# Photo Widget. vs Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen

The clearest difference is monetization model: Photo Widget. at free with in-app purchases against Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen's subscription. Photo Widget. also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 38%) and ratings volume (32K vs 3.6K). Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Widget. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget. has 32K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Photo Widget.'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen's.

Photo Widget. ships an update every 11 days, Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget. | Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1074246199/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-wallpaper-lock-screen/id1497777142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 198 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1074246199)

Personalize your iPhone and iPad Home Screens with your favorite memories. Easily create photo widgets in a few simple steps, choosing from multiple sizes and refreshing photos at your own pace. Share albums with loved ones to keep everyone connected through cherished moments.

**Highlights:** Create photo widgets in 3 steps, Multiple widget sizes, Add photos from camera roll, Set photo refresh rate, Optional date display, Shared photo albums

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited widgets. Remove ads | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited widgets. Remove ads | $12.49 | per year |
| Unlimited widgets. Remove ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Customizable photo widgets
- 🎨 Ability to choose own photos
- 🆓 Free app with no paid version required
- 🤩 Simple and easy to use
- ⭐️ Great for displaying memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰 Slow photo refresh rate
- 🖼 Blurry/low-quality photo display
- 📆 Unnecessary date display on photos
- 🙈 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up in selection menu
- Photos not rotating/refreshing as expected
- Widgets disappearing from home screen
- Inability to delete/rearrange existing widgets

**Requested features**

- Ability to shuffle/randomize photo order
- Option to create multiple unique photo widgets
- Shorter photo refresh intervals (e.g. 15s, 30s)
- Customization options for widget appearance
- Paid version to remove ads


### Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-wallpaper-lock-screen/id1497777142)

Transform your favorite video clips into dynamic live wallpapers for your iPhone's lock screen. Customize with colors or patterns and easily trim videos for the perfect fit. Compatible with iOS 17 and later, and iPhone 6S or newer.

**Highlights:** Create live wallpapers from videos, Adjust video size and placement, Trim video length, Customize background color or pattern, Supports 4K and HD videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Wallpaper Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Free to use
- 🚀 Transforms live wallpapers
- 👍 Bypasses iOS limitations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Requires payment to remove watermark
- 🐛 Quality/length of video reduced
- 🐛 Doesn't work on all devices

**Reported bugs**

- Live wallpaper doesn't animate
- Doesn't work after iOS updates
- Crashes or glitches frequently

**Requested features**

- Add sound to live wallpapers
- Increase maximum video length
- Improve video quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget. free?

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

### Is Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen free?

Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget. or Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen?

Photo Widget. is rated higher. Photo Widget. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen averages 4.4 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Photo Widget. or Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen have ads?

Photo Widget. shows ads; Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget. or Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen?

Photo Widget. ships an update every 11 days, and Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Widget. was updated on November 12, 2026 and Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen on November 11, 2026.

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