# Monogram It vs 4k Live Wallpapers

The clearest difference is rating: 4k Live Wallpapers at 4.5 against Monogram It's 4.0. 4k Live Wallpapers also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 53%). Monogram It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 568). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monogram It sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 4k Live Wallpapers sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4k Live Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monogram It has 3.3K ratings behind it against 568, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Monogram It's written reviews are positive against 67% of 4k Live Wallpapers's.

Monogram It ships an update monthly, 4k Live Wallpapers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monogram It | 4k Live Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-it/id1244416260/reviews) | **[4.5 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-live-wallpapers-wallpics/id1545631564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 568 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gaurav Vashishtha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530898237) | [Arif Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544618919) |

## What reviewers say

### Monogram It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-it/id1244416260)

Create personalized wallpapers with custom monograms, initials, and names. Choose from a vast library of backgrounds, badges, fonts, and stickers to design unique lock screens for yourself or as gifts. Easily share your creations.

**Highlights:** Customizable monogram wallpapers, Extensive background library, Variety of badge designs, Monogram fonts and emoji stickers, Personalized lock screen designs, Easy sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monogram Monthly Subscriptions | $4.99 | per month |
| Monogram It: Create Wallpapers | $35.99 | per year |
| Buy Monogram Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Shapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove "Monogram" Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Backgrounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| Make Us Happy PRO | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy Us | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Allows creating wallpapers
- 🚀 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to unlock features
- 🐛 Limited options without subscription
- 🐛 App keeps crashing or not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription pop-up blocks access to app
- Inability to exit subscription pop-up
- Wallpapers not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save creations without subscription
- Improved user interface and navigation


### 4k Live Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-live-wallpapers-wallpics/id1545631564)

Animate your phone's screen with stunning live wallpapers. Explore a collection of dynamic patterns, time-lapse sceneries, and depth effect designs. Easily set them as your lock screen to refresh your device's look.

**Highlights:** Spectacular time-lapse sceneries, Hypnotic abstract dynamic patterns, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Shuffle Wallpapers, High-Quality Live Wallpapers, Cool UX

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL ACCESS - 1 WEEK | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| FULL ACCESS - 1 MONTH | $4.99 | per month |
| FULL ACCESS - 1 YEAR | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $12.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 High-quality 4K wallpapers
- 📚 Large collection with diverse categories
- ⚡ Smooth performance without slowing device
- 😍 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing designs
- 🎬 Nice animation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Live wallpapers don't function properly
- ❌ Misleading app preview and description
- 📱 Incompatible with iPhone lock screen live wallpapers
- 🔧 Non-functional UI elements
- 😕 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Live wallpapers don't work on iPhone 14
- Live wallpaper feature completely non-functional
- 'Let's begin' button only restarts animation instead of opening app
- Wallpaper fails to apply when set as lock screen
- App doesn't function as advertised

**Requested features**

- More wallpaper options in collection
- Working live wallpaper functionality
- Better app documentation and usage instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monogram It free?

Monogram It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 4k Live Wallpapers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monogram It or 4k Live Wallpapers?

4k Live Wallpapers is rated higher. Monogram It averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while 4k Live Wallpapers averages 4.5 from 568 ratings.

### Do Monogram It or 4k Live Wallpapers have ads?

4k Live Wallpapers shows ads; Monogram It does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monogram It or 4k Live Wallpapers?

Monogram It ships an update monthly, and 4k Live Wallpapers every 2 months. Most recently, Monogram It was updated on October 24, 2026 and 4k Live Wallpapers 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.*