# Zen Vibes vs Magic Fluids

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Fluids at 4.5 against Zen Vibes's 2.7. Magic Fluids also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 7). Zen Vibes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Fluids sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Zen Vibes asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Zen Vibes's written reviews are positive against 48% of Magic Fluids's.

Zen Vibes ships an update every 2 months, Magic Fluids every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Vibes | Magic Fluids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-vibes-calming-visuals/id1554358912/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-fluid-wallpapers/id1565998315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 249 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeralas](https://appshunter.io/developer/418806912) | [SHUKMEI HOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565998317) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Vibes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-vibes-calming-visuals/id1554358912)

Explore a collection of fractal patterns and artistic visuals designed for relaxation and meditation. Choose from various calming canvases and ambient music to create a serene experience. New patterns are added monthly.

**Highlights:** Fractal pattern visualization, Artistic relaxing canvases, Ambient music selection, Interactive pattern scrolling, Monthly pattern updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Zen Vibes free?

Zen Vibes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Fluids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zen Vibes or Magic Fluids?

Magic Fluids is rated higher. Zen Vibes averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Magic Fluids averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Zen Vibes or Magic Fluids have ads?

Magic Fluids shows ads; Zen Vibes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zen Vibes or Magic Fluids?

Zen Vibes ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Fluids every 3 months. Most recently, Zen Vibes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magic Fluids on November 3, 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.*