# theCHIVE — Funny pics, videos, community

> Daily curated funny photos and videos for lighthearted entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by Chive Media Group, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 167,901 App Store ratings · 491 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews.md

## What is theCHIVE?

theCHIVE App is the most-downloaded humor app in iOS history. The content variety is a unique mix of Humor, Hotness, and Humanity.  No long-winded articles, just your daily dose of the most amusing photos and videos the internet has to offer. 

- Content curated to be a happy escape
- No politics or snarky humor
- A little cleavage never hurt anybody
- No news! We're here to entertain not inform

For more information and to access our Terms of Use, please visit http://www.chivemediagroup.com/legal/terms/

## Key features

- Daily dose of amusing photos and videos
- Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity
- Happy escape content
- No politics or snarky humor
- No news, purely entertainment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |


## What do users think of theCHIVE?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 491)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad ads declining content

*2026-08-23, version 2.9.5*

This app used to be funny every now and then. Now it’s hardly ever. Content has declined in quality and gotten dumber. Worst of all are the ads. If you ever wondered what sub-Temu quality marketing via AI slop looks like, by all means download this app.

### 4/5 — Intrusive Adds

*2026-08-20, version 2.9.5*

Content is not as good as it once was but still ok. Adds are intrusive to the point of closing the app.

### 2/5 — Come on man

*2026-08-19, version 2.9.5*

There are too many ads that are taking up so much space that they look like they are a part of the photo gallery

### 1/5 — Ad apocalypse

*2026-08-12, version 2.9.5*

The app has been so overly filled with ads it's getting unbearable to use.

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2026-08-12, version 2.9.5*

Ever since this app switched up it is not good. Bring back the old Chive!

### 3/5 — TMI

*2026-07-23, version 2.9.4*

I wish they would quit posting some fat guy in his underwear for weight  loss as their advertising.

### 2/5 — New editors ruined it

*2026-07-09, version 2.9.4*

This used to be a great app with a great community and great galleries. This young generation is killing it. The sports guy for them doesn’t understand sports. Other young ones interject their poorly understood politics into every gallery. What once made this app and community great, unfortunately it is dying

### 1/5 — Probably, the worst app in the world

*2026-07-08, version 2.9.4*

Delete it fast

### 2/5 — What happened!?

*2026-07-06, version 2.9.4*

This app is a shell of what it used to be.

### 4/5 — Bug fix please

*2026-06-02, version 2.9.3*

I’ve had this app for the last 10 years and absolutely love it. But within the last, at least month most pics won’t show up. Not all pics, only some. Some categories none will
show and other categories a few will. I’ve tried different internet, deleted the app and reinstalled, signed out and back in and nothing fixes it. Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing this? Thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about theCHIVE

### What kind of content does this app offer?

The app provides a daily stream of amusing photos and videos. The content is a unique mix of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, designed to be a happy escape without politics or news.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements.

### What makes this app different from news or political apps?

This app is strictly for entertainment and does not feature news or political content. The focus is on providing lighthearted amusement through photos and videos, avoiding snarky humor or informative articles.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for individuals who are looking for a daily dose of lighthearted entertainment and amusing visual content. It's for those seeking a happy escape from their daily routines.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.5 — 2026-08-11

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.9.4 — 2026-06-02

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.9.3 — 2026-05-07

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.9.2 — 2026-04-19

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.9.1 — 2026-04-13

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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