# Screenify vs 4k Live Wallpapers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 4k Live Wallpapers at 64% against Screenify's 11%. 4k Live Wallpapers also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). Screenify's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenify sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 4k Live Wallpapers sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4k Live Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4k Live Wallpapers has 569 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Screenify's written reviews are positive against 64% of 4k Live Wallpapers's.

Screenify ships an update every 18 months, 4k Live Wallpapers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenify | 4k Live Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenify-17-live-wallpapers/id1464856714/reviews) | **[4.5 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-live-wallpapers-wallpics/id1545631564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **569** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 658 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhavinkumar Satashiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361485921) | [Arif Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544618919) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenify-17-live-wallpapers/id1464856714)

Transform your device with a collection of 17 stunning live wallpapers. This app offers dynamic backgrounds to personalize your screen, featuring seamless integration and a user-friendly interface. Enjoy visually appealing and battery-friendly animated backgrounds.

**Highlights:** 17 Mesmerizing Live Wallpapers, Seamless Home & Lock Screen Integration, Battery-Friendly Optimization, Regular Updates with New Content, User-Friendly Interface, High-Quality Animated Visuals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10x Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Wallpapers | $4.99 | one-time |


### 4k Live Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-live-wallpapers-wallpics/id1545631564)

Animate your phone's screen with stunning live wallpapers. Explore a collection of dynamic patterns, time-lapse sceneries, and depth effect designs. Easily set them as your lock screen to refresh your device's look.

**Highlights:** Spectacular time-lapse sceneries, Hypnotic abstract dynamic patterns, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Shuffle Wallpapers, High-Quality Live Wallpapers, Cool UX

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL ACCESS - 1 WEEK | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| FULL ACCESS - 1 MONTH | $4.99 | per month |
| FULL ACCESS - 1 YEAR | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $12.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 High-quality 4K wallpapers
- 📚 Large collection with diverse categories
- ⚡ Smooth performance without slowing device
- 😍 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing designs
- 🎬 Nice animation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Live wallpapers don't function properly
- ❌ Misleading app preview and description
- 📱 Incompatible with iPhone lock screen live wallpapers
- 🔧 Non-functional UI elements
- 😕 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Live wallpapers don't work on iPhone 14
- Live wallpaper feature completely non-functional
- 'Let's begin' button only restarts animation instead of opening app
- Wallpaper fails to apply when set as lock screen
- App doesn't function as advertised

**Requested features**

- More wallpaper options in collection
- Working live wallpaper functionality
- Better app documentation and usage instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenify free?

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

### Is 4k Live Wallpapers free?

4k Live Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screenify or 4k Live Wallpapers?

4k Live Wallpapers is rated higher. Screenify averages 1.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 4k Live Wallpapers averages 4.5 from 569 ratings.

### Do Screenify or 4k Live Wallpapers have ads?

4k Live Wallpapers shows ads; Screenify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screenify or 4k Live Wallpapers?

Screenify ships an update every 18 months, and 4k Live Wallpapers every 2 months. Most recently, Screenify was updated on November 6, 2026 and 4k Live Wallpapers 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.*