# Illustail — Cross-Platform Media Viewer

> Cross-platform viewer for images and videos from social media and cloud services. (iPhone/iPad app by Naomoto Niwayama.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustail/id375749531 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naomoto Niwayama](https://appshunter.io/developer/323813247)
- Category: Social Networking, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2010-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustail/id375749531/reviews.md

## What is Illustail?

Enjoy your favorite illustrations and photos, effortlessly.

Illustail is an all-in-one viewer that lets you browse and save images & videos across multiple social networks and services.

■ Supported Services (Browse)
Bluesky / Mastodon / Misskey / Tumblr / TINAMI / Danbooru / Dropbox / SMB Server / Local Files / Photo Library

■ Supported Services (Save)
Photo Library / Files (any folder) / Dropbox / Google Drive / Evernote / Tumblr

■ Features
・Manage multiple accounts in one place
・Switch between your favorite timelines with one tap
・Stream and browse ZIP archives on SMB/Dropbox/Local folders without downloading
・Auto-convert HLS videos (m3u8) to MP4 for saving
・Relax and enjoy with slideshow mode
・Display latest posts on your home screen with widgets
・Stay private with passcode lock

## Key features

- Browse multiple social networks and services
- Save media to various cloud storage and local files
- Manage multiple accounts
- Stream ZIP archives without downloading
- Auto-convert HLS videos to MP4
- Slideshow mode
- Widgets for latest posts
- Passcode lock for privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示アドオン | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustail/id375749531/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Was better back then

*2024-10-15*

It still works and get’s the job done. But I’m using this app for years now and it’s getting worse every year. The screenshot in the App Store shows dark mode but it’s not working for me. It doesn’t use the global setting in macOS to apply dark mode and there’s no toggle in the app either. Also it’s full of annoying ads everywhere. When adding an account, in the sidebar, at the top when browsing images. I’d gladly pay for this app if it would receive some more love and would be ad free.

### 1/5 — App has been perfect until now.

*2024-02-22*

I reinstalled the app recently and have lost the option to Restore Purchases, it doesn’t appear in the sidebar settings menu anymore, meaning I’m unable to hide ads in the past as I always have since purchasing the upgrade…

### 1/5 — 広告が…

*2024-02-20*

アップデートしたら広告が表示されるようになっていました…非表示アドオンを買っていただけに残念です

### 2/5 — 表示されない画像がある

*2023-01-08*

Twitterのいいねを表示するモードの時、画像が表示されないツイートがあります。

追記 2023年1月9日
最新バージョンでも直っていないようです。

### 1/5 — Danbooru doesn’t load anymore

*2023-01-01, version 5.0.4*

Latest update broke Danbooru, nothing loads anymore

### 5/5 — ウィジェット機能が利用できない

*2022-12-06*

ウィジェットを追加しようとしても一覧にIllustailが表示されないため、追加できません。
ウィジェット機能の提供は終了してしまったのでしょうか？

### 2/5 — BIG BUG

*2022-10-30, version 5.0.3*

soooo basically when i launched it to use it and go to danbooru, and when i went to search, it wouldn’t load anything at all no matter what i typed please help meeee. and is there anyway to resolve this? D:

### 3/5 — 解像度が低い

*2022-10-10, version 5.0.2*

Tumblrのために使ってます。

初めて買った時のTumblr認証で落ちて全く使えない状態からは改善し、使い始められました。

今気になるのはサムネイルビューの解像度の低さくらいですが、それが結構痛いです。

iOSデバイスではTabview for tumblrを使用してます。そのアプリの良さに並んでくれたら嬉しいです。

### 5/5 — イラスト集めが捗る

*2022-09-14*

TwitterやTumblrの画像がまとめて見て保存できて便利です。
iCloud Driveにも保存できて、その際ファイル名にuseridも入ってるので整理も楽で助かります。

一つ要望なのですが、
リツイートされた画像を保存する際、ファイル名内のuseridをリツイートしたユーザーではなく、
リツイート元（画像の投稿者）のIDにすることは可能でしょうか。

### 4/5 — 愛用しています

*2022-09-12*

以下、改善希望点です。
・最近のアップデートで、画像サイズを最大にした時の解像度が半分？になってしまいました。
・一覧と選択、さらに選択と3段階になっているのが使いにくいので、「写真」アプリのように2段階にしてほしいです。
・「写真」アプリのように、選択後の画像を素早く移動できるようにしてほしいです。

## Frequently asked questions about Illustail

### What social networks can I browse with Illustail?

Illustail supports browsing content from Bluesky, Mastodon, Misskey, Tumblr, TINAMI, and Danbooru. It also allows browsing local files, your photo library, and SMB/Dropbox servers.

### Can I save media from Illustail to my device or cloud storage?

Yes, you can save media to your Photo Library, Files (any folder), Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, and Tumblr. It also supports auto-converting HLS videos (m3u8) to MP4 for saving.

### Does Illustail offer privacy features?

Illustail prioritizes user privacy with a passcode lock feature, ensuring only authorized access to your media. You can also manage multiple accounts securely within the app.

### How often is Illustail updated?

The latest version, 5.6.5, was updated on March 3, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements for the application.

### What devices is Illustail available on?

Illustail is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for Illustail?

Illustail has an age rating of 17+, suggesting mature content may be accessible through the supported platforms.

### Is Illustail free to use?

Illustail is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This allows users to try the core functionality before committing to any spending.

### Can I view ZIP archives with Illustail?

Yes, you can stream and browse ZIP archives directly from SMB/Dropbox servers or local folders without needing to download them first, making media access more efficient.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6.8 — 2026-06-09

v5.6.8
- Other minor fixes

v5.6.0
- Completely redesigned media viewer UI/UX
  - Smooth swipe gestures and transition animations
  - Enhanced pinch-to-zoom
  - Improved video controls
- Optimized for iOS 26
- Other minor fixes

v5.5
- Added local folder (Files app) support for viewing images and videos
- Added SMB server support (browse images and videos on NAS/network storage)
- Added streaming ZIP archive browsing
- Added Bluesky video saving support (auto HLS to MP4 conversion)
- Restored Ad-Free Add-on
- Other minor fixes

### 5.6.7 — 2026-04-05

v5.6.7
- Fixed a bug where saving images to photo library was failing

v5.6.0
- Completely redesigned media viewer UI/UX
  - Smooth swipe gestures and transition animations
  - Enhanced pinch-to-zoom
  - Improved video controls
- Optimized for iOS 26
- Other minor fixes

v5.5
- Added local folder (Files app) support for viewing images and videos
- Added SMB server support (browse images and videos on NAS/network storage)
- Added streaming ZIP archive browsing
- Added Bluesky video saving support (auto HLS to MP4 conversion)
- Restored Ad-Free Add-on
- Other minor fixes

### 5.6.6 — 2026-04-02

v5.6.6
- Fixed a bug where bookmark renaming was not working

v5.6.0
- Completely redesigned media viewer UI/UX
  - Smooth swipe gestures and transition animations
  - Enhanced pinch-to-zoom
  - Improved video controls
- Optimized for iOS 26
- Other minor fixes

v5.5
- Added local folder (Files app) support for viewing images and videos
- Added SMB server support (browse images and videos on NAS/network storage)
- Added streaming ZIP archive browsing
- Added Bluesky video saving support (auto HLS to MP4 conversion)
- Restored Ad-Free Add-on
- Other minor fixes

### 5.6.5 — 2026-03-03

v5.6.5
- Minor fixes

v5.6.0
- Completely redesigned media viewer UI/UX
  - Smooth swipe gestures and transition animations
  - Enhanced pinch-to-zoom
  - Improved video controls
- Optimized for iOS 26
- Other minor fixes

v5.5
- Added local folder (Files app) support for viewing images and videos
- Added SMB server support (browse images and videos on NAS/network storage)
- Added streaming ZIP archive browsing
- Added Bluesky video saving support (auto HLS to MP4 conversion)
- Restored Ad-Free Add-on
- Other minor fixes

### 5.6.4 — 2026-02-11

v5.6.4
- Minor fixes

v5.6.0
- Completely redesigned media viewer UI/UX
  - Smooth swipe gestures and transition animations
  - Enhanced pinch-to-zoom
  - Improved video controls
- Optimized for iOS 26
- Other minor fixes

v5.5
- Added local folder (Files app) support for viewing images and videos
- Added SMB server support (browse images and videos on NAS/network storage)
- Added streaming ZIP archive browsing
- Added Bluesky video saving support (auto HLS to MP4 conversion)
- Restored Ad-Free Add-on
- Other minor fixes

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All apps by Naomoto Niwayama: https://appshunter.io/developer/323813247

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