# intoLive vs VideoToLive

The clearest difference is ratings volume: intoLive at 115K against VideoToLive's 596. intoLive also leads on chart position (#46 vs unranked). VideoToLive's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. intoLive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and VideoToLive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

intoLive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: intoLive has 115K ratings behind it against 596, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of intoLive's written reviews are positive against 62% of VideoToLive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | intoLive | VideoToLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intolive-live-wallpapers/id1061859052/reviews)** | [4.4 (596 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videotolive/id1525653194/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **115K** | 596 |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ImgBase, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/903692682) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### intoLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intolive-live-wallpapers/id1061859052)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning vertical videos for social media platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. This app offers a wide range of editing tools, effects, music, and transitions to enhance your video content.

**Highlights:** Vertical video optimization (9:16), Merge photos, videos, Live Photo, GIFs, 50+ effects, 100+ text styles, 100+ royalty-free soundtracks, Trim, split, speed adjustment, Artistic filters and color correction, 35+ video transitions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly intoLive Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly intoLive Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual intoLive Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime intoLive Pro | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick conversion of videos to live photos
- 💡 Ability to add filters and edit live photos
- 🤩 Pleasantly surprised by the app's capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns due to data collection
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around data practices
- 🔒 Mandatory in-app purchases to unlock key features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Live photos not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Live photos not saving properly
- Crashes and freezes when creating live photos
- Inability to set live photos as wallpapers

**Requested features**

- Longer duration for live photos
- More customization options for live photos
- Support for audio in live photos
- Compatibility with a wider range of devices


### VideoToLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videotolive/id1525653194)

Transform your videos and photos into dynamic live wallpapers for your device. This professional tool allows for custom key times and photos, video trimming, and rotation. Enjoy a more personalized and engaging home screen experience.

**Highlights:** Convert videos to live photos, Convert photos to live photos, Custom key time, Custom key photo, Trim video, Rotate & flip video

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VideoToLive Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VideoToLive Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Converts videos to live wallpapers
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Fast conversion process
- 🎨 Allows for aesthetic customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤑 Paywall for extended features
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 📵 Incompatible with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Videos turning into black screens
- Saved live photos not working as wallpapers
- Unexpected aspect ratio changes
- Inability to save or set live wallpapers

**Requested features**

- Add audio support for live wallpapers
- Improve cropping and editing tools
- Expand compatibility to more devices
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is intoLive free?

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

### Is VideoToLive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, intoLive or VideoToLive?

intoLive is rated higher. intoLive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while VideoToLive averages 4.4 from 596 ratings.

### Do intoLive or VideoToLive have ads?

Both intoLive and VideoToLive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, intoLive or VideoToLive?

intoLive ships an update monthly, and VideoToLive monthly. Most recently, intoLive was updated on November 9, 2026 and VideoToLive on November 7, 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.*