# Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect vs Cat Wallpapers Cute

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Wallpapers Cute at 94% against Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect's 16%. Cat Wallpapers Cute also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.9K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Cat Wallpapers Cute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Wallpapers Cute holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect has 12K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect's written reviews are positive against 94% of Cat Wallpapers Cute's.

Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect ships an update every 2 months, Cat Wallpapers Cute every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect | Cat Wallpapers Cute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depth-wallpaper-and-live-effect/id1265751053/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-wallpapers-cute/id1319821462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Europosit](https://appshunter.io/developer/935673733) | [Vinh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227444688) |

## What reviewers say

### Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depth-wallpaper-and-live-effect/id1265751053)

Discover and apply stunning live wallpapers with a captivating depth effect to refresh your device. Customize your lock screen with a wide variety of animated designs, from calming landscapes to vibrant cityscapes. New wallpapers are added weekly to keep your phone looking fresh.

**Highlights:** Live wallpapers with depth effect, Animated designs, Customizable lock screen, Weekly new wallpaper additions, High-quality animated designs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 year subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute wallpapers
- 🚀 Wide variety of options
- 💡 Interesting live effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Misleading ads/marketing
- 🤖 Excessive ads/pop-ups
- 🐛 Wallpapers don't work as advertised
- 📵 Forced to pay to access features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when browsing live wallpapers
- Saved wallpapers don't animate as expected
- Subscription issues/unwanted charges

**Requested features**

- Free access to live wallpapers
- Reasonable one-time purchase option
- Reduce intrusive ads


### Cat Wallpapers Cute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-wallpapers-cute/id1319821462)

Discover a vast collection of high-definition cat pictures to personalize your iPhone. This app offers daily updates with cute and funny feline images, allowing you to browse, save, and share your favorites.

**Highlights:** High-definition cat pictures, Daily new wallpaper updates, Browse and slideshow features, Save favorite pictures, Share on social media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Images & No-Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute cat wallpapers
- 👍 Wide selection of cat/kitten photos
- 🤩 Adorable and high-quality images
- 🌟 Lots of variety (different breeds, poses, etc.)
- 🥰 Brings joy to cat lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs/glitches (e.g. ads blocking images, zooming issues)
- 💤 Lack of offline access/functionality
- 🔍 Missing search/filtering options
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Zooming in/out on images doesn't work properly
- App crashes or freezes when trying to save images
- Ads sometimes block the full image view

**Requested features**

- Add more cat/kitten categories (e.g. Halloween, anime)
- Implement offline mode to save images
- Include a search function to find specific cat photos
- Reduce the frequency and size of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect free?

Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Wallpapers Cute free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect or Cat Wallpapers Cute?

Cat Wallpapers Cute is rated higher. Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Cat Wallpapers Cute averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect or Cat Wallpapers Cute have ads?

Both Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect and Cat Wallpapers Cute show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect or Cat Wallpapers Cute?

Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect ships an update every 2 months, and Cat Wallpapers Cute every 8 months. Most recently, Depth Wallpaper & Live Effect was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cat Wallpapers Cute on November 2, 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.*