Explore a vast collection of official English light novels from Shogakukan, the origin of Japanese anime. Enjoy a free starting point with access to manga and webtoons as well.






250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
kankan Novels is the household name in kankan novels, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 | ||
| 2 | Free | 4.6★ (303) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | ||
| 3 | Free | 1.7★ (129) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 4 | Free | 4.9★ (8) | No | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 5 | Free | 4.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 6 | Free | 4.1★ (71) | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 7 | Free | 4.7★ (331) | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 8 | Free | 1.7★ (139) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 |












Explore a vast collection of official English light novels from Shogakukan, the origin of Japanese anime. Enjoy a free starting point with access to manga and webtoons as well.





Discover and read a vast collection of wuxia, xianxia, and other Asian fantasy web novels. This app offers an optimized reading experience for light novel enthusiasts on iOS devices.