# Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen vs Shiny

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen at every 3 weeks against Shiny's every 3 months. Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Shiny's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 27%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen against 4.4 for Shiny. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 636 and 668 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen's written reviews are positive against 47% of Shiny's.

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, Shiny every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen | Shiny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-wallpapers-lock-screen/id1572591696/reviews)** | [4.4 (668 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-glitter-live-wallpapers/id1597001094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 636 | **668** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onevly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806710673) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### 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 Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen free?

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen 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, Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen or Shiny?

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen is rated higher. Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while Shiny averages 4.4 from 668 ratings.

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

Both Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen and Shiny show ads.

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

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shiny every 3 months. Most recently, Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen was updated on October 23, 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.*