# Woah vs Magic Fluids

The clearest difference is monetization model: Magic Fluids at free with in-app purchases against Woah's subscription. Magic Fluids also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Woah's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Woah sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Magic Fluids sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.6 for Woah against 4.5 for Magic Fluids. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Woah's written reviews are positive against 48% of Magic Fluids's.

Woah ships an update monthly, Magic Fluids every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Woah | Magic Fluids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woah-relaxing-visuals/id1493973830/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-fluid-wallpapers/id1565998315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 123 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockwell Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447164748) | [SHUKMEI HOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565998317) |

## What reviewers say

### Woah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woah-relaxing-visuals/id1493973830)

This app provides soothing visual experiences designed to help children calm down during moments of overwhelm. It offers a kid-safe, ad-free environment that turns screen time into a tool for emotional regulation and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Soothing visual experiences, Helps children calm down quickly, Kid-safe design (no ads/links), Supports emotional regulation, Research-inspired design, Portable sensory tool

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Woah | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Woah | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Woah | $9.99 | per month |
| Woah | $9.99 | per month |
| Woah Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Woah | $19.99 | per year |
| Woah | $19.99 | per year |
| Woah | $49.99 | per year |
| Woah | $49.99 | per year |
| Woah | $49.99 | per year |
| Woah Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Woah Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Woah Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Visually stunning and relaxing
- 🎧 Enjoyable audio and music options
- 🕰 Helpful for sleep and anxiety
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall, used to be free
- 🔄 Choppy or laggy performance
- 🔍 Limited visual and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Visuals not working as expected
- Bluetooth connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- More free visual and audio content
- Ability to import own audio/music
- Slower speed options for visuals
- Shuffle mode with customizable intervals


### Magic Fluids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-fluid-wallpapers/id1565998315)

Transform your device's screen with mesmerizing live wallpapers. Explore a collection of HD and 4K animated backgrounds that bring your home and lock screens to life with vibrant colors and sparkling effects. Unlock exclusive content and new designs weekly with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Unique live themes, HD and 4K backgrounds, Sparkling animations, Optimized for devices, New live wallpapers weekly (premium), Unlock all wallpapers (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveWallpaper Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AmazingWallpaper Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LiveWallpaper Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| UltraWallpaper Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AmazingWallpaper Pro Month | $12.99 | per month |
| UltraWallpaper Pro | $16.99 | per month |
| LiveWallpaper Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| AmazingWallpaper Pro Year | $36.99 | per year |
| UltraWallpaper Pro | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Visually appealing fluid simulations
- 🕰️ Relaxing and satisfying experience
- 💡 Unique and creative wallpaper options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Paywall blocks access to core features
- 🐛 Reported issues with functionality and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not working as expected
- Fluid simulation not responsive to user input
- Inability to exit subscription screens

**Requested features**

- Add free, non-subscription access to basic features
- Expand wallpaper options beyond just fluid simulations
- Improve performance and stability to eliminate crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Woah free?

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

### Is Magic Fluids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Woah or Magic Fluids?

Woah is rated higher. Woah averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Magic Fluids averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Woah or Magic Fluids have ads?

Magic Fluids shows ads; Woah does not.

### Which is updated more often, Woah or Magic Fluids?

Woah ships an update monthly, and Magic Fluids every 3 months. Most recently, Woah was updated on October 23, 2026 and Magic Fluids on October 27, 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.*