Royal Road is your ultimate destination for immersive Action, Fantasy, Adventure, and Science Fiction stories. Whether you’re a fan of Progression Fantasy, LitRPG, Isekai, or Portal Fantasy, Royal Road brings together a massive and ever-growing library of more than 50,000 free novels—each ready to pull you into a new world of imagination and discovery.
Built by readers for readers, Royal Road combines convenience, personalization, and community-driven storytelling in one easy-to-use platform. Whether you’re reading on your morning commute or late into the night, you’ll always find something that matches your taste.
Massive Library of Free Stories
Explore tens of thousands of novels across your favorite genres—Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and more. Be among the first to discover rising authors and hidden gems before they hit mainstream.
New Dictionary Feature
Stuck on a word? No problem. With the built-in dictionary and wiki lookup, simply highlight any word while reading, and instantly access its meaning. Whether it’s a complex term or a fantasy-specific reference, Royal Road helps you stay immersed without needing to switch apps.
Push Notifications for Everyone
Stay on top of your favorite stories with free push notifications. Now available to all users—not just Premium members—you’ll get alerts when a new chapter drops so you never miss a moment.
More Flexible Payment Options
Subscribing to Premium is now easier than ever with localized payment options directly through the mobile app. While pricing may increase soon, Royal Road has kept the launch prices stable—and in some regions, even reduced—to honor its promise of flexibility and accessibility.
Offline Reading Mode (Premium)
Read your favorite stories anytime, anywhere—even without an internet connection. Premium users can download chapters for offline reading with just one tap. Note: If a story is removed by the author, it will be deleted from your downloads within 24 hours to respect creator control.
FAQs
1. Is Royal Road free to use?
Yes! You can read over 50,000 novels for free. Some premium features, like offline reading, require a subscription, but reading online is completely free.
2. How does the dictionary feature work?
While reading, just highlight any word to instantly access its definition from a dictionary or related wiki entry—without leaving the app.
3. Do I need a premium account for push notifications?
No, push notifications are now free for all users, allowing everyone to get alerts when new chapters are released.
4. Can I read offline on Royal Road?
Yes, offline reading is available for Premium users. You can download chapters, but note that if the author removes their story, it will disappear from your offline tab within 24 hours.
5. What payment methods are available for Premium?
Premium can now be purchased using various localized payment methods directly via the mobile app, not just PayPal.
Version History
v1.47.679—29 Dec, 2024
v1.30.594—24 Mar, 2024
v1.29.579—22 Jan, 2025
