# Pixel 8bit Wallpapers vs Shiny

The clearest difference is rating: Shiny at 4.4 against Pixel 8bit Wallpapers's 3.0. Shiny also leads on ratings volume (668 vs 2). Pixel 8bit Wallpapers's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel 8bit Wallpapers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shiny sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shiny holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiny has 668 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel 8bit Wallpapers ships an update every 4 months, Shiny every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel 8bit Wallpapers | Shiny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-8bit-wallpapers/id1532211346/reviews) | **[4.4 (668 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-glitter-live-wallpapers/id1597001094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **668** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivka Veljkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412528580) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel 8bit Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-8bit-wallpapers/id1532211346)

Customize your phone with a collection of 8-bit pixel wallpapers. This app offers free pixel and 8-bit backgrounds inspired by old-school games and designs, allowing you to personalize your home screen with retro gaming aesthetics.

**Highlights:** 8-bit pixel wallpapers, Retro gaming designs, Home screen customization, Free backgrounds, HD and 4K options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Shiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-glitter-live-wallpapers/id1597001094)

Discover a dazzling collection of live wallpapers and backgrounds featuring motion-reacting sparkles and glamorous effects. Personalize your phone with high-resolution, animated designs in various pink themes. Express your style with a vibrant, glowing screen that inspires joy and confidence.

**Highlights:** Motion-reacting sparkles, High-resolution live wallpapers, Home and lock screen customization, Variety of pink wallpaper themes, Glamorous and trendy designs, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Wallpapers | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and cute wallpaper designs
- ✨ Visually appealing shiny graphics
- 😍 Aesthetically pleasing imagery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout the app
- 💰 Unexpected payment requirements
- 🚫 Cannot set as live wallpaper
- ⚠️ App functionality issues
- 🖼️ Image download failures

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to set wallpaper as live wallpaper
- Image download not working
- General app functionality broken

**Requested features**

- Free version without payment requirements
- Reduced or ad-free experience
- Live wallpaper functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel 8bit Wallpapers free?

Pixel 8bit Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shiny free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel 8bit Wallpapers or Shiny?

Shiny is rated higher. Pixel 8bit Wallpapers averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shiny averages 4.4 from 668 ratings.

### Do Pixel 8bit Wallpapers or Shiny have ads?

Both Pixel 8bit Wallpapers and Shiny show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel 8bit Wallpapers or Shiny?

Pixel 8bit Wallpapers ships an update every 4 months, and Shiny every 3 months. Most recently, Pixel 8bit Wallpapers was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shiny on October 24, 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.*