# pixiv vs 百度贴吧

The clearest difference is rating: pixiv at 4.5 against 百度贴吧's 3.1. pixiv also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 20%) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). 百度贴吧's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pixiv sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 百度贴吧 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pixiv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of pixiv's written reviews are positive against 20% of 百度贴吧's.

pixiv ships an update weekly, 百度贴吧 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | 百度贴吧 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews)** | [3.1 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477927812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 20.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

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

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Explore a vast collection of illustrations, manga, and novels from a leading creative community. Discover new artists, browse trending content, and share your own creations. Personalize your feed and find inspiration anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Discover illustrations, manga, and novels, Browse trending and new works, Search by keywords, tags, and creators, Personalized recommendations, Post and share your own artwork, Follow favorite artists

**In-app purchases (5)**

| 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 |

**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


### 百度贴吧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477927812)

Discover and join communities based on your interests, from sports and gaming to trending memes. Connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and engage in discussions about your favorite topics.

**Highlights:** Interest-based communities, Sports event discussions, Gaming guides and tips, Meme and trend exploration, Connect with like-minded users, Content sharing and discussion

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 贴吧会员自动续费版1个月 | $0.99 | per month |
| 贴吧超级会员1个月的使用权（自动续费） | $3.49 | per month |
| 百度贴吧ios端12元T豆 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员1个月的使用权 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端50元T豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员3个月的使用权 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端108元T豆 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员续费打折版12个月使用权 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员续费打折版12个月使用权 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员12个月的使用权 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to use
- 🚀 Fast loading
- 💡 Interesting content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Strict account restrictions
- 🚫 Censorship issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to view images properly
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Delayed push notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Better content organization
- Ability to customize app settings
- More user privacy controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

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

### Is 百度贴吧 free?

百度贴吧 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, pixiv or 百度贴吧?

pixiv is rated higher. pixiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while 百度贴吧 averages 3.1 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do pixiv or 百度贴吧 have ads?

Both pixiv and 百度贴吧 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, pixiv or 百度贴吧?

pixiv ships an update weekly, and 百度贴吧 fortnightly. Most recently, pixiv was updated on November 12, 2026 and 百度贴吧 on November 12, 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.*