# pixiv vs 次元喵

The clearest difference is rating: pixiv at 4.5 against 次元喵's 2.0. pixiv also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 次元喵's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. 次元喵 asks for nothing beyond the download.

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, 次元喵 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | 次元喵 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/aiacg/id1661474638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [秀珠 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620702069) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### 次元喵

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiacg/id1661474638)

Discover and download high-resolution anime and ACG artwork updated weekly. This social networking app also features AI-powered art generation and allows users to request new categories or artists.

**Highlights:** High-resolution anime artwork, Weekly artwork updates, Artwork download and sharing, AI art generation, User content requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

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

### Is 次元喵 free?

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

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

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

### Do pixiv or 次元喵 have ads?

Both pixiv and 次元喵 show ads.

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

pixiv ships an update weekly, and 次元喵 monthly. Most recently, pixiv was updated on September 24, 2026 and 次元喵 on August 30, 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.*