Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories: iPhone vs Android
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories by Free Novels Inc is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Rating
4.7 ★
113k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#26
iPhone · 
Books Free
Books FreeMeasured
App Store
App details
App ID
1033598731
Publisher
Free Novels Inc
Publisher country
Germany
On the store since
Dec 2015
10 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.4+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
12+
7 content notes below
Languages
1
EN
Size
191 MB
Also listed in
Books, Entertainment
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Sexual Content and NudityInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude HumorInfrequent/Mild Realistic ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or ReferencesInfrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Horror/Fear ThemesInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.inkitt.android.hermione
Publisher
Inkitt GmbH
Publisher country
Germany
Content rating
Teen
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 500+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
iPhone: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories'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
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 10k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 103k 5.9k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 113k |
About Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories
Discover thousands of new novels by indie authors and read them for free on Inkitt. Join us on our mission to support aspiring authors taking their first steps towards publication!
From Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery, Action and Adventure to Drama, Romance, Erotica, and YA, there are hand-picked novels from all genres on Inkitt!
*** Most Downloaded Free Reading App in 5 countries. ***
• Discover and read upcoming novels by indie authors for free (all novels in English)
• Download novels 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 are reading indie novels on Inkitt.
“The reading experience is much cleaner than on other platforms. I can really focus on the story, without distractions. I love it!” - Cynthia, Inkitt reader
“Inkitt is by far the best place I have posted work and I have already told some friends about it. I will be submitting more” - Patrick, Inkitt author
“I’ve discovered may great books on Inkitt! It’s for me the best app for reading books on iPad” - James, avid science fiction reader
--
About Inkitt
Inkitt is the perfect free app for reading books on iPhone and iPad, 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 are our passion and we want to share it with you. Join us on our mission to support rising talent!
More about Inkitt: 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.
From Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery, Action and Adventure to Drama, Romance, Erotica, and YA, there are hand-picked novels from all genres on Inkitt!
*** Most Downloaded Free Reading App in 5 countries. ***
• Discover and read upcoming novels by indie authors for free (all novels in English)
• Download novels 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 are reading indie novels on Inkitt.
“The reading experience is much cleaner than on other platforms. I can really focus on the story, without distractions. I love it!” - Cynthia, Inkitt reader
“Inkitt is by far the best place I have posted work and I have already told some friends about it. I will be submitting more” - Patrick, Inkitt author
“I’ve discovered may great books on Inkitt! It’s for me the best app for reading books on iPad” - James, avid science fiction reader
--
About Inkitt
Inkitt is the perfect free app for reading books on iPhone and iPad, 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 are our passion and we want to share it with you. Join us on our mission to support rising talent!
More about Inkitt: 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.
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories iPhone
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories is #85 in Books Free in United States and charting in 9 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperFree Novels Inc
CategoryBooks
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.6 (10k)
Version5.6.0
Age rating12+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)1M+ worldwide
Rating
4.6 ★
10k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#85
Books FreeMeasured
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories on the App Store
App details
App ID
1033598731
Publisher
Free Novels Inc
Publisher country
Germany
On the store since
Dec 2015
10 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.4+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
12+
7 content notes below
Languages
1
EN
Size
191 MB
Also listed in
Books, Entertainment
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Sexual Content and NudityInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude HumorInfrequent/Mild Realistic ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or ReferencesInfrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Horror/Fear ThemesInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories 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. iPhone 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 Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories'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 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BooksFree | #85 |
| India | BooksFree | #26 |
 United Kingdom | BooksFree | #65 |
 Germany | BooksFree | #60 |
| France | BooksFree | #45 |
 Italy | BooksFree | #36 |
 Canada | BooksFree | #59 |
 Australia | BooksFree | #64 |
 Brazil | BooksFree | #68 |
Apps near Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories on the chart
Books Free, around #85.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.6 ★
10k ratings
Measured
Ratings
10k
Measured
About Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories
Discover thousands of new novels by indie authors and read them for free on Inkitt. Join us on our mission to support aspiring authors taking their first steps towards publication!
From Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery, Action and Adventure to Drama, Romance, Erotica, and YA, there are hand-picked novels from all genres on Inkitt!
*** Most Downloaded Free Reading App in 5 countries. ***
• Discover and read upcoming novels by indie authors for free (all novels in English)
• Download novels 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 are reading indie novels on Inkitt.
“The reading experience is much cleaner than on other platforms. I can really focus on the story, without distractions. I love it!” - Cynthia, Inkitt reader
“Inkitt is by far the best place I have posted work and I have already told some friends about it. I will be submitting more” - Patrick, Inkitt author
“I’ve discovered may great books on Inkitt! It’s for me the best app for reading books on iPad” - James, avid science fiction reader
--
About Inkitt
Inkitt is the perfect free app for reading books on iPhone and iPad, 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 are our passion and we want to share it with you. Join us on our mission to support rising talent!
More about Inkitt: 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.
From Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery, Action and Adventure to Drama, Romance, Erotica, and YA, there are hand-picked novels from all genres on Inkitt!
*** Most Downloaded Free Reading App in 5 countries. ***
• Discover and read upcoming novels by indie authors for free (all novels in English)
• Download novels 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 are reading indie novels on Inkitt.
“The reading experience is much cleaner than on other platforms. I can really focus on the story, without distractions. I love it!” - Cynthia, Inkitt reader
“Inkitt is by far the best place I have posted work and I have already told some friends about it. I will be submitting more” - Patrick, Inkitt author
“I’ve discovered may great books on Inkitt! It’s for me the best app for reading books on iPad” - James, avid science fiction reader
--
About Inkitt
Inkitt is the perfect free app for reading books on iPhone and iPad, 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 are our passion and we want to share it with you. Join us on our mission to support rising talent!
More about Inkitt: 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.
Latest updates
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bug fixes and speed improvement
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5.4.0
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Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories Android
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories is #128 in Books & Reference Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 13 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperInkitt Inc
CategoryBooks & Reference
PriceFree
Released
Installs5M+
Rating★ 4.8 (103k)
Updated
Content ratingTeen
Rating
4.8 ★
103k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#128
Books & Reference FreeMeasured
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.inkitt.android.hermione
Publisher
Inkitt GmbH
Publisher country
Germany
Content rating
Teen
Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories'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 on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Books & ReferenceFree | #128 |
| France | Books & ReferenceFree | #46 |
| United Kingdom | Books & ReferenceFree | #87 |
| Germany | Books & ReferenceFree | #90 |
| Italy | Books & ReferenceFree | #52 |
| Canada | Books & ReferenceFree | #89 |
 Mexico | Books & ReferenceFree | #59 |
| India | Books & ReferenceFree | #109 |
 Spain | Books & ReferenceFree | #70 |
| Australia | Books & ReferenceFree | #110 |
| Brazil | Books & ReferenceFree | #119 |
 Vietnam | Books & ReferenceFree | #85 |
 Turkey | Books & ReferenceFree | #180 |
Apps near Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories on the chart
Books & Reference Free, around #128.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.8 ★
103k ratings
Measured
Ratings
103k
Measured
Written reviews
5.9k
Measured
About Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories
Inkitt Brings Stories to Life
Join Inkitt for the Community ❤️
Dive into Inkitt, where stories, books, and novels come to life in a global community of readers and writers. Our readers are the trendsetters. Every day, millions of readers come to Inkitt to discover the next bestseller. Get feedback on your work, share your favorite romance or adventure stories, and explore a treasure trove of fantasy and erotica novels.
📚 Unlimited Reading, A Library of Indie Novels Awaits
Enjoy unlimited reading across genres you love. From steamy romance to thrilling adventure, or captivating fantasy to provocative erotica, there’s something for everyone:
Discover indie novels from promising writers
Explore a new niche like mafia romances, fantasy adventures, or your favorite erotic fanfiction
Download books to read offline anytime
Personalize your experience with customizable fonts and colors
Autoscroll while immersed in your favorite stories
Become the Next Blockbuster ✨
Inkitt is the world’s first reader-powered publisher, connecting readers with new books, captivating novels, and extraordinary stories. Our platform is home to romance, adventure, and fantasy gems waiting to be discovered. Indie authors who shine can gain opportunities for publication or adaptations, making their books accessible to fans worldwide.
🌎 Global Bestsellers from Inkitt:
Keily by Manjari
Beautiful Mistake by Mel Ryle
Colt by Simone Elise
Yes, Mr. Knight by Natalie Roche
Hated by My Mate by Nathalie Hooker
The Millennium Wolves by Sapir Englard
When the Night Falls by Nureyluna
The Lycan’s Queen by LS Patel
Mason by Zainab Sambo
The Arrangement by SS Sahoo
💡 Support Your Favorite Authors
Through our Author Subscription Program, readers can directly support indie authors. Love their stories? Subscribe to keep their novels alive and thriving.
Want to join the community?
Follow us on social media and chat with Inkitt authors on Discord.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkittbooks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkitt/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/inkitt
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Re9JGUNbxN
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Inkitt/
Join Inkitt for the Community ❤️
Dive into Inkitt, where stories, books, and novels come to life in a global community of readers and writers. Our readers are the trendsetters. Every day, millions of readers come to Inkitt to discover the next bestseller. Get feedback on your work, share your favorite romance or adventure stories, and explore a treasure trove of fantasy and erotica novels.
📚 Unlimited Reading, A Library of Indie Novels Awaits
Enjoy unlimited reading across genres you love. From steamy romance to thrilling adventure, or captivating fantasy to provocative erotica, there’s something for everyone:
Discover indie novels from promising writers
Explore a new niche like mafia romances, fantasy adventures, or your favorite erotic fanfiction
Download books to read offline anytime
Personalize your experience with customizable fonts and colors
Autoscroll while immersed in your favorite stories
Become the Next Blockbuster ✨
Inkitt is the world’s first reader-powered publisher, connecting readers with new books, captivating novels, and extraordinary stories. Our platform is home to romance, adventure, and fantasy gems waiting to be discovered. Indie authors who shine can gain opportunities for publication or adaptations, making their books accessible to fans worldwide.
🌎 Global Bestsellers from Inkitt:
Keily by Manjari
Beautiful Mistake by Mel Ryle
Colt by Simone Elise
Yes, Mr. Knight by Natalie Roche
Hated by My Mate by Nathalie Hooker
The Millennium Wolves by Sapir Englard
When the Night Falls by Nureyluna
The Lycan’s Queen by LS Patel
Mason by Zainab Sambo
The Arrangement by SS Sahoo
💡 Support Your Favorite Authors
Through our Author Subscription Program, readers can directly support indie authors. Love their stories? Subscribe to keep their novels alive and thriving.
Want to join the community?
Follow us on social media and chat with Inkitt authors on Discord.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkittbooks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkitt/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/inkitt
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Re9JGUNbxN
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Inkitt/
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