# Live Wallpapers vs Like Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Like Widget at 4.8 against Live Wallpapers's 3.0. Like Widget also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 6) and review sentiment (62% vs 40%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Wallpapers sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Like Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Like Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Like Widget has 1.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Live Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 62% of Like Widget's.

Live Wallpapers ships an update every 3 weeks, Like Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Wallpapers | Like Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-lockscreens/id1545383550/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/like-widget/id6477271721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 278 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [佳瑶 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541989087) | [宇 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680835898) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-lockscreens/id1545383550)

Transform your photos with AI-powered cartoon effects, age filters, and lipstick color options. This app also offers instant voice and camera translation, plus plant and animal identification.

**Highlights:** AI Cartoon Face effects, Lipstick Effect customization, Age and Childhood photo filters, Live Wallpaper personalization, Instant Voice Translator, Camera and Text Translation, Plant and Animal Identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL VERSION - 1 WEEK | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| FULL VERSION - 1 WEEK | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| FULL VERSION - 1 MONTH | $8.99 | per month |
| FULL VERSION - 1 MONTH | $18.99 | per month |
| FULL VERSION - 1 YEAR | $48.99 | per year |
| FULL VERSION - 1 YEAR | $78.99 | per year |


### Like Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/like-widget/id6477271721)

Customize your phone's desktop with a variety of DIY widgets, including weather, calendar, and custom app groups. Personalize your look with unique icons and wallpapers, and enhance privacy by disguising sensitive apps.

**Highlights:** DIY widgets, Weather widget, Calendar widget, Application groups widget, Vintage clock widget, Personalized icon groups, Customizable wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable wallpapers
- 💡 Unique and creative designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Wallpapers not working as advertised
- 🔋 Excessive ads draining battery
- 🤬 Laggy and unstable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not animating as expected
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Improve wallpaper functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Wallpapers free?

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

### Is Like Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Wallpapers or Like Widget?

Like Widget is rated higher. Live Wallpapers averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Like Widget averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Live Wallpapers or Like Widget have ads?

Both Live Wallpapers and Like Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Wallpapers or Like Widget?

Live Wallpapers ships an update every 3 weeks, and Like Widget every 6 weeks. Most recently, Live Wallpapers was updated on September 28, 2026 and Like Widget on October 7, 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.*