# Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k vs Live Wallpapers

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k at 186K against Live Wallpapers's 2.5K. Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Live Wallpapers's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 16%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Live Wallpapers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k against 4.4 for Live Wallpapers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k has 186K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k's written reviews are positive against 36% of Live Wallpapers's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k | Live Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-live-wallpapers-maker-4k/id1098805023/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-4k-background/id1606352352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **35.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 361 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Zephyrmobile LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760165937) | [Malik Fahad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791065763) |

## What reviewers say

### Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-live-wallpapers-maker-4k/id1098805023)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Wallpapers | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Wallpapers : week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Wallpapers : week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers | $7.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers | $14.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers | $19.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers | $29.99 | per year |
| Live Wallpapers | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Search functionality
- More free wallpaper options
- Ability to use own photos as live wallpapers


### Live Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-4k-background/id1606352352)

Personalize your device with a vast collection of 4K and live wallpapers. Explore diverse categories including anime, AI-generated art, and nature. Enjoy daily updates and easy one-tap application for a fresh look every day.

**Highlights:** 4K and live wallpapers, Anime and AI-generated art, Daily wallpaper updates, One-tap personalization, Custom video wallpapers, Automatic wallpaper rotation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing wallpapers
- 👍 Gorgeous and creative animations
- 🎨 Variety of different wallpaper categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment/subscription to access full features
- 🤔 Confusion around how to set wallpapers
- 🐛 Crashes and issues with saving wallpapers

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not working as expected (static instead of live)
- Login/access issues preventing use of the app

**Requested features**

- Add free wallpaper options
- Improve wallpaper saving and setting process
- Introduce dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k free?

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Live Wallpapers free?

Live Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k or Live Wallpapers?

Live Wallpapers is rated higher. Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k averages 4.4 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Live Wallpapers averages 4.4 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k or Live Wallpapers have ads?

Both Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k and Live Wallpapers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k or Live Wallpapers?

Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k ships an update every 3 weeks, and Live Wallpapers every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k was updated on November 11, 2026 and Live Wallpapers on November 9, 2026.

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