# kankan Novels — Xiaoyao

> Xiaoyao (iPhone/iPad app by Huafei Zhang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kankan-novels/id6751260340 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Huafei Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819887095)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kankan-novels/id6751260340/reviews.md

## What is kankan Novels?

Kankan is the home of illustrated Chinese web novels and original short stories.
Start with Xiaoyao – Free & Easy, a sweeping xianxia fantasy of epic battles, immortal beings, and tender romance, or explore standalone short stories crafted for immersive reading.
Why readers love Kankan:
• Immersive visual reader: words, covers, illustrations, and character art in one seamless experience.
• Xianxia adventures: fantastical worlds, fierce duels, gods and demons, and heartfelt relationships.
• Original short stories: enjoy concise, self-contained tales across fantasy and romance.
• Library you control: build your own shelf and pick up exactly where you left off.
• Clear navigation: table of contents and bookmarks for fast, smooth reading.
Join Kankan and enter a world where long-form adventures and short stories meet visual storytelling.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| kankan Membership Monthly | $39.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-01-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.0 — 2026-01-14

We’ve refreshed the interface to make discovering new reading content easier and more intuitive.
This update also includes various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother reading experience.

### 2.0 — 2026-01-08

Added membership subscription for unlimited reading access.
Improved overall stability and performance.
Fixed minor bugs and UI issues for a smoother reading experience.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-01

Fixes Recently Read card showing a wrong chapter title on homepage. It now displays your actual last-read chapter.

### 1.0 — 2025-09-24

No release notes.

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## More apps by Huafei Zhang

- [kangkang](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangkang/id6747110543)
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All apps by Huafei Zhang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1819887095

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