# Lock Screen HD vs Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen HD at none against Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme's 3. Lock Screen HD also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (233 vs 71). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Lock Screen HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Lock Screen HD against 4.1 for Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 233 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Lock Screen HD's written reviews are positive against 48% of Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme's.

Lock Screen HD ships an update every 33 months, Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen HD | Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-hd/id1039729174/reviews) | **[4.1 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-live-wallpaper-and-theme/id1356396430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PPCLINK Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/833424538) | [Zane Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895890752) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-hd/id1039729174)

Design a unique and stylish lock screen using your own photos, exclusive artwork, and designer themes. Easily customize backgrounds and frames with a simple slide gesture. Discover a wide range of categorized wallpapers updated regularly.

**Highlights:** Personalize with own photos, Exclusive art images, Designer themes, Slide to change style, Regular wallpaper updates, Categorized wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-live-wallpaper-and-theme/id1356396430)

Personalize your phone's lock screen and home desktop with a vast collection of dynamic and static HD wallpapers. Create your own unique live wallpapers using your photos and videos with easy-to-use DIY tools.

**Highlights:** Massive HD dynamic and static wallpaper library, Daily desktop customization, Optimized interface for better experience, DIY live wallpaper creation, Video editing for live photos, Filter effects and border frames

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Payment | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Payment | $4.49 | per month |
| Yearly Payment | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Creative and good effect
- 💖 Works for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most wallpapers cost money
- 🚫 Live wallpapers don't move
- 📉 Poor quality images
- ⏳ Slow download times
- ❌ Not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not in photos or settings
- Downloads not found on phone
- Live wallpapers don't move
- App doesn't work on iPad

**Requested features**

- More free wallpapers
- Allow GIFs or photos from gallery
- Remove upgrade costs
- Make own wallpapers live


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen HD free?

Lock Screen HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme free?

Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen HD or Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme?

Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme is rated higher. Lock Screen HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme averages 4.1 from 233 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen HD or Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme have ads?

Both Lock Screen HD and Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen HD or Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme?

Lock Screen HD ships an update every 33 months, and Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme every 5 months. Most recently, Lock Screen HD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic Live Wallpaper & Theme on October 24, 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.*