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Pinterest alternatives

Pinterest users are looking for alternatives due to an overwhelming number of ads, persistent bugs, and a decline in content quality with the rise of AI-generated pins. Many seek platforms with better user experience, less intrusive advertising, and more reliable features for content discovery and sharing.

Why users look for alternatives to Pinterest

The alternatives

YouTube
4.7★ · 48,038,788 ratings · Free

YouTube is a vast platform for video content, offering educational material, entertainment, and music R52. Users appreciate its extensive library and ability to find help or learn new things R52.

Better for: YouTube is better for users who want to watch videos for learning, entertainment, or listening to music R52. It suits those who prefer video content over static images and are looking for tutorials, documentaries, or general entertainment R52.

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Spotify
4.8★ · 40,877,669 ratings · Free

Spotify is a popular music streaming service with a vast library of songs, allowing users to organize their music and create playlists R66R69. It has been a reliable app for many users for years R69.

Better for: Spotify is better for users primarily interested in music and audio content R66R69. It suits those who want to discover new songs, create playlists, and have their music well organized R66. However, free users face limitations like ads, limited skips, and inability to choose song order on mobile R66R68.

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Instagram
4.7★ · 29,253,285 ratings · Free

Instagram is a social media platform focused on sharing photos and videos, allowing users to express themselves and connect with others R80. It provides opportunities for sharing personal joy and engaging with content .

Better for: Instagram is better for users who want to share their own photos and videos, express themselves visually, and connect with friends and followers R80. It suits those looking for a platform to post personal content and engage with a community . However, users report issues with account bans, privacy concerns, and bugs with features like Reels and comments R79R81R82.

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TikTok
4.7★ · 18,317,289 ratings · Free

TikTok is a highly entertaining platform for short-form video content, offering a wide variety of content and good vibes R94. Many users find it addictive due to its engaging nature .

Better for: TikTok is better for users seeking short, entertaining video content and a platform to discover new trends and creators R94. It suits those who enjoy quick, engaging videos and a dynamic feed R94. However, users frequently report issues with account bans, glitches, and moderation problems R93R94R96.

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ChatGPT
4.8★ · 8,527,812 ratings · Free

ChatGPT is an AI system that provides fast, interesting, and well-worded responses, offering information and explanations . Users find it helpful for getting support and answers to their questions .

Better for: ChatGPT is better for users who need assistance with writing, information gathering, or generating ideas . It suits those looking for an AI assistant to provide quick and detailed responses . However, some users report issues with political correctness, inaccurate information, over-explaining, and a decline in quality R107.

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Stick with Pinterest if

You should stick with Pinterest if you primarily use it for visual inspiration and saving content to boards, and you are not significantly bothered by the current level of ads or AI-generated content .

Evidence note: All alternatives have sufficient reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Why are so many people leaving Pinterest?
Many people are leaving Pinterest because of an overwhelming number of ads, with some users reporting an ad every two pins, making the app nearly unusable R10R31. Other reasons include persistent bugs, such as non-functional widgets and issues saving pins, and a decline in content quality due to an increase in AI-generated images R1R19R27.
What are the main complaints about Pinterest?
The main complaints about Pinterest include an excessive amount of ads that disrupt the user experience and often lead to accidental clicks R3R6R10R31. Users also report numerous bugs, such as broken home screen widgets, problems with saving pins, and login issues R1R4R27. Additionally, many are dissatisfied with the increase in AI-generated content and a perceived decrease in genuine creative inspiration R9R19.
Is Pinterest still good for finding inspiration?
While some users still find Pinterest helpful for ideas and inspiration R17, many report that the app's quality for finding creative content has declined significantly due to an overwhelming number of ads and an increase in AI-generated images R7R9R19. Users state that the feed is now filled with more ads and AI 'slop' rather than genuine artistic or handmade content R13R19.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Pinterest 3/5 · US Ugh: Screw your massive ad problem
  2. [R6] Pinterest 3/5 · US /: I’ve been using Pinterest for over a decade and the ads have started to out way the number of related pins. It’s very frustrating. This is my favorite app. I would love to see this change
  3. [R10] Pinterest 1/5 · US BEGGING for an AD-Free Option: THERE IS AN AD EVERY TWO PINS NOW. I genuinely hate this app. And maybe people arent leaving reviews but they are talking about it on social media and they’re all in agreement: the ads have gotten INSANELY out of control. The app is almost unusable which is really really sad. This was once such an enjoyable ap and it’s been destroyed by capitalism just as everything
  4. [R31] Pinterest 1/5 · US Ads, Ads, and You Guessed It…More Ads: Pinterest has become virtually unusable due to the amount of ads. I see one actual pin for SIX ads. The ads are hypersensitive and open if you get even CLOSE to them. Pinterest is no longer the enjoyable, creative platform it used to be. Now it is largely a platform for ads. It’s easy to tell that Pinterest no longer prioritizes the customer experience, becau
  5. [R1] Pinterest 1/5 · US trash: every update makes it worse and worse. too many ads, creator functions are so buggy, home screen widgets don’t work. would give it zero stars if i could
  6. [R2] Pinterest 4/5 · US Please Fix Update: My favorite app but I am so sad about the new update. My board sections are so hard to access now, it's not very user friendly! The old format was perfect, please fix.
  7. [R4] Pinterest 1/5 · US Terrible bugs: I ran into this issue upon logging in on my laptop. After typing in the CORRECT credentials, the site not only logged me out on all devices but also reset my password. I wish I was making this up. Now, not only do I have to log back in on MULTIPLE devices, but I also have to set up an entirely new password. Highly upset.
  8. [R18] Pinterest 3/5 · US widgets??: fix the widget option bc what 💔 the option to pick a board aint even there
  9. [R7] Pinterest 1/5 · US Deleted my reviews: My reviews of this useless app keep getting reviews. If you want to see influencers and nonsense, use this app. Even if you only have interests in dogs, which I tried for the heck of it, you’ll get couples and models
  10. [R9] Pinterest 3/5 · US Loved it, really sad that there is so many ads: I have had this app for years but with the new updates, it is constantly filled with post generated by AI. You are able to turn some of the AI generated content off but now I have noticed more ads. It very saddening I miss the old Pinterest.
  11. [R17] Pinterest 4/5 · US Pictures, and more: Very interesting tools are featured, many new ideas are posted very helpful. Don't like the pictures poses which AI. Let it be natural, not fake or enhanced ones. Thanks.
  12. [R19] Pinterest 1/5 · US Too many ads and AI: Used to be one of my favorite apps but it is unusable now because of the amount of ads and AI slop rather than actual creative inspiration and projects
  13. [R15] Pinterest 3/5 · US Stop Blocking Comments: It’d be nice if they would keep from disabling commentary on posts. Among many likes I have, I’m constantly having to contend with “Comments are blocked for this post” or similar errors. Takes away from the joy of being here.
  14. [R21] Pinterest 3/5 · US Pinterest: I've enjoyed pinning, yet I'm wondering about your algorithm and just where Pinterest is headed into the future??? I've had a few emails in the past about removing pins that someone complained about, not directed at me, but I'm confused🤔 You recently sent me 7 emails about the same pin being removed😳 that's overkill or were 7 Really necessary???? The pin was of 2 small donkeys in a
  15. [R24] Pinterest 3/5 · US I give it 3/5 stars on this app 🍎🪽: I’m really disappointed when I discovered that Pinterest has Al stuff and everything I save people arts I away see those Al “arts “ in my feed it start to annoy me every time I try to report someone the app doesn’t do anything about it it bugs me so much and I hate it when they sent me a email saying that the pin I save it taken down ??? Like hello please fix th
  16. [R37] Pinterest 1/5 · US All they do is report you: You can’t save pins (they report you for copyright infringement). Why have that option if you aren’t allowed to do so? You can’t look at tattoos, bikinis, piercings (nothing salacious)…they report you for everything. Pinterest is using AI for this and you will get popped on years old saved pins. I get reported 5-10 per week for old pins I have saved. Legit, nothing wrong
  17. [R52] YouTube 5/5 · US The best app there is: YouTube since I was a little kid and I love it. It’s helped me so much and taught me so much and changed my life. It showed me so much about history and everything I could ever think about if I was gonna give any money to any app that there is, it would be 200% all the time please YouTube don’t side with China
  18. [R53] YouTube 3/5 · US Too many ads: WAY too many ads for one video, especially to the longer videos like every 5 minutes there’s an add and the tiny ad box that appears in the corner when you skip one is just taking away from the experience of watching. It’s getting tiring but overall, I love the app and just see the ads as a little too excessive.
  19. [R54] YouTube 1/5 · US STOP with the Shorts push: Why is it that every time I open the app it’s on the Shorts tab and not the Home page??? Horrible idea and you should fire whoever thought of that
  20. [R56] YouTube 3/5 · US Fix your app: YouTube isn’t terrible but I have some complaints 1. Too many adds 2. Bring back the dislike button 3. Lower premium prices 4. Work on moderation I have seen videos and especially adds that should not be on YouTube.
  21. [R65] Spotify 1/5 · US Disappointed: Why can’t I play music when my data is off?
  22. [R66] Spotify 4/5 · US Skips: Great app! Has all the songs you could possibly imagine. Only thing that is missing is that 6 skips is little, like just because I don’t have premium I only have 6 skips..
  23. [R68] Spotify 1/5 · US you give me nothing without premium. You treat me like if I don’t spend $125 a year on your premium.: 0/10
  24. [R69] Spotify 5/5 · US Faithful user of 7 years: This app never let me down, through highschool and into my adult life this is still quite amazing
  25. [R79] Instagram 1/5 · US This is a very creepy and invasive application. You should be disgusted: This was an app I’ve used and it was okay until I realized how invasive it is and how it seems to basically completely disregard privacy by having tools actively scanning things regularly. This is incredibly creepy to know something or someone basically has their head over my shoulder while I’m just trying to chat with anoth
  26. [R80] Instagram 5/5 · US I love this App: This app is so great and is giving me great opportunities 😍😍😍
  27. [R81] Instagram 3/5 · US Degradation: Why have all the cool features been removed?! Where is the ability to translate comments? Where is the ability to rewind voice messages? Why this degradation?!
  28. [R82] Instagram 1/5 · US They keep asking for my ID when im 17 and don’t not own them yet: And keep temporary freezing my whole instagram page and to the point i can’t call or text anyone
  29. [R93] TikTok 1/5 · US Black screen with logo: Since newest update on won’t load and I’m on iOS 15.8
  30. [R94] TikTok 4/5 · US Good news and bad news: I rate it 4 stars bc they keep banning me but I’m the right age to be on it but overall there’s good content and good vibes
  31. [R95] TikTok 3/5 · US Alphabetical Video saving: Could you alphabetize videos when they are saved so it’s easier to find the titles?
  32. [R96] TikTok 1/5 · US Banned: This is the worse app ever I got banned for no reason
  33. [R107] ChatGPT 1/5 · US Hedging Politically Correct Clown: ChatGPT is the worst. Can never give you a straight answer on anything and is the equivalent of the most anal and loyal corporate slave youll ever meet.
  34. [R108] ChatGPT 5/5 · US Da consejos buenos: Es el mejor
  35. [R109] ChatGPT 3/5 · US Image feature removed?: The new version can't add photos, images, or files? Do I have to subscribe to the Plus version for in-depth use? · translated
  36. [R110] ChatGPT 1/5 · US One of Trump's main supporters.: This app supports evil tyrant so I cannot use it anymore. Zero stars if I could. Also, they won't let me cancel the subscription ... it's giving me the runaround
  37. [R27] Pinterest 3/5 · US Bugs: I love Pinterest, use it everyday, but there’s a particular recurring bug that’s really frustrating. Boards disappear when you’re trying to save pins, and you can’t save anything to half of them. It’s happened many times, and the update usually fixes it, but I’ve been waiting for at least a week and I still can’t save to half my boards. Should be the bare minimum functionality for this app,
  38. [R13] Pinterest 1/5 · US Too many ads for Amazon etc.: There are way too many adds from large companies like Amazon or Temu. I really enjoyed the site when it was about small business & more artist/ hand made.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store