# pixiv vs SKPORT

The clearest difference is rating: pixiv at 4.5 against SKPORT's 3.6. pixiv also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 30) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). SKPORT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pixiv sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SKPORT asks for nothing beyond the download.

pixiv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pixiv has 6.7K ratings behind it against 30, 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 42% of SKPORT's.

pixiv ships an update weekly, SKPORT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | SKPORT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews)** | [3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skport/id6748973330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### SKPORT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skport/id6748973330)

Connect with the official community for news and updates on games, music, and animations. Share your creations, discuss daily life, and participate in events for exclusive rewards.

**Highlights:** Official game news and updates, Dedicated game forums, General community chat, Share player creations, Community events and rewards, Exclusive merch opportunities

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

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

### Is SKPORT free?

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

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

pixiv is rated higher. pixiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while SKPORT averages 3.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do pixiv or SKPORT have ads?

pixiv shows ads; SKPORT does not.

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

pixiv ships an update weekly, and SKPORT monthly. Most recently, pixiv was updated on October 27, 2026 and SKPORT on October 24, 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.*