Best manga readers for Android in 2026

This list covers 11 manga reader apps for Android, and every one is an official or licensed service. We left out unofficial sources and anything that scrapes scans, so you will not find piracy tools here. The group splits into two kinds: publisher apps such as MANGA Plus, K MANGA and Manga UP!, and broader platforms such as WEBTOON, Tapas and Amazon Kindle that carry webcomics or ebooks next to manga. All 11 are free to install, and all list in-app purchases. Seven show ads on Google Play, while four do not: Shonen Jump Manga & Comics, VIZ Manga, Crunchyroll Manga and Mangamo. Ratings run from 3.6 to 4.8 on Google Play, and install counts run from 100,000 to over 100 million. Read the entries below for what each app is best at and where it falls short.

Compare at a glance

Comparison table: Best manga readers for Android in 2026
App Price Ads Offline Google Play rating
WEBTOONGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed 4.6
Amazon KindleGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed 4.8
TapasGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed 4.2
Manga UP!Google Play Free Has ads Not listed 4.3
Tappytoon Manhwa & NovelsGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed 4.2
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHAGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed 3.6
K MANGAGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed 4.3
Shonen Jump Manga & ComicsGoogle Play Free No ads Not listed 4.8
VIZ MangaGoogle Play Free No ads Not listed 4.6
Crunchyroll MangaGoogle Play Free No ads Yes 4.6
Mangamo Manga & ComicsGoogle Play Free No ads Not listed 3.6

Ratings are Google Play ratings at the last data refresh.

WEBTOON: best for free webcomics and manhwa

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

WEBTOON, from NAVER WEBTOON, is at version 26.102.1, updated November 3, 2026. Action, romance and thriller are all covered, and the app says millions of episodes can be read free.

Video episodes are in there too, with a Watch tab for series highlights. The emphasis is webcomics and manhwa rather than Japanese publisher manga, so it suits readers who like vertical-scroll stories. Expect ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Among the most installed comic apps on this page, with a 4.6 rating
  • Millions of free episodes across several genres
  • Video episodes in a separate Watch tab

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Includes in-app purchases

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Amazon Kindle: best for manga next to a full ebook library

4.8 on Google Play Google Play

Amazon Kindle is a general reading app that also holds manga and comics. It was last updated October 22, 2026, and the version number varies by device.

Kindle Unlimited members get access to over 1 million titles, and Prime includes some comics. Reading tools include bookmarks, highlights, My Notebook for notes, and Page Flip for skimming without losing your place. Manga is only one part of the store here, so it fits readers who want a single app for all their books.

Pros

  • 4.8 rating on Google Play with over 100 million installs
  • Notes, highlights and Page Flip
  • Kindle Unlimited covers over 1 million titles

Cons

  • Manga is a small part of a general store
  • Shows ads and has in-app purchases

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Tapas: best for webcomics and webnovels in one app

4.2 on Google Play Google Play

Tapas pairs webcomics with webnovels.

Solo Leveling, The Beginning After the End and A Business Proposal are named among its series. Free episodes arrive every three hours, so there is a steady supply without paying. Romance, action, fantasy and BL are all covered. Ads and in-app purchases are part of the app, and its 4.2 rating sits lower than some others on this page.

Pros

  • Webcomics and webnovels together
  • Free episodes released every three hours
  • Over 10 million installs on Google Play

Cons

  • 4.2 rating on Google Play
  • Shows ads and has in-app purchases

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Manga UP!: best for Square Enix series like Fullmetal Alchemist

4.3 on Google Play Google Play

Manga UP! is the official app from SQUARE ENIX. It has over 5 million installs and a 4.3 rating on Google Play. Version 2.17.7 was updated October 26, 2026.

Fullmetal Alchemist is among the named series. Daily log-ins unlock free chapters with no rental limits. A VAULT PASS subscription opens more than 30,000 chapters, and a one-month free trial is listed. That makes it a fit for readers who want to finish complete series.

Pros

  • Official Square Enix app
  • Daily log-in unlocks free chapters
  • VAULT PASS covers more than 30,000 chapters

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Full catalog needs a subscription

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Tappytoon: best for a free chapter every 24 hours

4.2 on Google Play Google Play

Tappytoon, from Contents First Inc., focuses on manhwa, webtoons, manga and novels.

Its Time Till Free feature unlocks a staff-picked chapter every 24 hours. HD Mode raises image quality, and Tappytoon Club Membership adds points top-ups and perks. Solo Leveling and The Skeleton Soldier are among the series it lists. Ads and in-app purchases are both present.

Pros

  • Time Till Free gives a free chapter every 24 hours
  • HD Mode for image quality
  • Club membership with points and perks

Cons

  • 4.2 rating on Google Play
  • Shows ads and has in-app purchases

Open Tappytoon Manhwa & Novels

MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA: best for same-time releases from Japan

3.6 on Google Play Google Play

MANGA Plus is Shueisha's official service. Version 2.7.1 was updated October 26, 2026.

Chapters arrive at the same time as in Japan. The first three and newest three chapters of a series are free. One Piece, Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen are among the named series. Its 3.6 rating is the lowest here, and nothing in our information explains why. The app shows ads and has in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Chapters released simultaneously with Japan
  • First three and newest three chapters free
  • Over 10 million installs on Google Play

Cons

  • 3.6 rating on Google Play
  • Shows ads and has in-app purchases

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K MANGA: best for Kodansha titles like Attack on Titan

4.3 on Google Play Google Play

K MANGA is Kodansha's official app. Version 3.4.5 was updated October 9, 2026.

The catalog holds over 500 Kodansha titles, plus more than 60 original series that appear the moment they are published in Japan. Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail and Tokyo Revengers are named. One new chapter is free each day. Ads and in-app purchases are both listed.

Pros

  • Over 500 Kodansha titles
  • More than 60 originals released with Japan
  • One free chapter every day

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Smaller install base than the biggest apps

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Shonen Jump Manga & Comics: best ad-free shonen reading

4.8 on Google Play Google Play

Shonen Jump, from Viz Media, is at version 4.14.6, updated October 14, 2026. It shows no ads.

The listing names My Hero Academia, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Death Note and Dragon Ball. New chapters arrive weekly, and the latest chapters are free. It is an official source from Japan, so it works well for readers who follow major shonen series. In-app purchases remain.

Pros

  • 4.8 rating on Google Play
  • No ads
  • Latest chapters free, with new ones weekly

Cons

  • Includes in-app purchases
  • Centered on shonen titles

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VIZ Manga: best for same-day releases and a deep back catalog

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

VIZ Manga comes from Viz Media and has a 4.6 rating on Google Play with over 1 million installs. Version 4.14.6 was updated September 28, 2026. It shows no ads.

Releases land the same day as Japan. Named series include Komi Can't Communicate, Uzumaki, Inuyasha, Nana and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Prices may vary to reflect your local currency. It reaches beyond shonen into horror and romance titles, with in-app purchases for buying content.

Pros

  • No ads
  • Same-day releases as Japan
  • Named series span horror, romance and more

Cons

  • Includes in-app purchases
  • Prices vary by local currency

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Crunchyroll Manga: best for anime fans who want offline reading

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

Crunchyroll Manga is a dedicated app from Crunchyroll, LLC. It has a 4.6 rating on Google Play, but only over 100,000 installs, the smallest base here. Version 1.5.6 was updated October 30, 2026.

The listing promises ad-free reading with offline access, and the app shows no ads. It carries hundreds of titles, including My Dress-Up Darling, The Apothecary Diaries and Delicious in Dungeon. Anime viewers will find familiar names. In-app purchases are listed.

Pros

  • Ad-free with offline access
  • 4.6 rating on Google Play
  • Titles linked to popular anime

Cons

  • Smallest install base at over 100,000
  • Includes in-app purchases

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Mangamo: best for a flat monthly price and exclusives

3.6 on Google Play Google Play

Mangamo sources manga from over 20 Japanese publishers. It has over 500,000 installs and a 3.6 rating on Google Play. Version 1.229.4 was updated March 3, 2026, the oldest date in this list.

The app offers hundreds of free chapters across over 400 series. A Plus subscription adds over 50 exclusive titles, such as My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. It charges one low monthly price and can be cancelled any time. It shows no ads but has in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Over 400 series with free chapters
  • Over 50 exclusive titles on Plus
  • No ads

Cons

  • 3.6 rating on Google Play
  • Oldest update in this list, March 3, 2026
  • Includes in-app purchases

Open Mangamo Manga & Comics

How we picked

This list rests on installs and ratings, licence status and the features each app lists. We did not test any of these apps by hand, so we make no claims about speed, stability or reading comfort. Only official or licensed services are included, and unofficial sources were left out. Check current terms and prices before you subscribe.

Questions and answers

Are these manga readers legal?

Yes, in the sense of this list. Every app here is an official or licensed service, such as MANGA Plus by Shueisha, K MANGA by Kodansha or VIZ Manga. We excluded unofficial sources and scan sites.

Which manga reader apps show no ads?

Four of the 11 list no ads: Shonen Jump Manga & Comics, VIZ Manga, Crunchyroll Manga and Mangamo. All four still have in-app purchases.

Do these apps cost money?

All 11 are free to install. Each one also lists in-app purchases, so full catalogs may need a subscription or paid chapters.

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