# ScreenView vs 4k Live Wallpapers

The clearest difference is rating: 4k Live Wallpapers at 4.5 against ScreenView's 4.0. 4k Live Wallpapers also leads on ratings volume (568 vs 31) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4k Live Wallpapers has 568 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ScreenView's written reviews are positive against 64% of 4k Live Wallpapers's.

ScreenView ships an update every 6 weeks, 4k Live Wallpapers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenView | 4k Live Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenview-screen-lock/id1514452614/reviews) | **[4.5 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-live-wallpapers-wallpics/id1545631564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **568** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wail Firdaous](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480604317) | [Arif Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544618919) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenview-screen-lock/id1514452614)

Discover and apply stunning 4K wallpapers and live backgrounds to personalize your iPhone or iPad. Features include depth effect wallpapers, auto-rotating backgrounds, and custom widgets to match your style.

**Highlights:** 4K Live Wallpapers, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Shuffle Wallpapers, Custom Widgets, Apple Watch Faces, Notchless & Blur Tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $6.79 | per month |
| Premium Year | $24.99 | per year |


### 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 ScreenView free?

ScreenView 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, ScreenView or 4k Live Wallpapers?

4k Live Wallpapers is rated higher. ScreenView averages 4.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while 4k Live Wallpapers averages 4.5 from 568 ratings.

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

Both ScreenView and 4k Live Wallpapers show ads.

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

ScreenView ships an update every 6 weeks, and 4k Live Wallpapers every 2 months. Most recently, ScreenView was updated on October 24, 2026 and 4k Live Wallpapers 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.*