Comparison

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k vs Wallpapers for iPhone & themes

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

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About

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k

Transform your device's lock screen with a vast collection of high-quality live wallpapers and interactive backgrounds. Create custom animated wallpapers from your own videos and personalize your home screen with colorful widgets. Discover new content daily and express yourself with unique visuals.

Highlights
  • Live Photo Maker for video wallpapers
  • Color Search by camera capture
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Daily updated content and holiday collections
  • Siri Shortcuts for quick access
  • 4K animated wallpapers
  • Free iMessage stickers
Features
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Sometimes we all need a little magic in our lives. So... Get COOL Live Wallpapers for your iPhone now. And indulge your eyes with amazing High Quality images. Plunge into a fantasy world, allow yourself much more and make your lock screen come alive with us. Discover unique collection of interactive and incredible backgrounds, carefully designed for you. Impress friends and make your iPhone look inimitable! Make unique wallpapers out of your videos with Live Photo Maker and explore more new features in our app. We have something new for you! We've made amazing widgets that you can add on your home screen and make your life more colorful! On our widgets you will see selection of the best picture. Button with quick transition to ""Maker"" & ""Search by color"" mode. Find everything your Lock Screen desires in one app! IMPORTANT Live animations work only on 3D-touch devices. Without 3D Touch, you can only set Live Wallpapers as non-animated. FEATURES - Color Search - Match your device's wallpaper to whatever you have: handbag, watches, clothes or even mood ;-) Simply capture any object with your camera. The app will define main colors on the picture and offer live themes with the same or closely related colors. - Colorful widgets with selection of the best picture on your home screen. - Categories for every taste: Calendars, Cities, Animals, Nature, Underwater, Flowers, Quotes, Abstracts etc. - Regular special collections of content for each holiday and calendars for each month. - Diverse Calendars for every month. - Bright and funny animations of highest quality, including selection of 4K content. - Daily updates. Minimum 7+ of new animations coming every week! Change wallpapers literally every day! - Free iMessage stickers for funnier conversations. - Live Photo Maker. Turn your videos into awesome live wallpapers! - Exclusive Widgets for a quick check on fresh content in New, Popular and Free categories. - Siri Shortcuts - Tap once or easily use voice to get to any category to choose a new theme. Or quickly get to the favorite tools — Live Photo Maker or Color Search. - Cache Clean. Easily free up your device space and speed up the app. - Auto-start video preview for animated wallpapers in full screen slide mode. - Step-by-step instruction for easy use. - One-tap download to Camera Roll. - Share your favorite wallpapers with friends! HOW TO USE *Save the wallpapers you like the most to your Camera Roll *Set the animations as Live Photo wallpapers for your Lock Screen *Touch and hold your Lock Screen to watch animation move! Get the most of your iPhone's lock screen with live wallpapers! No hesitation, get it now! SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Upgrade to the Premium Membership and unlock content, features and remove ads! * The price is for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Link to Privacy Policy: http://zephyrmobile.com/privacy/ * Link to Terms of use: http://zephyrmobile.com/terms/ Requested access: Notifications - Allow notifications to receive all news about the app, new content, updates Photos - Allow to import backgrounds you like and set them to your Lock Screen

About

Wallpapers for iPhone & themes

Discover thousands of high-definition and 4K wallpapers and themes for your device. This app offers exclusive Full HD backgrounds, constantly updated content, and bright-colored variations to keep your screens on-trend. Personalize your lock and home screens with unique designs.

Highlights
  • Thousands of HD & 4K wallpapers
  • Exclusive Full HD themes
  • Imitates new device screen shape
  • Over 100 Full HD background variations
  • Bright-colored Status bar options
  • Constant content updates
Features
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Transform your iPhone and Apple Watch with premium aesthetic wallpapers—without the premium price tag! Tired of wallpaper apps hiding their best backgrounds behind expensive subscriptions? We believe phone customization should be fair and accessible. That’s why our app gives you full access to a massive gallery of high-quality HD and 4K wallpapers completely FREE. Just watch a quick ad to unlock any premium design, or upgrade to our ad-free version if you prefer! From your Home Screen to your Lock Screen, and even your wrist, we have everything you need to personalize your devices in seconds. WHY YOU’LL LOVE OUR APP: Perfect Device Sync (iPhone + Apple Watch) Don't just customize your phone! Discover a dedicated collection of beautiful Apple Watch faces and themes. Match your phone background with your watch for a perfectly synchronized, stylish look. Bonus iMessage Stickers Make your chats as unique as your screen! Enjoy an exclusive pack of stylish iMessage stickers included right in the app to level up your conversations. Massive 4K & HD Collection Explore thousands of crystal-clear images optimized for your display. Whether you want a minimal phone vibe, a dark aesthetic, or vibrant neon designs, find the perfect custom wallpaper instantly. Trending Categories Include: • Aesthetic & Minimalist themes • Dark Mode & AMOLED backgrounds • Neon, Cyberpunk & Abstract art • Anime & Cartoon styles • Nature, Cityscapes & Space • Cars, Sports & Cute patterns Fresh Content Daily Our gallery is constantly updated with new 4K wallpapers, lock screen ideas, and stylish themes, so your home screen never feels boring. With so many options in one place, finding your next favorite phone background is effortless. Explore beautiful collections, save time searching, and switch your wallpaper to match your mood or the season. Download today and give your digital life a brand-new, premium look! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS For users who prefer a completely ad-free browsing and downloading experience, we offer an optional Premium membership. Please note: Prices may vary by country and charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your place of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WTxOEHM-ID_SRw5RJDuR-Tdv8xDlgN99h4BLZGAdGs/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9bvpxApgsL1Wvfpye-nqzORX7e6Z5VM/view?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k4 screens
Wallpapers for iPhone & themes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wallpapers for iPhone & themes at 60% against Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k's 16%. Wallpapers for iPhone & themes also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k's advantage is ratings volume (186K vs 8.8K) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Wallpapers for iPhone & themes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wallpapers for iPhone & themes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k has 186K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k's written reviews are positive against 60% of Wallpapers for iPhone & themes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k ships an update every 3 weeks, Wallpapers for iPhone & themes every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k versus Wallpapers for iPhone & themes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCool Live Wallpapers Maker 4kWallpapers for iPhone & themes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (186K ratings)4.6 (8.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.7% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings186K — better8.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB119 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperZephyrmobile LTDSergei Fomichev

Customer experience

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k

All ratings185,735 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.6%

Wallpapers for iPhone & themes

All ratings8,728 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative33.7%

User reviews

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k

From 186K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💫 Great quality wallpapers
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of wallpaper categories

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 🐛 Wallpapers don't work as expected

Wallpapers for iPhone & themes

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent wallpapers
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💎 High-quality images
  • 🎨 Diverse collection of wallpapers

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Excessive ads
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 📥 Difficult to download wallpapers

Bugs and requests

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Wallpaper previews not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Search functionality
  • More free wallpaper options
  • Ability to use own photos as live wallpapers

Wallpapers for iPhone & themes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Wallpapers not downloading properly
  • App freezing and crashing frequently
  • Subscription issues and lost access
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free wallpaper options
  • Improved search and filtering
  • Seasonal/holiday-themed wallpapers
  • Ability to create custom wallpapers

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k

Subscriptions9
  • Live Wallpapers3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Lock Screen Wallpapers : week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Lock Screen Wallpapers : week7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers3 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Live Wallpapers3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Live Wallpapers$19.991 Month
  • Live Wallpapers3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Live Wallpapers$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Wallpapers for iPhone & themes

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Premium$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium$5.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k free?
Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wallpapers for iPhone & themes free?
Wallpapers for iPhone & themes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k or Wallpapers for iPhone & themes?
Wallpapers for iPhone & themes is rated higher. Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k averages 4.4 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Wallpapers for iPhone & themes averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.
Do Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k or Wallpapers for iPhone & themes have ads?
Both Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k and Wallpapers for iPhone & themes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k or Wallpapers for iPhone & themes?
Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wallpapers for iPhone & themes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k was updated on November 4, 2026 and Wallpapers for iPhone & themes on November 4, 2026.

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