# Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 100% against Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+'s 38%. Countdown Widget also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1K vs 6). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Countdown Widget is free to download; Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ costs $0.99 up front. Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-photo-wallpaper-maker-plus/id1067651799/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voros Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/438175470) | [锋 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863829052) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-photo-wallpaper-maker-plus/id1067651799)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Discover over 100 animated wallpapers for your iPhone's lock screen. Choose from a variety of themes, from nature scenes to geometric designs. Save your favorites and set them as dynamic lock screen backgrounds.

**Highlights:** 100+ animated wallpapers, Variety of themes, Save to Camera Roll, Set as live lock screen, Interactive animations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Relaxing beach scenes
- 👍 Great graphics and animation
- 💖 Fantastic live wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 Doesn't save wallpapers properly
- 💸 Paid app with ads
- 🤬 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers don't save or stay live
- App crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- New scenery options (e.g. tornadoes, animals)
- Ability to use live wallpapers on home screen


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807)

Track important dates and countdowns with customizable themes and widgets. Get timely reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant events. Organize your days into personalized books and utilize lunar calendar support.

**Highlights:** Countdown and anniversary tracking, Customizable themes and palettes, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Lunar calendar support, Regional holiday rules, Day books for organization, Privacy-focused local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytrove Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Daytrove Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Daytrove Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ free?

Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ or Countdown Widget have ads?

Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ or Countdown Widget?

Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Widget every 4 days. Most recently, Live Photo Wallpaper Maker+ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 31, 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.*
