Abstract Live Wallpapers vs Frames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Abstract Live Wallpapers
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Abstract Live Wallpapers work with devices with 3D Touch! Live Wallpapers that will animate your lock screen and bring it to life! Select a Live Wallpaper from our Abstract collection and when you 3D Touch your screen and it will start animating. Make your Device unique! Choose one live wallpapers from abstract collection. To set the Live Wallpaper on your Lock Screen: 1) Save a Live Wallpaper from the app. 2) Open Gallery > Choose Saved Live Wallpaper > Set the Live Wallpaper you selected as your Lock Screen. 3) Go to your Lock Screen, and 3D Touch the screen. That's all !
Frames
Transform your phone's lock screen into a dynamic display with video wallpapers. Play single videos or create custom playlists that change with your routine or notifications. Personalize the look and feel to make your device truly yours.
- Play single videos on lock screen
- Create video playlists
- Lock screen widgets for video control
- Shortcuts app automation
- Import multiple videos
- Customizable app appearance
- Customizable control text
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Bring your lock screen to life with your favorite video wallpapers! Frames lets you play videos and playlists of videos directly on your lock screen. View your favorite memories in motion every time you pick up your device! Features: - Play single videos on your lock screen - Create playlists and play different videos on your lock screen. Easily switch between them with the controls. - Start videos directly from the lock screen with lock screen widgets - Setup automations with the Shortcuts app to start videos based on events such as charging your phone or receiving a message from a specific person - Import multiple videos at the same time - Customise the look and feel of the app - Customise the text that is displayed in the controls For terms of use and the privacy policy please go to https://www.fram.es/privacy. Some features require a one time pro purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Frames at Free against Abstract Live Wallpapers's $1.99. Abstract Live Wallpapers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). On ads and device support 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
Frames is free to download; Abstract Live Wallpapers costs $1.99 up front. Frames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Abstract Live Wallpapers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Abstract Live Wallpapers ships an update daily, Frames every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Abstract Live Wallpapers | Frames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Matuszelanski | Good Snooze |
In-app purchases
Abstract Live Wallpapers
No in-app purchases
Frames
- Frames Pro$2.99
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