# intoLive vs Widget Cast

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widget Cast at freemium against intoLive's subscription. Widget Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown). intoLive's advantage is ratings volume (115K vs 6) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. intoLive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Widget Cast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

intoLive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: intoLive has 115K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of intoLive's written reviews are positive against 33% of Widget Cast's.

intoLive ships an update monthly, Widget Cast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | intoLive | Widget Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intolive-live-wallpapers/id1061859052/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cast-video-widgets/id6767938501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **115K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ImgBase, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/903692682) | [Dark Pie Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342818960) |

## What reviewers say

### intoLive

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Widget Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cast-video-widgets/id6767938501)

Animate your home screen with custom video widgets. Apply retro effects like CRT and pixelation to short clips. Organize videos into playlists and display them on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Video home screen widgets, Retro visual effects, Customizable playlists, Apple Watch support, Multiple widget sizes, Privacy-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Cast Pro! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Widget Cast Pro! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Widget Cast Pro! | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is intoLive free?

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

### Is Widget Cast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, intoLive or Widget Cast?

intoLive is rated higher. intoLive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while Widget Cast averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do intoLive or Widget Cast have ads?

intoLive shows ads; Widget Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, intoLive or Widget Cast?

intoLive ships an update monthly, and Widget Cast every 3 weeks. Most recently, intoLive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Widget Cast on October 22, 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.*