# theCHIVE vs Imgur Browsr

The clearest difference is rating: theCHIVE at 4.6 against Imgur Browsr's 2.8. theCHIVE also leads on ratings volume (168K vs 211) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Imgur Browsr's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Imgur Browsr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

theCHIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 211, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of theCHIVE's written reviews are positive against 28% of Imgur Browsr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, Imgur Browsr every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | theCHIVE | Imgur Browsr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews)** | [2.8 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgur-browsr/id652142867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 211 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **28.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) | [Marin Huljev](https://appshunter.io/developer/415139636) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Imgur Browsr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgur-browsr/id652142867)

Browse a vast collection of funny images, GIFs, inspirational posters, and cat pictures. Upload your own content, interact with others through comments and votes, and save your favorite finds. Customize your experience with personalized feeds and notifications.

**Highlights:** Browse gallery images and albums, Comment, upvote, and downvote content, Upload images to your account, Share images via social media or email, Save images to camera roll, Search and access subreddit galleries, Receive 'Image of the Day' notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Great alternative to official Imgur app
- 🚀 Fast image loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Unable to load more than 3 images in a post
- 🐛 Login and account-related problems
- 🐛 Ads with annoying audio

**Reported bugs**

- Images and comments fail to load
- App freezes or crashes when opening subreddits
- Upload button not visible on iPad
- Endless login loop on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view own comments and replies
- Implement a grid-based thumbnail view
- Allow searching for images/users, not just subreddits
- Expand/collapse threaded comments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Is Imgur Browsr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theCHIVE or Imgur Browsr?

theCHIVE is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while Imgur Browsr averages 2.8 from 211 ratings.

### Do theCHIVE or Imgur Browsr have ads?

theCHIVE shows ads; Imgur Browsr does not.

### Which is updated more often, theCHIVE or Imgur Browsr?

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Imgur Browsr every 2 months. Most recently, theCHIVE was updated on October 15, 2026 and Imgur Browsr on October 15, 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.*