# Wally vs Magic Fluids

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Fluids at 4.5 against Wally's 2.7. Magic Fluids also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 11) and review sentiment (48% vs 27%). Wally's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Magic Fluids holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Fluids has 4.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Wally's written reviews are positive against 48% of Magic Fluids's.

Wally ships an update every 3 days, Magic Fluids every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wally | Magic Fluids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wally-animated-wallpapers/id1551074813/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-fluid-wallpapers/id1565998315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Korenev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550155473) | [SHUKMEI HOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565998317) |

## What reviewers say

### Wally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wally-animated-wallpapers/id1551074813)

Transform your phone with interactive, animated 3D live wallpapers. These backgrounds feature gravity-simulating objects you can manipulate, offering a relaxing and engaging experience. Create and share custom live photos to personalize your device.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated 3D wallpapers, Gravity simulation for objects, Object manipulation and interaction, Create live photos from wallpapers, Video recording of wallpaper effects, Customizable phone backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wally Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Wally Premium | $6.99 | per month |


### 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 Wally free?

Wally 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, Wally or Magic Fluids?

Magic Fluids is rated higher. Wally averages 2.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Magic Fluids averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Wally or Magic Fluids have ads?

Magic Fluids shows ads; Wally does not.

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

Wally ships an update every 3 days, and Magic Fluids every 3 months. Most recently, Wally was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Fluids on October 30, 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.*