# Fanfic Reader - AO3 unofficial — Unofficial client for AO3

> Unofficial fanfiction reader for Archive of Our Own with advanced reading features. (iPhone/iPad app by Blythe Fanella.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanfic-reader-ao3-unofficial/id6764288891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blythe Fanella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895717848)
- Category: Entertainment, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanfic-reader-ao3-unofficial/id6764288891/reviews.md

## What is Fanfic Reader?

This unofficial browser for Archive of Our Own brings you plenty of additional features to find & read fanfiction in comfort.

- Light/dark theme with custom font, size, padding, color...
- Remembers where you left off in each work and remembers your last reading
- TTS
- Saved searches with saved position
- Offline reading
- Block some tags everywhere all the time
- To Read list with filters
- Write comments while reading
- Bookmark or block authors
- Reading time statistics
- Local-only data
- Filter your known languages for everywhere

Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Archive of Our Own or the OTW. All content is owned by AO3 and its creators. This app is only a client browser for the website you can customize to your liking.

You can contact me at blythefanella@icloud.com.

Apple EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Customizable themes and fonts
- Offline reading
- Reading progress memory
- Saved searches
- Tag blocking
- Text-to-speech (TTS)
- Reading statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanfic-reader-ao3-unofficial/id6764288891/reviews.md

### 4/5 — !!!

*2026-07-18*

Good to see this app back! Definitely loving the look of the new layout so far. I do miss how some of extra options were kept in a little sliding side window, since it made it a little easier to navigate. Things feel a bit more separated in this version. It'll definitely take some time to get used to, especially when I switch between Apple and Android devices. The buttons are also a little bit too homogeneous. It's easy to click on the wrong thing, at least when on iPad. Other than that, the only thing I can think of to add is the drop down menu to sort between fandoms in the "offline/to read" section like the old version did. It makes it a little easier to find that one fic you saved for offline reading later instead of having to navigate the whole pile of fics saved from multiple fandoms. Also, maybe the ability to change the colors of the boxes around the tags. They can be pretty bright in dark mode.

**Developer response:** The dropdown of fandoms will be there soon. Changing tag colors is a good idea, I'll see to that in the future. And I'll keep your point about buttons in mind. Thank you !

### 5/5 — New and improved

*2026-07-15*

So thankful to be able to switch onto this new app. Liked the other one but it was so loaded with ads it was driving me insane. Glad to have the option to go ad free again.

**Developer response:** What do you mean by "holding onto" ?
Your subscriptions on the Profile tab -> My account and bookmarks at My profile.

Please send an email if we're misunderstanding each other here and we can talk easier :)

### 4/5 — :3

*2026-07-09*

The app is great- love it for the offline feature. I can tell it's more polished than the original archive reader app, but I preferred the ability to filter offline works by Fandom in the old app, as well as having the saved searches section on the main menu.

**Developer response:** Duly noted, I'll see about putting the saved searches on the "Search" page. Which, makes sense actually lol. I'll see about putting on the fandom filter on every list too. Thanks for the feedback !

### 4/5 — Glad for this app

*2026-06-27*

I really enjoy this app, unlike many other unofficial AO3 apps that I have found this one is completely free and works surprisingly well but their are 2 things that kinda bug me when I use it. First the history function, why is the history erased every time I leave the app? Can’t their be an option to hold the history for longer? Second, some times the app won’t load things that I search right away, so I got to retry multiple times. Overall though great app. 👍

**Developer response:** The app navigation history is not saved because that would be a lot of irrelevant data being stored on your device. The My Account -> History has all the works you've ever opened, but it sometimes takes a bit of time to show up there while the app's navigation history is instant. It's in a kind of weird in-between spot, for sure.

## Frequently asked questions about Fanfic Reader

### Does Fanfic Reader have ads?

Yes, Fanfic Reader contains advertisements. This is a common monetization strategy for free applications.

### What is the cost of Fanfic Reader?

Fanfic Reader is free to download and use. It also offers optional premium subscription plans for an enhanced experience.

### What are the subscription options for Fanfic Reader?

Fanfic Reader offers two premium subscription tiers: a monthly plan for $0.99 and an annual plan for $9.99.

### What devices does Fanfic Reader support?

Fanfic Reader is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Fanfic Reader?

Fanfic Reader has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the content it is designed to access.

### How often is Fanfic Reader updated?

The latest version of Fanfic Reader was released on June 25, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically address bugs and introduce new features.

### Can I read fanfiction offline with Fanfic Reader?

Yes, Fanfic Reader supports offline reading. You can download works to read them without an internet connection.

### Does Fanfic Reader offer text-to-speech?

Yes, Fanfic Reader includes a text-to-speech (TTS) feature, allowing you to listen to fanfiction instead of reading it.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-08

- Easy top-level fandoms filter
- Kudos history
- Customize tag colors
- Check disk space left
- Other bugfixes

### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-10

- Export work lists to Excel
- Menu item to see your own profile
- Fix a premium issue
- Fix bookmark search
- Other bugfixes

### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-25

New settings page
Make My Account more accessible
Create your own lists

### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-08

Fixes for premium

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-03

Subscription

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-10.*