# AetherWalls vs Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen

The clearest difference is rating: AetherWalls at 4.9 against Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen's 4.4. AetherWalls also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen's advantage is ratings volume (634 vs 38). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AetherWalls sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AetherWalls holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen has 634 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AetherWalls ships an update fortnightly, Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AetherWalls | Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aetherwalls/id1541453498/reviews)** | [4.4 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-wallpapers-lock-screen/id1572591696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **634** |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luong The Vinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073508052) | [Onevly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806710673) |

## What reviewers say

### AetherWalls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aetherwalls/id1541453498)

Discover a vast collection of beautiful, hand-picked wallpapers for your iPhone. Save your favorites and set them as your home or lock screen. New wallpapers are added and updated daily.

**Highlights:** Daily wallpaper updates, Hand-picked selections, Save favorite wallpapers, Set as home/lock screen, Compatible with all iPhones, Free to download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for a week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium a year | $12.99 | per year |


### Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-wallpapers-lock-screen/id1572591696)

Personalize your phone with animated glitter backgrounds and live wallpapers. Create custom lock screens with sparkling effects, widgets, and icon packs. Transform your device into a dazzling display with unique, shimmering visuals.

**Highlights:** Animated glitter live wallpapers, Customizable lock screens, Glitter widgets and icon packs, Create your own live wallpapers, Spatial depth effect wallpapers, Video to live wallpaper conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get weekly Glitter Wallpapers | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Access Everything Pro Version | $5.49 | per month |
| Premium Content Unlock Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Glitter Wallpaper (lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful pink and glittery wallpapers
- 📱 Minimal ads in app
- 💰 Completely free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 App differs significantly from promotional videos
- 💸 Expensive premium version paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads throughout app
- 🎨 Limited free wallpaper options
- ⚙️ Bugs and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Green and purple glitter overlay cannot be removed
- Animations are static photos, not truly live
- Icons won't change as expected
- App crashes and freezes
- General functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Reduce or eliminate ads
- Lower premium subscription pricing
- Show actual app functionality before purchase
- Improve animation quality and make effects truly live
- Better customization options for glitter effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AetherWalls free?

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

### Is Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen free?

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AetherWalls or Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen?

AetherWalls is rated higher. AetherWalls averages 4.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen averages 4.4 from 634 ratings.

### Do AetherWalls or Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen have ads?

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen shows ads; AetherWalls does not.

### Which is updated more often, AetherWalls or Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen?

AetherWalls ships an update fortnightly, and Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen every 3 weeks. Most recently, AetherWalls was updated on September 24, 2026 and Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen on October 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.*