Comparison

Live Wallpapers for Me vs Vellum Wallpapers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Live Wallpapers for Me

Animate your device's screen with a vast collection of dynamic wallpapers. Choose from stunning sceneries, cute animals, or abstract patterns. You can even create your own live wallpapers from videos.

Highlights
  • Animated live wallpapers
  • 4K backgrounds
  • Video to live wallpaper converter
  • Weekly new animations
  • Favorite wallpapers collection
  • Lock screen customization
Features
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Ready to take a step up in customizing your device? Animate your screen with spectacular time-lapse sceneries, cute pets bringing a ​smile to your face, or hypnotic abstract dynamic patterns, carrying your thoughts away. You can even witness a powerful cosmic explosion right on your Lock Screen! We add new great animations and dynamic themes weekly, on the fly, so you’ll always have something new for your screen at hand. Also, we have something special for you! With our Live Wallpaper Maker tool, you can turn your videos into live wallpapers and keep happy memories alive on your device's Lock Screen! Here’s how to WOW everyone with the new look of your device: - Choose from impressive live wallpapers and press Save - Set the Live background you selected as your Lock Screen wallpaper - Press your Lock Screen to let the magic happen! You can also create a personal collection of wallpapers of your choice in a tap! Save and store them in the “Favorite” category. Have the wallpapers you liked at your fingertips to customize your lock screen anytime you want. Get high-quality animations for your screen and make your device draw admiring glances! For complete access to all Live Wallpapers for Me features, you will need to allow access to the following: *Photos - to import backgrounds you like and set them to your Lock Screen; *Notifications to keep you informed when new live wallpapers are added to the app. Get Live Wallpapers for Me Premium Upgrade to the Premium version and unlock all premium wallpapers, get regular content updates and remove ads! * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * Please note that you can’t set Live wallpapers if you’re using the Low Power Mode. Privacy Policy: https://customlyapps.com/privacy_policy.html EULA: https://customlyapps.com/eula.html AdChoices: https://customlyapps.com/privacy_policy.html California Privacy Notice: https://customlyapps.com/privacy_policy.html#h

About

Vellum Wallpapers

Discover a vast collection of hand-picked, high-definition wallpapers designed for your device's lock screen. Enjoy daily new releases and a powerful built-in blur tool to customize your backgrounds. Access a library of stunning images and unique daily options.

Highlights
  • Hand-picked HD wallpapers
  • Hundreds of free images
  • Regular new packs
  • Daily limited wallpaper
  • Built-in blurring tool
  • Access to past daily wallpapers (premium)
Features
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Introducing Vellum - find beautiful hand-picked wallpapers. With hundreds of stunning images included completely FREE in the app, you could change your look every day. We have new packs arriving regularly and also a brand new wallpaper every day. With Vellum, you won't need any other wallpaper app ever again. *A Sight For Sore Eyes* We've sorted through thousands of images and created breathtaking images in-house to deliver the very best high-quality wallpapers for the iPhone. Beauty is something we're very passionate about. *Powerful Built-In Blurring* Create a blurred background easily with our wallpapers using our blur tool. The aesthetic of a complementary gradient on your home screen is a welcomed addition. *A Fresh Wallpaper - Every Day* A brand new limited wallpaper every day! Each wallpaper is available for one day only. Missed a day? With a one-time purchase of Vellum Premium, you'll have access to the last four weeks of the Daily Wallpapers!

Screenshots

Live Wallpapers for Me4 screens
Vellum Wallpapers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vellum Wallpapers at 82% against Live Wallpapers for Me's 32%. Vellum Wallpapers also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Live Wallpapers for Me's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live Wallpapers for Me sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Vellum Wallpapers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vellum Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118K and 55K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Live Wallpapers for Me's written reviews are positive against 82% of Vellum Wallpapers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Wallpapers for Me ships an update every 3 weeks, Vellum Wallpapers every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Wallpapers for Me versus Vellum Wallpapers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Wallpapers for MeVellum Wallpapers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (118K ratings)4.8 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118K — better55K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.MEREK DAVIS COM, LLC

Customer experience

Live Wallpapers for Me

All ratings117,957 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews1,896 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative59.1%

Vellum Wallpapers

All ratings55,501 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.3%

User reviews

Live Wallpapers for Me

From 118K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Amazing wallpapers
  • 👍 Great selection of free wallpapers
  • 🌟 High-quality and detailed wallpapers
  • 😊 Enjoyable user experience

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Too many ads
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤔 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🤖 Wallpapers don't work as expected

Vellum Wallpapers

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 High-quality wallpapers
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of artistic styles
  • 🔒 No intrusive ads
  • 💰 Reasonable one-time premium price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔄 Lack of frequent content updates
  • 🔍 Limited search/filtering options
  • 📱 Wallpapers not optimized for larger screens

Bugs and requests

Live Wallpapers for Me

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Wallpapers not moving when set as lock screen
  • Subscription automatically renewing without notice

Requested features

3 requests
  • Search function for wallpapers
  • Ability to set live wallpapers on home screen
  • Reduce ads or offer one-time purchase option

Vellum Wallpapers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing after iOS 18 update
  • Daily wallpaper recycling

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live wallpaper support
  • Ability to download entire wallpaper packs
  • More frequent content updates
  • Improved search and filtering

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Live Wallpapers for Me

Subscriptions10
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Sub with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Mth3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Mth3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Year$14.991 Year
1 purchases

Vellum Wallpapers

One-time1
  • Vellum Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Live Wallpapers for Me free?
Live Wallpapers for Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vellum Wallpapers free?
Vellum Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Wallpapers for Me or Vellum Wallpapers?
Vellum Wallpapers is rated higher. Live Wallpapers for Me averages 4.5 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Vellum Wallpapers averages 4.8 from 55K ratings.
Do Live Wallpapers for Me or Vellum Wallpapers have ads?
Both Live Wallpapers for Me and Vellum Wallpapers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Wallpapers for Me or Vellum Wallpapers?
Live Wallpapers for Me ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vellum Wallpapers every 2 months. Most recently, Live Wallpapers for Me was updated on November 4, 2026 and Vellum Wallpapers on November 4, 2026.

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