# pixiv vs Miria

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pixiv at 43% against Miria's 0%. pixiv also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 1). Miria's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Miria asks for nothing beyond the download.

pixiv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of pixiv's written reviews are positive against 0% of Miria's.

pixiv ships an update weekly, Miria every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | Miria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miria/id6449201469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [Aozora Sugimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688060027) |

## 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


### Miria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miria/id6449201469)

This app is a client for the decentralized social network Misskey. It allows you to view timelines, post notes, and utilize features like antennas and channels. Supports multiple accounts and servers, with advanced input and image editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Timeline browsing and note posting, Support for multiple accounts and servers, MFM input completion, Customizable tab emojis, Advanced reaction picker, Image editing before posting

**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 Miria free?

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

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

pixiv is rated higher. pixiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Miria averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do pixiv or Miria have ads?

pixiv shows ads; Miria does not.

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

pixiv ships an update weekly, and Miria every 8 days. Most recently, pixiv was updated on October 16, 2026 and Miria on September 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.*