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Using Wait Until Free

What is Wait Until Free?. "Wait Until Free" is a feature that allows you to read manga for free after waiting a certain period (23 hours). Manga offering this feature will display a clock icon with a…

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What is Wait Until Free?


"Wait Until Free" is a feature that allows you to read manga for free after waiting a certain period (23 hours). Manga offering this feature will display a clock icon with a "Wait Until Free" label.

Once you unlock a chapter, it remains free to read for 72 hours (3 days).

How to Identify Wait Until Free Manga


  • Look for the "Wait Until Free" label on the manga cover
  • Look for the unlock button in the chapter list

How to Enjoy Wait Until Free


Available Statuses
  • “Free”: Chapters that can be read immediately (the first chapter is always free)
  • “Unlock for Free”: Chapters that can be unlocked for free right now
  • “Read”: Chapters that have already been unlocked or purchased and are ready to read
  • “Unlock”: Chapters that still have waiting time. You can purchase them with coins to read immediately
  • Coin amount displayed: Chapters that can be purchased to read immediately

Tips for Reading More with Wait Until Free


  • Read Multiple Manga Series: Enjoy other series while waiting for one
  • Check Daily: Open the app daily to see newly available chapters

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: How often can I unlock new chapters? A: You can unlock 1 chapter every 23 hours for each manga series.

Q: What happens if I don't read it right away? A: Once unlocked, chapters remain available for 72 hours (3 days).

Q: What if I don't want to wait? A: Instead of waiting, you can always use coins to purchase chapters immediately.

Q: How do I know when the next chapter will be ready? A: Each chapter displays a countdown timer, and when a chapter becomes available, it will show "Unlock for Free."

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