# Live Share vs VideoToLive

The clearest difference is rating: VideoToLive at 4.4 against Live Share's 3.0. VideoToLive also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (596 vs 2). Live Share's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

VideoToLive holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoToLive has 596 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Live Share'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.

Live Share ships an update every 45 months, VideoToLive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Share | VideoToLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-share/id1079613305/reviews) | **[4.4 (596 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videotolive/id1525653194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **596** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-share/id1079613305)

Easily share Live Photos via email, ensuring recipients receive both the photo and video components. Open and save Live Photos received through email directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Share Live Photos with video, Email Live Photos, Open received Live Photos, Save Live Photos to camera roll, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Live Share free?

Live Share 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, Live Share or VideoToLive?

VideoToLive is rated higher. Live Share averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VideoToLive averages 4.4 from 596 ratings.

### Do Live Share or VideoToLive have ads?

VideoToLive shows ads; Live Share does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Share or VideoToLive?

Live Share ships an update every 45 months, and VideoToLive monthly. Most recently, Live Share was updated on October 24, 2026 and VideoToLive 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.*