Which Free Books Reading App Supports Fan-Translated Web Novels?

I've tried just about every free reading app out there. One of my absolute favorites for fan-translated content is 'NovelUpdates'. It's not a traditional app, but the mobile site works like one. It aggregates translations from various fan groups and links directly to the sources, so you can read everything from 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' to lesser-known gems. The community is super active, with ratings and reviews helping you dodge the bad translations. I love that it covers a ton of genres—isekai, romance, even niche stuff like dungeon-building novels. The only downside is you might need to juggle a few different sites for the actual reading, but it’s worth it for the sheer variety.

Another solid option is 'WebNovel', though it’s a mix of official and fan translations. They’ve got a huge library, including some Chinese web novels you won’t find elsewhere. The app itself is slick, with offline reading and daily chapter updates. The fan-translated sections can be hit or miss—some are polished, others feel machine-translated. But if you’re into cultivation or system-based stories, it’s a goldmine. I stumbled on 'Lord of the Mysteries' here before it got an official translation, and the fan version was surprisingly good. Just be prepared for ads; they’re the trade-off for it being free.

For Japanese light novels, 'J-Novel Club' has a free section with previews, but the full fan-translated stuff tends to live on aggregator sites like 'Baka-Tsuki'. Their app is barebones, but they host completed series like 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' in decent quality. I’d warn against some shady ad-heavy apps—they often steal translations and slap them behind paywalls. Stick to community-driven platforms where translators actually get credit. Bonus tip: Discord servers for specific novels sometimes share EPUBs, which you can read in apps like 'Lithium' for a cleaner experience.

If we’re talking underground hubs for fan translations, 'Moon+ Reader' paired with manually downloaded EPUBs is my go-to setup. Most fan groups release their work as PDFs or EPUBs on blogs or forums like Reddit’s r/noveltranslations. Apps like 'Moon+' let you organize them like a personal library—custom fonts, night mode, even text-to-speech. I’ve read entire arcs of 'Trash of the Count’s Family' this way. The downside? It’s labor-intensive. You’ll spend time hunting down updates, but the payoff is ad-free, high-quality reading. Some translators even include gorgeous fan art in their releases.

For a more hands-off approach, 'Tachiyomi' with the 'Comick' extension is a dark horse. It’s technically for manga, but many extensions host novel sections with fan translations. I found a stellar version of 'The Beginning After the End' there last year. The app’s tracking features are perfect for keeping up with ongoing series. Just know that since it’s open-source, content availability depends on which extensions you add. It’s a rabbit hole, but once configured, it’s like having a custom-built library of web novels and comics in one place.

A lesser-known gem is 'AnYme', which started as an anime app but now hosts light novel translations too. The interface is clunky, but it pulls from multiple fan sources, so you get weird mashups like Korean dungeon-core novels beside Japanese slice-of-life. I wouldn’t rely on it as a main app, but it’s great for discovering obscure titles. Pro tip: Always cross-check translations with NovelUpdates—some aggregators repost outdated or edited versions without warning.