VideoToLive vs Dialume
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VideoToLive
Easily convert videos and images into custom Live Photos for your iPhone lock screen. Combine multiple clips, create video collages, and even turn Live Photos into GIFs or videos. Personalize your device with unique, animated wallpapers.
- Convert videos to Live Photos
- Create from multiple clips
- Video collage maker
- Share and save Live Photos
- GIF maker
- Image to Live Photo converter
- Live Photo to video converter
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Transform Videos into Stunning Live Wallpapers! Unleash your creativity with VideoToLive, the ultimate tool to turn your videos into custom Live Photos for your lock screen. With a user-friendly interface and powerful features, making your iPhone uniquely yours has never been easier! Key Features: • Convert Videos to Live Photos: Seamlessly transform your favorite videos into interactive Live Photos for your lock screen. • Create from Multiple Clips: Combine clips from multiple videos to craft the perfect Live Photo. • Video Collage Maker: Bring your videos together in creative collages. • Share and Save Live Photos: Share your creations with friends or save Live Photos shared by others. • GIF Maker: Turn videos or Live Photos into fun GIFs to share on social media. • Image to Live Photo Converter: Create Live Photos from single images or image sequences. • Live Photo to Video Converter: Convert Live Photos of any length into videos. Why Choose VideoToLive? • Custom Live Wallpapers: Stand out with personalized wallpapers for your iPhone lock screen. • Easy to Use: Intuitive and straightforward design makes creating Live Photos a breeze. • Compatible with All iPhones (6s and Above): Use Live Photos as wallpapers effortlessly. Connect With Us! Have questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out via Instagram @ videotolive
Dialume
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Dialume turns moments, dreams, and memories into visual stories on iPhone. Start with a prompt, voice note, or reference photo. Choose a hero, mood, and visual style, then generate story-driven scenes in a format that fits your idea. With Dialume you can: • create visual stories from personal moments and dream-like prompts • use photos and voice input to shape scenes and characters • keep your generated results in one archive • restore purchases and manage credits from inside the app • continue with the same account across iPhone, Telegram, and the web archive Dialume is designed for emotional, personal storytelling rather than generic image generation. Each story starts from your input and is shaped into a more consistent narrative flow with visual atmosphere, character context, and scene direction. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dialume.com/privacy Support: https://dialume.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dialume at none against VideoToLive's shown. VideoToLive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. VideoToLive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dialume sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VideoToLive ships an update every 2 weeks, Dialume every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VideoToLive | Dialume |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (5.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thomas Yoon | IN SPOT SL |
Bugs and requests
VideoToLive
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't work on iPhone SE/6
- Crashes when trying to convert certain videos
- Converted videos not showing as live on lock screen
Requested features
4 requests- Add sound support
- Improve video quality
- Allow custom cover photo selection
- Optimize for older devices
Dialume
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VideoToLive
- Remove Ads$12.99
Dialume
- Stories Monthly$17.991 Month
- Dialume Plus Annual$129.991 Year
- 1 Story Credit$1.99
- 1 Video Credit$2.99
- 3 Story Credits$3.99
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- 3 Video Credits$6.99
- 10 Story Credits$11.99
- 10 Video Credits$22.99









