# pixivコミック vs WebComics

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WebComics at 67K against pixivコミック's 271. WebComics also leads on chart position (#22 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pixivコミック sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and WebComics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for pixivコミック against 4.8 for WebComics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebComics has 67K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of pixivコミック's written reviews are positive against 45% of WebComics's.

pixivコミック ships an update fortnightly, WebComics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pixivコミック | WebComics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id975414811/reviews) | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcomics-webtoon-manga/id1337550955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 271 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | **45.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 108 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [WEBCOMICS HOLDINGS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437232249) |

## What reviewers say

### pixivコミック

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixiv/id975414811)

Read over 10,600 free manga titles, including exclusive pixiv content and popular series. Discover new hits daily, curated by editors from the world's largest illustration and manga platform. Support creators directly through likes and comments.

**Highlights:** Exclusive pixiv content, Over 10,600 free manga titles, Daily curated recommendations, Support for original manga creators, No waiting or points system, pixiv account integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 160コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 320コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 480コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 490コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 730コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,000コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2,000コイン | $11.99 | one-time |


### WebComics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcomics-webtoon-manga/id1337550955)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #24 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #36 Top Grossing · Book, #79 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of authentic comics, manga, and manhwa across diverse genres like romance, action, and fantasy. Enjoy daily free reading, personalized recommendations, and offline downloads for an unparalleled reading experience.

**Highlights:** Authentic comic series, Diverse genres (Romance, Action, Fantasy, etc.), Daily free reading privileges, Personalized recommendations, Free downloads for offline reading, Exclusive original content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly PLUS Membership | $199.99 | per month |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great content and variety
- 🎨 Excellent art and illustrations
- 🤩 Engaging and captivating stories
- 🕰️ Consistent and timely updates
- 🔍 Easy to navigate and discover new comics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive gem/coin system to unlock chapters
- 🔒 Lack of free access to full comics
- 🔀 Confusing and frustrating coin/gem system
- ⏱️ Slow coin earning rate
- 🔁 Repeated ads to unlock chapters

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Glitches with daily login rewards
- Syncing issues across devices
- Image loading failures

**Requested features**

- Ability to exchange coins for gems
- More free chapter access
- Improved organization and bookmarking
- Offline reading mode
- Better translation quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pixivコミック free?

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

### Is WebComics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pixivコミック or WebComics?

WebComics is rated higher. pixivコミック averages 4.7 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while WebComics averages 4.8 from 67K ratings.

### Do pixivコミック or WebComics have ads?

Both pixivコミック and WebComics show ads.

### Which is updated more often, pixivコミック or WebComics?

pixivコミック ships an update fortnightly, and WebComics every 2 weeks. Most recently, pixivコミック was updated on November 9, 2026 and WebComics on November 10, 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.*