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Information updated Nov 10, 2026

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WEBTOON Review

Naver's vertical-scroll comics platform; free to read, early access with Coins

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  • iOS
  • Android
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Our verdict

WEBTOON suits people who read comics on their phone and mainly want a large free library. Points to note: many episodes need Coins or ads, Coin pricing is hard to compare, and the full privacy policy could not be verified.

Best for: Mobile readers of webcomics and manhwa

Skip it if: Readers who want whole series without paying or watching ads: many episodes need Coins

Pros

  • Millions of episodes free to read per the store listings
  • High ratings: 4.7/5 on Google Play (about 4.64 million ratings) and 4.8/5 on the Vietnam App Store
  • Home of the original comics behind adaptations such as Tower of God, True Beauty and Sweet Home

Cons

  • Coin prices on the App Store are hard to compare: the same 100+8 Coins pack appears at both 199,000 ₫ and 299,000 ₫
  • Many episodes need Coins or ads; Daily Pass has ended per June 2025 reporting
All pros and cons · Who is it for?

More pros

  • CANVAS for independent creators plus a Watch tab for video episodes

More cons

  • Store disclosures include tracking and data sharing with third parties

Best for

  • Creators who want to self-publish on CANVAS

Problems it solves

Experience & key features

What WEBTOON is

WEBTOON is a vertical-scroll comics platform published by NAVER WEBTOON. According to Wikipedia, Naver launched its Webtoon service in Korea in 2004, and Line began publishing English translations on the global service in July 2014. The store listings call it the largest manga, comics and manhwa community in the world and the home of the original comics behind adaptations such as Tower of God, True Beauty and Sweet Home.

The app has a Watch tab for video episodes and the CANVAS platform for creators to self-publish. The help page describes Fast Pass: episodes with the Fast Pass icon can be unlocked with Coins, or read free after a waiting period.

Pricing and free limits

The App Store and Google Play both list free downloads with in-app purchases; Google Play adds that the app contains ads. On the Vietnam App Store the cheapest Coin pack is 19,000 ₫ (20+5 Coins) and the most expensive 299,000 ₫; there are also two "WEBTOON Premium" items at 99,000 ₫ and 249,000 ₫, which the help pages do not explain. The Outer Haven reported in June 2025 that Daily Pass had ended: episodes previously in it now need Coins or ads, at three Coins per episode for those series. Because Daily Pass still appears on an older help page, check the current rules in the app.

Company and business

According to Anime News Network, WEBTOON Entertainment had 156.9 million monthly active users (up 0.5%) and 7.5 million monthly paying users (up 1.8%) in Q2 2026. Quarterly revenue was US$338.5 million (down 2.8%) with a US$15.6 million operating loss. In Q1 2026 the company cited about 145 million users after changing how it excludes automated traffic, so the two figures are not directly comparable.

More analysis

Who it fits

If you like webcomics and manhwa and mostly want to read for free, WEBTOON has a large library and high store ratings. Binge-reading whole series right away means buying Coins. MANGA Plus fits Japanese manga better, and Wattpad leans toward text fiction.

Screenshots

WEBTOON app screenshot from the App Store listing (1)
WEBTOON app screenshot from the App Store listing (1)
WEBTOON app screenshot from the App Store listing (2)
WEBTOON app screenshot from the App Store listing (2)
WEBTOON app screenshot from the App Store listing (3)
WEBTOON app screenshot from the App Store listing (3)

Plans & pricing

Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026

Đọc miễn phí / Free

Personal

Free

Both the App Store and Google Play advertise millions of free episodes; Google Play lists the app as containing ads and in-app purchases.

Coins

Personal

Contact sales

Coins bought in the app unlock Fast Pass episodes (ahead of the regular release) or premium content such as full-series access. The Vietnam App Store lists Coin packs from 19,000 ₫ (20+5 Coins) up to 299,000 ₫, plus two "WEBTOON Premium" items at 99,000 ₫ and 249,000 ₫. Some packs carry a [US] label and some with the same Coin count have different prices, so check the in-app store before buying.

Free plan limits
Fast Pass episodes can be unlocked with Coins or become free after a waiting period the help page does not specify. According to The Outer Haven (June 2025), Daily Pass has ended: episodes it used to cover now need Coins or ads.
Free trial
No free trial
Cancellation & refunds

The pages reviewed say nothing about Coin refunds; in-app payments also follow App Store or Google Play rules.

Privacy

WEBTOON's privacy policy page could not be loaded while this review was compiled (the server reset the connection), so this section relies on the developer's store disclosures and a help page. The App Store says data that may be used to track you includes identifiers and usage data; data linked to you includes purchases, contact info, user content, identifiers, usage data and other data. Google Play says the app may share personal info, app activity and device IDs with third parties, may collect location, and encrypts data in transit. For children under 13 in the US, the help page says information is collected only with parental consent and some features such as comments and personalised ads are switched off; parents can ask to review, correct or delete their child's data.

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Frequently asked questions

Is WEBTOON free?

Yes. The app is free and many episodes are free to read; some episodes need Coins or ads.

What is Fast Pass?

Fast Pass episodes come out ahead of the regular schedule. You unlock them with Coins or wait until they turn free; the help page does not say how long the wait is.

What are Coins for, and what do they cost?

They unlock Fast Pass episodes and premium content such as full-series access. On the Vietnam App Store, Coin packs range from 19,000 ₫ to 299,000 ₫.

Are children restricted on WEBTOON?

For US children under 13, the help page says parental consent is required and some features such as comments, creating series and personalised ads are unavailable.

Review evidence & sources8

Scores

Ease of use
8.0
Why this score

Ratings of 4.7-4.8/5 on both stores suggest readers like the experience; the mix of Coins, Fast Pass and ads makes unlocking episodes more complicated, which holds the score back.

Features
8.0
Why this score

Series reading, comments, subscriptions, video episodes, a Watch tab, CANVAS and Fast Pass per the store listings and help pages.

Value for money
7.3
Why this score

Most content is free; early access or full series need Coins, with the cheapest pack on the Vietnam App Store at 19,000 ₫. A confusing price list and the end of Daily Pass pull the score down slightly.

Performance
7.5
Why this score

No independent source on speed or bugs; the score rests on high user ratings in the app stores.

Support
5.5
Why this score

Only an official help center could be verified; no direct contact channel or response-time data was found.

Privacy & security
5.5
Why this score

Store disclosures mention tracking and third-party sharing; there are separate rules for US children under 13; the full policy could not be read.

What users say

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Specs & compatibility
Developer
NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.
Headquarters
South Korea
Launched
2014
Category
Entertainment

Capabilities

  • Mobile app
  • Integrations

Platforms

  • Web
  • iOS
  • Android

Interface languages

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Indonesian
  • Korean
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • Thai

Integrations

  • Netflix
  • Disney+
  • Crunchyroll

Support

  • Help center

Change history

  1. Company.Q2 2026: 156.9 million monthly active users, 7.5 million paying users, US$15.6 million operating loss.
  2. Feature.Press reported WEBTOON quietly ended Daily Pass; affected episodes now need Coins or ads.
  3. Update.NAVER Webtoon reported 180 million monthly active users worldwide.
Full change history (4)
  1. Launch.Line began publishing English translations on the global Webtoon service.
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