# pixiv — user reviews > 603 indexed App Store user reviews of pixiv by pixiv Inc., rated 4.50/5 from 6,635 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,232 · 4★ 600 · 3★ 159 · 2★ 98 · 1★ 546 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (10 of 603) ### 4/5 — dude *2026-08-24, version 8.8.0* literally no picture loads at all ### 4/5 — Interface *2026-07-30* O aplicativo em si é muito bom, mas o designe dele deixa desejar. Poderia ser mais bonito. ### 4/5 — Good but *2026-07-20, version 8.7.1* 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 ### 4/5 — One of the better art galleries *2026-06-06, version 8.6.10* I like pixiv a lot. It's where I post my stuff the most and I like that my uploads are kept to the original quality they were drawn in, but the mobile app can definitely be improved. I find it kind of a hassle I cant send or receive direct messages from the app- and have to do so in the browser instead- and have a similar issue with only being able to upload GIF animations on the computer. Other than that, it's really good for keeping an archive. The tagging system is helpful too. ### 3/5 — It kinda works but I can’t see the app *2026-06-01, version 8.6.9* That’s all just read the title ### 5/5 — Experience? *2026-05-19, version 8.6.7* No negative thoughts, or opinions. Comes in handy and very useful when needed ### 4/5 — Put it in the spotlight *2026-05-15, version 8.6.6* Make the app more recognizable and popular ### 3/5 — Small changes *2026-05-03, version 8.6.5* I wish I could view my followed and like creators on the home page as soon as I open the app ### 2/5 — Needs work *2026-04-10, version 8.6.1* I refuse to give this app anymore stars!!! Now it locks up after I log in via my Apple account yet the website works fine, WTF!!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 666 *2026-08-17, version 8.8.0* 我服了给我卡登录网站进不去 ### 1/5 — Bug *2026-08-06* Зависает при листании изображений, помогает свернуть приложение и развернуть обратно ### 1/5 — broken pixiv *2026-07-16, version 8.7.1* Unable to load ### 1/5 — cheese *2026-06-30, version 8.7.1* there’s literal cp on this app ### 1/5 — Just wait to be replaced *2026-06-14, version 8.6.11* This is a terrible update. Buttons are unresponsive, and after a while, several identical pages pop up. The preload time for new images is unreasonably long. The update does not solve the problem. ### 1/5 — Permanent ads *2026-06-08, version 8.6.10* You get random full screen ads that have no way of being closed, forcing you to restart the app if you want to keep using it ### 1/5 — Adxiv *2026-06-01, version 8.6.10* Same banner ads; but now half screen ads that you have to close to get screen space back; mid scroll ads that make the scrolling lag when they load; and finally the full screen unskippable scam ads that plague every “freemium” game that exists. Instead of more ads consider banning AI slop to save on network and storage costs and make it a site of real artists only. ### 1/5 — it’s been real *2026-05-23, version 8.6.7* lil to no engagement, posting feels pointless now. also too much cp n ai porn lately, so it rlly ain't worth usin ts was mad addicting anyway, so yall did me a favor pushing me away 🤷🏾‍♂️ ### 1/5 — Greedy & Unintuitive *2026-05-12, version 8.6.6* Full screen ads blast you out of nowhere and settings are a mess. ### 1/5 — Version update 8.6.5 *2026-05-01, version 8.6.5* Those full screen intrusive scam bait ads are back and now there’s even new 1/4 screen ads on top that make viewable space smaller than before! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Nice *2026-08-29, version 8.8.1* Nice ### 5/5 — ура порна *2026-08-15* имба потому что тут многа порны ### 5/5 — The first time we had a conversation’s was a few years *2026-08-05, version 8.7.2* The most common type for a single ### 5/5 — best app! *2026-07-28, version 8.7.1* 👏 ### 5/5 — The first time we had a conversation *2026-07-10, version 8.7.1* The most common type for a single ### 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. ### 5/5 — Fabulous Art *2026-06-21, version 8.6.12* Nicely Treat for the Eyes ### 5/5 — Good app for illustrations *2026-06-15, version 8.6.12* Missing search by tags for individual creators ### 5/5 — A suggestion *2026-06-07, version 8.6.10* Nice app, I really wonder why I must spend money to view my history,that’s silly. ### 5/5 — What I think *2026-05-20, version 8.6.7* The Pixiv app is a wonderful way to experience creative art, and support artists that have a passion for the same characters we love, and new ones we haven’t seen before. I could spend all day looking around, and never lose interest. It’s worth the memory on your device. --- *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 2026-09-03.*