01 / DISCOVER
Find your next read
Search by title, artist, or tag. Sort by date or popularity, and filter galleries by language.
Open source · SwiftUI · iPhone & iPad
Your library.
Your pace.
A native iOS reader.
NHV is an unofficial nhentai client for iOS. Find galleries, keep your favorites close, and settle into a reading experience built with Swift and SwiftUI.
Free under the MIT license. iOS 17.6+. Your own API key required.
Unsigned IPA for sideloading; no App Store or TestFlight distribution.
Made for reading.
02 / READ
Move at your own pace
Choose tap, swipe, or continuous scrolling. Pinch to zoom, with nearby pages preloaded as you read.
03 / RETURN
Keep your place
Save favorites, revisit local browsing history, and pick up from your saved reading position.
Light and dark themes · English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese · Optional cover blurring
Get NHV on your device.
Install the IPA
- Open the latest release and download the unsigned
.ipafrom Assets. - Import it into AltStore Classic to sign and install with your Apple Account.
- Open NHV and enter your nhentai API key.
Free personal signing generally needs renewal every seven days.
Build from source
- Clone or download the repository.
- Open
NHV.xcodeprojin Xcode 26 or later and select your signing team. - Select your iPhone or iPad, then build and run.
A few things to know.
Is NHV an official nhentai app?
No. NHV is an independent, open-source client and is not affiliated with nhentai. You provide your own API key, and your device must be able to reach the API and image services.
Why does the download need signing?
GitHub releases contain an unsigned iOS app. AltStore Classic signs it with your Apple Account before installation. Alternatively, build and install directly with Xcode.
How do I update?
Install the newer release using the same signing identity and bundle identifier. Keep the existing app installed to retain local data. Each published release automatically builds its IPA in GitHub Actions.
Where can I report a problem?
Use GitHub Issues. Include your device, iOS version, NHV version, and the steps to reproduce the problem. Do not include your API key.