# pixiv vs Chomog

The clearest difference is rating: pixiv at 4.5 against Chomog's 2.0. pixiv also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 1). Chomog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pixiv sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chomog sells 4 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pixiv has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

pixiv ships an update weekly, Chomog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | Chomog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomog/id1546583446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [内蒙古卓嘎信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546583448) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

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

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


### Chomog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomog/id1546583446)

This social networking app allows users to share photos and videos with friends using various filters and editing tools. It also features a chat function for rich messaging and a discovery feed to find new people and content.

**Highlights:** Photo and video sharing, Photo editing and beautification, Rich messaging chat, Discover nearby people, Content discovery feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| One month membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| Three months membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| One year membership | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

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

### Is Chomog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pixiv or Chomog?

pixiv is rated higher. pixiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Chomog averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do pixiv or Chomog have ads?

pixiv shows ads; Chomog does not.

### Which is updated more often, pixiv or Chomog?

pixiv ships an update weekly, and Chomog every 2 weeks. Most recently, pixiv was updated on October 14, 2026 and Chomog on October 4, 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.*