# iQIYI - Dramas, Anime, Shows

> Watch Asian dramas with subs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461999674](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461999674)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1461999674`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IQIYI INTERNATIONAL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (58,740 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.8.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2019-07-19
- **Size:** 174 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iqiyi-dramas-anime-shows/id1461999674)
- **Website:** [https://www.iq.com](https://www.iq.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iq.com/intl-common/international-privacyagreement.html](https://www.iq.com/intl-common/international-privacyagreement.html)

## Description

**iQIYI** is a streaming app featuring a premium library of Chinese, Korean and Thai dramas, anime, movies, variety shows and iQIYI Originals. Discover popular BL and romance series, exclusive productions, short dramas and weekly anime updates, with free viewing options and new titles added regularly.

Enjoy professional subtitles and a localized interface in multiple languages, plus 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Audio, watchlist support and seamless syncing across phones, tablets and TVs. Upgrade to VIP for ad-free viewing, early episode access and exclusive member content.

## Rankings

- #5,468 — Overall
- #30 — show
- #44 — anime
- #56 — netflix
- #74 — animation

## Review summary

Users appreciate the large catalog and solid video quality, especially for anime. However, repeated concerns include ads even for VIP, playback instability, limited free content, cross-device casting/TV app problems, and limited subtitle customization. These issues frequently outweigh the positives for many users, impacting overall usability and satisfaction.

### Pros

- Large catalog/variety of shows including anime.
- High video quality (4K) on supported devices.
- User interface/layout is easy to browse and feels familiar (similar to Viki).
- Strong appeal for anime content and related genres.

### Cons

- Ads persist despite VIP Premium (pop-ups and launch ads).
- Playback stability issues (buffering, loading errors, freezing, frequent progress resets).
- Limited free content; pay-to-watch model with many titles not available for free.
- Cross-device casting and TV app issues (TV casting failures, unreliable Samsung TV app, Windows download limitations).
- Subtitles customization is limited (large, blocking text; lack of advanced font/color/size options).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461999674)