# pixiv vs CMDb2.0

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMDb2.0 at 100% against pixiv's 43%. CMDb2.0 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). pixiv's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 CMDb2.0 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CMDb2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pixiv has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of CMDb2.0's.

pixiv ships an update weekly, CMDb2.0 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixiv | CMDb2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id337248563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmdb20/id6757096456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [天津幕威艾迪网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645467858) |

## What reviewers say

### pixiv

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

**Currently charting:** #181 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


### CMDb2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmdb20/id6757096456)

This app facilitates professional networking and project collaboration within the film and arts industries. It offers identity verification, standardized profiles, and a platform for job postings, project invitations, and industry news.

**Highlights:** Professional identity verification, Standardized film professional profiles, Project and job invitations, Industry recruitment and project boards, Company and organization verification, Student and art academy access

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Student Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Student Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Standard Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixiv free?

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

### Is CMDb2.0 free?

CMDb2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, pixiv or CMDb2.0?

CMDb2.0 is rated higher. pixiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while CMDb2.0 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do pixiv or CMDb2.0 have ads?

pixiv shows ads; CMDb2.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, pixiv or CMDb2.0?

pixiv ships an update weekly, and CMDb2.0 every 2 weeks. Most recently, pixiv was updated on September 27, 2026 and CMDb2.0 on September 7, 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.*