# pixiv vs WALLIS

The clearest difference is update cadence: pixiv at weekly against WALLIS's every 2 months. pixiv also leads on chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and WALLIS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pixiv ships an update weekly, WALLIS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | WALLIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [MySeat.com Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567056519) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### WALLIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallis/id6756966630)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Exclusive Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Exclusive Membership | $38.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

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

### Is WALLIS free?

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

### Do pixiv or WALLIS have ads?

Both pixiv and WALLIS show ads.

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

pixiv ships an update weekly, and WALLIS every 2 months. Most recently, pixiv was updated on October 2, 2026 and WALLIS on September 16, 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.*