 |
 Saudi Arabia | UtilitiesPaid | #39 |
 Russia | UtilitiesPaid | #60 |
 Canada | UtilitiesPaid | #94 |
 Germany | UtilitiesPaid | #171 |
 Argentina | All AppsPaid | #55 |
Apps near Spark - Ren'Py Novels on the chart
Utilities Paid, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.8 ★
223 ratings
Measured
Ratings
223
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
7.1
▼ -27% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
under 1
US App Store
Lifetime rating
4.6★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
61/100
faster than 78% of Utilities apps
New ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2 | 67% | ▼ -33% |
 Mexico | 1 | 33% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Spark - Ren'Py Novels
From the 43 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly value the app's ability to run Ren'Py visual novels on iOS devices without needing an Android phone or PC. However, frequent complaints arise regarding stability issues like crashes and memory errors, as well as a lack of support for newer Ren'Py engine versions.
Mostly positive (79% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and working reliably. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Useful: “Works well some minor bugs”
- Crashes & bugs: “Works well some minor bugs”
- Updates: “Please update for engine 8.5.2”
- Features & content: “These features would be awesome”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Crashes every 5-10 minutes”
- Updates: “Recent updates causing crashes?”
About Spark - Ren'Py Novels
Spark: The Essential Tool for Managing Ren'Py Visual Novels
Spark is an independent utility for organizing and launching Ren'Py visual novels. It is not affiliated with or supported by the official Ren'Py project. For any issues with this app, please contact Spark support, not the Ren'Py team.
Launch and Play Your Novels with Ease
Import and start your favorite Ren'Py visual novels directly in Spark. Once added, your titles are ready to launch with a tap, so you can focus on reading and playing instead of manual setup.
Tailored Compatibility for Each Novel
Choose from multiple Ren'Py engine versions to match your novel and improve stability:
8.x: 8.5.4, 8.5.2, 8.5.0, 8.4.1, 8.3.7, 8.3.4, 8.2.3, 8.1.3, 8.0.3
7.x: 7.8.8, 7.8.4, 7.7.3, 7.6.3, 7.5.3, 7.4.11
Per-novel configuration lets you:
- Select the best Ren'Py version for each title
- Fine-tune settings to improve quality of life.
- Improve performance on complex or older games
Note: Performance and compatibility vary by novel. Older titles or very large games may contain bugs or fail to run. Smaller devices can experience rendering issues. Some novels may not work at all, though we strive to support as many as possible.
Powerful Save Management
Take full control of your progress across all novels:
- View all saves in one place instead of hunting through folders
- Backup saves before big choices or endings so you can revisit them anytime
- Restore old saves if something breaks or you want to replay a specific branch
- Import saves from other devices and delete unwanted saves to keep things tidy
Organize Your Entire Library
Keep your Ren'Py collection clean and easy to navigate:
- See all installed novels at a glance
- Rename titles to match your personal library style
- Manage multiple versions of the same novel, such as different language patches or updated builds
Flexible Novel Import
Add new novels from a variety of common formats:
- Import from zip, apk, 7z, tar, or rar files
- Quickly bring in titles from backups, downloads, or other devices
Once imported, novels become part of your Spark library with version and save management ready to use.
Ren'Py-Specific Tools and Enhancements
Dig deeper into your visual novels with advanced utilities:
Gallery Viewer
- Browse novel assets directly inside Spark
- View\Play images, videos, and music used by the game
Variable Editor
- View and edit game variables while playing
- Skip grinding, fix bugged flags, or jump to specific routes by adjusting in-game values
On-Device Translation
- Translate novels using Apple’s on-device translation system
- Make foreign-language titles more approachable without leaving the app
- Keep translations private and fast by staying on your device
Your Gateway to the Ren'Py Visual Novel Universe
While Spark is not affiliated with Ren'Py, it is designed as a powerful companion for players who want full control over how they install, launch, customize, and maintain their Ren'Py visual novels in one place.
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Spark is an independent utility for organizing and launching Ren'Py visual novels. It is not affiliated with or supported by the official Ren'Py project. For any issues with this app, please contact Spark support, not the Ren'Py team.
Launch and Play Your Novels with Ease
Import and start your favorite Ren'Py visual novels directly in Spark. Once added, your titles are ready to launch with a tap, so you can focus on reading and playing instead of manual setup.
Tailored Compatibility for Each Novel
Choose from multiple Ren'Py engine versions to match your novel and improve stability:
8.x: 8.5.4, 8.5.2, 8.5.0, 8.4.1, 8.3.7, 8.3.4, 8.2.3, 8.1.3, 8.0.3
7.x: 7.8.8, 7.8.4, 7.7.3, 7.6.3, 7.5.3, 7.4.11
Per-novel configuration lets you:
- Select the best Ren'Py version for each title
- Fine-tune settings to improve quality of life.
- Improve performance on complex or older games
Note: Performance and compatibility vary by novel. Older titles or very large games may contain bugs or fail to run. Smaller devices can experience rendering issues. Some novels may not work at all, though we strive to support as many as possible.
Powerful Save Management
Take full control of your progress across all novels:
- View all saves in one place instead of hunting through folders
- Backup saves before big choices or endings so you can revisit them anytime
- Restore old saves if something breaks or you want to replay a specific branch
- Import saves from other devices and delete unwanted saves to keep things tidy
Organize Your Entire Library
Keep your Ren'Py collection clean and easy to navigate:
- See all installed novels at a glance
- Rename titles to match your personal library style
- Manage multiple versions of the same novel, such as different language patches or updated builds
Flexible Novel Import
Add new novels from a variety of common formats:
- Import from zip, apk, 7z, tar, or rar files
- Quickly bring in titles from backups, downloads, or other devices
Once imported, novels become part of your Spark library with version and save management ready to use.
Ren'Py-Specific Tools and Enhancements
Dig deeper into your visual novels with advanced utilities:
Gallery Viewer
- Browse novel assets directly inside Spark
- View\Play images, videos, and music used by the game
Variable Editor
- View and edit game variables while playing
- Skip grinding, fix bugged flags, or jump to specific routes by adjusting in-game values
On-Device Translation
- Translate novels using Apple’s on-device translation system
- Make foreign-language titles more approachable without leaving the app
- Keep translations private and fast by staying on your device
Your Gateway to the Ren'Py Visual Novel Universe
While Spark is not affiliated with Ren'Py, it is designed as a powerful companion for players who want full control over how they install, launch, customize, and maintain their Ren'Py visual novels in one place.
A
Latest updates
1.4.2
- Gallery Optimizations
- Duo Optimizations
- Misc UI Optimizations
- In-game Device Variant Switcher now properly saves to the game configuration.
1.4.1
Bug Fixes
- Fixed FaceID Unlock crash
- User Interface Fixes
1.4
- Compatibilidad con Duo
- Se agregó la versión 8.5.4 del motor
- Se agregó compatibilidad con servicios de traducción alternativos
- Se agregó compatibilidad con el mouse virtual y la rueda del mouse
- Actualizaciones de la interfaz
- Compatibilidad inicial con iconos y temas para títulos importados
- La galería ahora permite ver y exportar música y archivos de video adicionales
- Sistema de archivos actualizado
- Correcciones de errores
Store changes
What Spark - Ren'Py Novels changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Description updated
New iPad screenshots
New screenshots
5 screenshots (was 5)
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