Comparison

Lively vs Leigh & Thomas

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lively

Easily convert Live Photos into videos, GIFs, or still images. You can also transform videos into dynamic Live Photos. Enjoy high-quality, fast conversions with a simple interface.

Highlights
  • Live Photo to Video, GIF, or Image
  • Video to Live Photo
  • High-Quality Conversions
  • Simple and Fast Interface
  • Unlimited Daily Conversions (Premium)
  • Ad-Free Experience (Premium)
Features
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Turn any Live Photo into a stunning video, GIF, or live wallpaper — in seconds. Lively Converter is the fastest, simplest way to get more out of your Live Photos. Whether you want a looping video for social media, an animated GIF to share anywhere, or a dynamic live wallpaper for your lock screen, Lively Converter does it all in just a few taps. LIVE PHOTO → VIDEO, GIF & WALLPAPER Export your Live Photos as high-quality MP4 videos, eye-catching animated GIFs, or dynamic live wallpapers — perfect for sharing on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and beyond. VIDEO → LIVE PHOTO Bring any video clip to life as a Live Photo. Great for creating custom lock screen wallpapers, back-and-forth loops, or cinematic cinemagraph effects. EDIT BEFORE YOU EXPORT • Trim to the exact moment you want • Crop and rotate to fit any screen • Speed it up or slow it down • Pick the cover frame that becomes your still • Choose your GIF quality and file size 4K QUALITY Every conversion preserves the clarity, sharpness, and color of your original. FAST & SIMPLE No complex menus. No editing skills needed. Import, convert, export — done. Works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. GO PREMIUM — STARTING AT $2.99 • Unlimited daily conversions (no per-day cap) • Full-quality export, no watermark • Completely ad-free experience • Lifetime option available — one payment, forever WHY LIVELY Your Live Photos are already little movies — they just sit locked inside your camera roll where nothing else can read them. Lively sets them free: post them, send them, or set them as the wallpaper you see a hundred times a day. Lively Converter is free to download and free to try. Unlock unlimited conversions and go ad-free with a quick, affordable upgrade. Download now — your memories deserve better than a frozen still. Explore our Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/42ZBFkQ Protect your privacy with our Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/43ucuqA Reach out via Email: jacksmith.ios.dev@gmail.com

About

Leigh & Thomas

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This app is for the valued clients of Leigh & Thomas. Download photos, post to social media, update listing details, get links, print marketing materials, check your photo shoot appointments, place new orders, pay order balances and more!

Screenshots

Lively4 screens
Leigh & Thomas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leigh & Thomas at none against Lively's 10. Leigh & Thomas also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lively's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lively sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Leigh & Thomas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lively ships an update monthly, Leigh & Thomas every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lively versus Leigh & Thomas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivelyLeigh & Thomas
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (161 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHung LeBkmk Ltd

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lively

Subscriptions6
  • One Week Subscription$1.997 Days
  • One Month Subscription$2.991 Month
  • One Month Subscription$3.991 Month
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  • Six Months Subscription$7.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription$12.991 Year
  • One Year Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove advertising$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99
  • Full Premium version$14.99
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  • Lifetime Access$29.99
None

Leigh & Thomas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lively free?
Lively is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Leigh & Thomas free?
Leigh & Thomas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lively or Leigh & Thomas have ads?
Lively shows ads; Leigh & Thomas does not.
Which is updated more often, Lively or Leigh & Thomas?
Lively ships an update monthly, and Leigh & Thomas every 6 months. Most recently, Lively was updated on September 20, 2026 and Leigh & Thomas on September 10, 2026.

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