# Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker vs Wallpapers・Live Background HD

Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker and Wallpapers・Live Background HD both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Wallpapers・Live Background HD's written reviews are positive against 33% of Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker's. Wallpapers・Live Background HD also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 1.4K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Wallpapers・Live Background HD sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker against 4.6 for Wallpapers・Live Background HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker has 42K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker's written reviews are positive against 86% of Wallpapers・Live Background HD's.

Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Wallpapers・Live Background HD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker | Wallpapers・Live Background HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-live-wallpapers-maker/id1383200817/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaperslive-background-hd/id1582869356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 277 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wave Design Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383200816) | [Nikolai Chepizhenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531318773) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-live-wallpapers-maker/id1383200817)

Create unique live wallpapers for your iPhone using a vast database or an AI generation tool. Personalize your device with spectacular sceneries, fantasy landscapes, and cute animals. New wallpapers are added weekly to keep your background fresh and stylish.

**Highlights:** AI wallpaper generation, Huge database of live wallpapers, Personalize lock screens, Weekly new additions, Easy setup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $24.99 | per year |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good job
- 👍 Fabulous wallpapers
- 👍 Fun app
- 👍 Surprisingly legit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Super glitchy
- 🔒 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Overpriced
- 🔒 Scammy and predatory
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers don't move
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Glitches and bugs

**Requested features**

- Make everything free
- Automatically play wallpapers
- Add dark mode


### Wallpapers・Live Background HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaperslive-background-hd/id1582869356)

Discover a vast library of exclusive, manually curated wallpapers to personalize your phone. Enhance your images with professional filters and find exactly what you need with an AI-powered search across over 40 categories.

**Highlights:** Large library of curated photos, Professional photo filters, Over 40 categories, AI-powered search, Dynamic screen saver

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week without limits | $1.89 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.79 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month without limits | $5.99 | per month |
| Month without limits | $5.99 | per month |
| Year discount for new users | $8.99 | per year |
| Year without limits | $19.99 | per year |
| Year without limits | $19.99 | per year |
| 30 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Покупка навсегда | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great wallpaper selection
- 🔒 Minimal ads
- 💎 High-quality images
- 🎨 Beautiful wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific wallpapers
- 💤 Lack of live wallpaper options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add live wallpaper support
- Improve search functionality
- Offer more free wallpaper options
- Introduce a one-time purchase model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker free?

Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wallpapers・Live Background HD free?

Wallpapers・Live Background HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker or Wallpapers・Live Background HD?

Wallpapers・Live Background HD is rated higher. Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Wallpapers・Live Background HD averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker or Wallpapers・Live Background HD have ads?

Both Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker and Wallpapers・Live Background HD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker or Wallpapers・Live Background HD?

Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wallpapers・Live Background HD every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wave, AI Live Wallpapers Maker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wallpapers・Live Background HD on October 30, 2026.

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