# pixiv vs 次元岛

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pixiv at 43% against 次元岛's 0%. pixiv also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). 次元岛's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pixiv sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 次元岛 asks for nothing beyond the download.

pixiv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pixiv has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of pixiv's written reviews are positive against 0% of 次元岛's.

pixiv ships an update weekly, 次元岛 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | 次元岛 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosplay/id1112866571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [jubo xu](https://appshunter.io/developer/937130885) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Explore a vast collection of over 160 million illustrations, manga, and novels from Japan's largest creative community. Discover new artists, browse trending content, and share your own creations. Personalize your feed with recommendations based on your preferences.

**Highlights:** 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)

**In-app purchases (12)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 次元岛

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosplay/id1112866571)

A dedicated community for cosplay enthusiasts to share their work, connect with fellow cosplayers, and discover local talent. Users can upload photo albums, comment on creations, and post daily updates to follow others.

**Highlights:** Submit cosplay photo albums, Comment on user creations, Post daily updates, Follow other cosplayers, Discover local cosplayers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

pixiv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 次元岛 free?

次元岛 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, pixiv or 次元岛?

pixiv is rated higher. pixiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while 次元岛 averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do pixiv or 次元岛 have ads?

pixiv shows ads; 次元岛 does not.

### Which is updated more often, pixiv or 次元岛?

pixiv ships an update weekly, and 次元岛 every 3 weeks. Most recently, pixiv was updated on September 30, 2026 and 次元岛 on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*