# Bling Theme vs Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bling Theme at free with in-app purchases against Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen's subscription. Bling Theme also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 218). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bling Theme sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 Bling Theme against 4.4 for Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen has 3.6K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Bling Theme's written reviews are positive against 38% of Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen's.

Bling Theme ships an update every 3 months, Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bling Theme | Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bling-theme-live-wallpapers/id1454655093/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-wallpaper-lock-screen/id1497777142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **37.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhavinkumar Satashiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361485921) | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) |

## What reviewers say

### Bling Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bling-theme-live-wallpapers/id1454655093)

Transform your device with a vast collection of stunning, high-definition live wallpapers. Explore dynamic animations, personalize effects, and enjoy a visually captivating experience with optimized battery usage.

**Highlights:** Dynamic live wallpapers, Extensive wallpaper collection, Personalization options, Easy-to-use interface, Regular updates, Low battery consumption

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Live Wallpapers | $2.99 | one-time |


### Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-wallpaper-lock-screen/id1497777142)

Transform your favorite video clips into dynamic live wallpapers for your iPhone's lock screen. Customize with colors or patterns and easily trim videos for the perfect fit. Compatible with iOS 17 and later, and iPhone 6S or newer.

**Highlights:** Create live wallpapers from videos, Adjust video size and placement, Trim video length, Customize background color or pattern, Supports 4K and HD videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Wallpaper Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Free to use
- 🚀 Transforms live wallpapers
- 👍 Bypasses iOS limitations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Requires payment to remove watermark
- 🐛 Quality/length of video reduced
- 🐛 Doesn't work on all devices

**Reported bugs**

- Live wallpaper doesn't animate
- Doesn't work after iOS updates
- Crashes or glitches frequently

**Requested features**

- Add sound to live wallpapers
- Increase maximum video length
- Improve video quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bling Theme free?

Bling Theme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen free?

Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bling Theme or Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen?

Bling Theme is rated higher. Bling Theme averages 4.5 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen averages 4.4 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Bling Theme or Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen have ads?

Neither Bling Theme nor Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bling Theme or Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen?

Bling Theme ships an update every 3 months, and Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen fortnightly. Most recently, Bling Theme was updated on November 2, 2026 and Video Wallpaper · Lock Screen on November 11, 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.*