Tappytoon Manhwa & Novels, from Contents First Inc., focuses on official manhwa, manga and webnovels, with a points system for unlocking chapters. Where WEBTOON is the name many readers think of first, this app leans on titles like Solo Leveling, plus a deep romance and BL shelf. The Time Till Free feature unlocks one staff-picked chapter every 24 hours. It is free to install, rated Teen, and needs Android 7.0 or later.
First steps after installing Tappytoon
You can read free chapters without signing up, so you can browse before creating an account. Signing up later unlocks member-only deals.
Once inside, the Daily, Genre and Library sections let you sort and filter comics and novels. Subscribing to a series triggers a notice when a new chapter appears. Chapters you unlock are stored in a library tied to your Tappytoon account, so they follow you between sessions.
It is worth claiming the free tickets the app offers, which unlock extra chapters of titles you may have missed.
Time Till Free, HD Mode and the Club membership
The feature that defines the app is Time Till Free. It gives you one free chapter every 24 hours, picked by the staff. It applies only to select eligible comics and chapters, and eligibility can change at Tappytoon's discretion.
HD Mode lets you read comics in higher image quality. Members also get ongoing deals, and the Tappytoon Club Membership is a way to top up points and add perks that make reading cheaper. The membership subscription renews automatically, so check the full terms in the app.
The catalog covers action, romance, fantasy, BL and drama. Named titles include Solo Leveling, Ashtarte and Who Made Me a Princess, the last of which is a webnovel adaptation.
When Kindle or Tapas fits better
Tappytoon runs on points and an optional paid membership, and it shows ads and offers in-app purchases. If you want a different mix of stories or another pricing model, WEBTOON, Tapas, Amazon Kindle, Manga UP!, MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA and K MANGA are worth a look.
Amazon Kindle suits readers who mainly want books rather than serialized comics. MANGA Plus and Manga UP! are the ones to compare if Japanese manga is your main interest, since Tappytoon leans toward manhwa and webtoons. Check pricing and catalog details in each app directly.
What's new in 4.22.0
Version 4.22.0 is the current release, updated on October 23, 2026.
Tappytoon Manhwa & Novels pros and cons
Pros
- Time Till Free gives one staff-picked free chapter every 24 hours on eligible titles
- HD Mode for higher quality reading
- Free chapters can be read without signing up
- Subscribing to series sends new chapter alerts, with Daily, Genre and Library filters
- Unlocked chapters stay in a library linked to your account
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases, and the Club Membership subscription renews automatically
- Time Till Free covers only select chapters and eligibility can change
- Teen content rating
Is Tappytoon Manhwa & Novels safe?
The publisher is Contents First Inc., with a site at tappytoon.com. The app shows ads and sells in-app purchases, which matters because chapters can be unlocked with points and a Club Membership. It is rated Teen, so check that against who will be reading. Look over the permissions and the data safety section before installing.
How to install Tappytoon Manhwa & Novels
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Tappytoon Manhwa & Novels when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
