# pixiv

> Global platform for creators to share and discover illustrations, manga, and novels. (iPhone/iPad app by pixiv Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 6,625 App Store ratings · 598 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Chinese (Simplified, China), Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2009-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews.md

## What is pixiv?

Over 160 million illustrations, manga, and novels to explore right now!

This is the official iOS app of pixiv, Japan's largest creative community with over 119 million registered users.
With this app, you can easily discover and enjoy amazing works anytime, anywhere.

pixiv is a platform designed to "accelerate creativity".
From anime and manga to fine art, creators from all backgrounds share their work here.
Start exploring and find your next favorites today!

■ About pixiv

▶ Illustrations

○ Browse
Discover illustrations posted every day, 
and enjoy them in high quality!

○ Post
Share your artwork with the world
and collect Likes!

▶ Manga

○ Browse
Enjoy original manga you can't read anywhere else! 
Don’t miss out on trending stories.

○ Post
Post your manga
and grow your audience!

▶ Novels

○ Browse
From romance and fantasy to sci-fi and more,
find stories that match your taste!

○ Post
Share your writing on pixiv 
and connect with readers everywhere!

■ Key Features

○ Recommended Works
・View recommended works based on pixiv's most popular posts, ratings, and your own Likes and Bookmarks.
・The more works you like, the better pixiv learns what you love!

○ Rankings
・Browse what's trending across the community.
・Find trending works over the past day, week, or month.
・Enjoy various ranking categories such as "Popular with Males", "Popular with Females", and "Original Works".

○ New Works
・Check out new works from the users you're following.
・See new works from all pixiv users and spark your creative inspiration!

○ Search
・Search for works with your favorite keywords.
・Search illustrations by tags or titles and novels by tags or body text. You can even find stories featuring your favorite characters!
・Search for creators—your favorite artist might be on pixiv! Follow them to stay updated.
・Quickly access frequent searches from your history.
・See the latest trends on pixiv with "Featured Tags".

■ pixiv Premium

○ About pixiv Premium
pixiv Premium is a subscription service that gives you access to the following features on pixiv:
・Search by Popularity: Find the most popular works from over 160 million submissions.
・Hide Ads: Enjoy a faster, cleaner viewing experience without ads.
・Browsing History: See a list of all the works you’ve viewed in the past 180 days.
・Mute: Hide works or tags you'd rather not see for a more comfortable browsing experience.
To learn more, go to My Page > Join pixiv Premium or My Page > pixiv Premium Features in the pixiv app.

○ Pricing
・$4.99 per month auto-renewing subscription.

○ Subscription Period
Your subscription is valid for one month from the date you sign up.
Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, your plan will automatically renew, and the subscription fee will be charged to your Apple ID.

○ How to Check or Cancel Your Subscription
To check your subscription status or cancel auto-renewal:
Go to the Settings app > Your profile icon > Subscriptions > pixiv Premium
You can view or cancel your subscription from this screen.

○ Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations and refunds for the current month are not available.
If you wish to cancel your subscription, please turn off auto-renewal before the next billing cycle.

○ Restoring Purchases or Re-subscribing to pixiv Premium
pixiv Premium is linked to your Apple ID.
You can only restore your subscription or re-subscribe using the pixiv account you originally registered with.
To subscribe with a different pixiv account, you will need to use a separate Apple ID.

○ Terms and Conditions
Please review the following before using pixiv Premium:

・Privacy Policy
https://policies.pixiv.net/#privacy
・pixiv Premium Terms of Use
https://policies.pixiv.net/

## Key features

- Browse illustrations, manga, and novels
- Post and share your artwork
- Discover recommended and trending works
- Search by keywords, tags, and creators
- Follow favorite artists
- View browsing history (Premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pixiv Premium (no new users) | $4.99 | per month |
| pixiv Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| pixiv Premium | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| pixiv Premium | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| pixiv Premium | $45.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120 points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 240 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 160 points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 320 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,800 points | $9.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #182 in Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of pixiv?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Diverse content
- 💡 Allows for creative expression
- 👍 Friendly community

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Concerning content moderation
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🚫 Restrictive features behind paywall

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Blurry thumbnails on iPad
- Inability to copy text
- Pixiv links not opening in-app
- Inconsistent behavior when liking/following

**Most requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Ability to save animated images
- Sync bookmarks and settings across devices
- Better support for non-Japanese users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 598)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ура порна

*2026-08-15*

имба потому что тут многа порны

### 1/5 — Bug

*2026-08-06*

Зависает при листании изображений, помогает свернуть приложение и развернуть обратно

### 4/5 — Interface

*2026-07-30*

O aplicativo em si é muito bom, mas o designe dele deixa desejar.

Poderia ser mais bonito.

### 5/5 — best app!

*2026-07-28*

👏

### 4/5 — Good but

*2026-07-20*

It’s good but I can’t like something without bookmarking it

### 2/5 — Unübersichtlich

*2026-07-18*

Die App ist extrem Unübersichtlich ich hoffe es bald so übersichtlich wie bei der Webseite auf Safari ist

### 1/5 — broken pixiv

*2026-07-16, version 8.7.1*

Unable to load

### 5/5 — The first time we had a conversation

*2026-07-10, version 8.7.1*

The most common type for a single

### 1/5 — cheese

*2026-06-30, version 8.7.1*

there’s literal cp on this app

### 5/5 — Great platform

*2026-06-27, version 8.7.1*

pixiv is great by itself. App is very convenient too. I wish there was a function to disable R-18 works, though. Nonetheless, I absolutely love the app.

## Frequently asked questions about pixiv

### What is pixiv?

pixiv is Japan's largest creative community platform where creators share and discover illustrations, manga, and novels. It hosts over 160 million works and has over 119 million registered users, making it a hub for diverse artistic expression.

### What kind of content can I find on pixiv?

You can explore a wide range of content including illustrations, original manga series, and novels across various genres like romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. The platform features both popular and emerging works from creators worldwide.

### How much does pixiv cost?

The basic pixiv app is free to use and offers access to a vast library of content. A premium subscription is available for $4.99 per month, which removes ads, provides a browsing history, allows searching by popularity, and offers a mute function.

### Is pixiv available on iOS?

Yes, this is the official iOS app for pixiv, allowing users to easily discover and enjoy creative works on their Apple devices. You can download it from the App Store.

### How does pixiv help me discover new content?

pixiv offers several discovery features, including personalized 'Recommended Works' based on your likes and bookmarks, 'Rankings' of trending content, and 'New Works' from users you follow or all users. You can also search using keywords, tags, and creator names.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.8.0 — 2026-08-17

* Bug fixes & improvements

### 8.7.3 — 2026-08-06

* Bug fixes & improvements

### 8.7.2 — 2026-07-29

* Bug fixes & improvements

### 8.7.1 — 2026-06-24

* Bug fixes & improvements

### 8.7.0 — 2026-06-22

* Bug fixes & improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*