# pixiv vs KOOK语音

The clearest difference is rating: pixiv at 4.5 against KOOK语音's 3.7. pixiv also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 24%) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 538). KOOK语音's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pixiv sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and KOOK语音 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pixiv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pixiv has 6.7K ratings behind it against 538, 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 24% of KOOK语音's.

pixiv ships an update weekly, KOOK语音 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | KOOK语音 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews)** | [3.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 538 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [Beijing Xiaoyaoyixia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499296320) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### KOOK语音

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327)

Enjoy high-quality, secure, and free voice communication with smooth text chat and unique bot functionalities. Connect across multiple devices and globally for seamless interaction, especially during gaming.

**Highlights:** High-quality voice calls, Smooth text communication, Functional bots, Multi-device support, Global connectivity, In-game overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 限时BUFF优惠助力包(30天) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时BUFF优惠助力包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时优惠助力包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（7天） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700KOOK币 | $1.79 | one-time |
| 服务器助力包(30天) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 服务器助力包(30天) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 单月加持 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（30天） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3500KOOK币 | $8.49 | one-time |
| 季度加持 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享专业版（30天） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7000KOOK币 | $16.90 | one-time |
| 优惠活动年度BUFF加持 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 半年加持 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（180天） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 年度加持 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年度加持 | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for Chinese users
- 👍 Useful alternative to Discord
- 💬 Good for connecting with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restrictive registration requirements
- 🌐 Limited support for international users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Frequent disconnections and login issues
- Compatibility problems on tablets and older devices

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve app stability and performance
- Provide more free features without paywall
- Expand platform support beyond mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

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

### Is KOOK语音 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pixiv or KOOK语音?

pixiv is rated higher. pixiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while KOOK语音 averages 3.7 from 538 ratings.

### Do pixiv or KOOK语音 have ads?

Both pixiv and KOOK语音 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, pixiv or KOOK语音?

pixiv ships an update weekly, and KOOK语音 fortnightly. Most recently, pixiv was updated on September 24, 2026 and KOOK语音 on September 25, 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.*