# Pics HD for Reddit vs theCHIVE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pics HD for Reddit at none against theCHIVE's 3. Pics HD for Reddit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 51%). theCHIVE's advantage is ratings volume (168K vs 1.9K). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pics HD for Reddit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pics HD for Reddit against 4.6 for theCHIVE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Pics HD for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 51% of theCHIVE's.

Pics HD for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, theCHIVE every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pics HD for Reddit | theCHIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pics-hd-for-reddit/id429590524/reviews) | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **168K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FunPokes Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425068703) | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) |

## What reviewers say

### Pics HD for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pics-hd-for-reddit/id429590524)

Discover thousands of hilarious, outrageous, and amusing pictures curated by the Reddit community. Browse by subreddit or all combined, sort by popularity, and enjoy animated GIFs. Easily share your favorite finds with friends.

**Highlights:** Thousands of curated pictures, Animated GIF support, Browse by subreddit, Sort by hotness, newness, best, Thumbnail previews, Adjustable resolution, Swipe navigation, Share via social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### theCHIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087)

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

**Highlights:** Daily dose of amusing photos and videos, Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity, Happy escape content, No politics or snarky humor, No news, purely entertainment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pics HD for Reddit free?

Pics HD for Reddit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pics HD for Reddit or theCHIVE?

theCHIVE is rated higher. Pics HD for Reddit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while theCHIVE averages 4.6 from 168K ratings.

### Do Pics HD for Reddit or theCHIVE have ads?

theCHIVE shows ads; Pics HD for Reddit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pics HD for Reddit or theCHIVE?

Pics HD for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and theCHIVE every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pics HD for Reddit was updated on November 1, 2026 and theCHIVE on November 7, 2026.

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