Comparison

Liper vs Internal Waves

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

Head to head
About

Liper

Transform your iPhone's lock screen with dynamic, animated backgrounds. This app offers a collection of live wallpapers that animate when you use 3D Touch, bringing your device to life with stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Set animated wallpapers on lock screen
  • 30+ live photo wallpapers
  • 3D Touch animation
  • Lock screen preview
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Give your Lock Screen a heartbeat. Liper is a collection of original live wallpapers made by a small team, plus a simple studio that turns your own videos into Live Photo wallpapers. ORIGINAL LIVE WALLPAPERS • Motion designs in Space, Aurora, Abstract, Neon, AMOLED, Ocean, Rain and Sky • Preview every wallpaper full screen on a real Lock Screen, clock included • Swipe up to browse and save to Photos in a tap MAKE YOUR OWN • Turn any video into a Live Photo wallpaper • Pick the perfect moment, frame it on a Lock Screen preview and choose the motion speed • Smooth Motion adds in-between frames on supported iPhones for more fluid movement • Your videos are processed on your iPhone and never uploaded MY CREATIONS Every wallpaper you make is kept in Liper, ready to replay or save again. FREE, WITH YOUR SUPPORT Everything in Liper is free with a short ad before saving. Become a Liper Supporter to remove all ads and save instantly, and help a small team keep creating new wallpapers. Liper Supporter is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Live wallpapers move when you wake your iPhone. Motion depends on your iPhone model and iOS version. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Internal Waves

Create interactive particle art that responds to touch and music. This mindfulness experience offers a calming way to express yourself with light and motion, perfect for relaxation or creative exploration. Features AR mode for painting in your real-world space.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle art creation
  • Music-reactive visuals
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Multi-touch drawing
  • Customizable particle effects
  • Mindfulness and relaxation focus
Features
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Discover calm, creativity, and connection through interactive particle art. Internal Waves – Particle Flow is a mindfulness experience that lets you draw, play, and express yourself with light and motion. Whether you're relaxing before bed or just need a moment to reset, touch the screen and watch beautiful, fluid particles respond to your fingers — or to your music. Features: Draw with your fingers using flowing, glowing particle trails Visuals that react to music — yours or built-in tracks AR mode (on supported devices) to paint with light in your real-world space Supports up to 10-finger multi-touch drawing Add motion drift, color variation, and more to customize your vibe No goals. No pressure. Just motion, sound, and light — designed to help you breathe, explore, and reset. Great For: Mindfulness and meditation Visual stimulation and relaxation Music lovers and visual artists Late-night winding down Just vibing out when you need a break Tap in and feel the flow. Internal Waves – Particle Flow is more than an app — it's a state of mind. App Store Connect and the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Liper4 screens
Internal Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liper at 96% against Internal Waves's 0%. Liper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Internal Waves's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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. Liper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Internal Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liper has 552 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Liper's written reviews are positive against 0% of Internal Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liper ships an update every 6 months, Internal Waves every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Liper versus Internal Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiperInternal Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (552 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings552 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Rashed NizamRiley McKinnon

Customer experience

Liper

All ratings552 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.9%

Internal Waves

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Liper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free wallpaper options
  • Ability to preview wallpapers without rating

Internal Waves

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Liper

Subscriptions2
  • Liper Supporter (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Liper Supporter (Yearly)$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Internal Waves

Subscriptions2
  • Particle Flow Premium–Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Particle Flow Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Liper free?
Liper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Internal Waves free?
Internal Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liper or Internal Waves?
Liper is rated higher. Liper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Internal Waves averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Liper or Internal Waves have ads?
Both Liper and Internal Waves show ads.
Which is updated more often, Liper or Internal Waves?
Liper ships an update every 6 months, and Internal Waves every 10 days. Most recently, Liper was updated on November 6, 2026 and Internal Waves on November 5, 2026.

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