Live2DViewerEX vs Shimeji Screen Pets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live2DViewerEX
View and interact with Live2D and Spine models on your device. Supports various file formats and allows for background customization. Note: this app cannot be used as live wallpaper.
- Manage Live2D and Spine models
- Support WPK and LPK file formats
- Load and edit models
- Interact with models
- Support image and video backgrounds
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Live2DViewerEX is a cross-platform Live2D and Spine model viewer Features: - Manage Live2D and Spine models, support WPK and LPK file format - Load and edit models - Interact with models - Support image and video background Note： - Due to system limitations, this app cannot be used as live wallpaper
Shimeji Screen Pets
Add animated characters to your phone's screen that walk, jump, and play. These cute companions offer a fun way to customize your device and keep you company while you use your phone.
- Cute animated characters
- Walk, jump, and play on screen
- Customize your phone's home screen
- Anime and chibi pet designs
- Easy to use controls
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Shimeji Screen pets are cute animated characters that live on your screen and keep you company while you use your phone. Bring your phone to life with Live Shimeji Pets – adorable animated characters companions that walk, jump, and play directly on your screen! Tired of a boring home screen? Add personality and fun with cute Anime Shimeji characters that stay on top of your screen while you chat, browse, or play games. +++ Why Users Love Shimeji Pets +++ * Cute anime characters & chibi pets * Useful for lovers and phone customization fans * Fun companion pets that make your screen feel alive * Easy to use with simple controls * Works smoothly on most iOS devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Live2DViewerEX at 2.9 against Shimeji Screen Pets's 1.9. Live2DViewerEX also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 4%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Shimeji Screen Pets's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 16) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Live2DViewerEX holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shimeji Screen Pets has 281 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Live2DViewerEX's written reviews are positive against 4% of Shimeji Screen Pets's.
| Parameter | Live2DViewerEX | Shimeji Screen Pets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (16 ratings) — better | 1.9 (281 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews — better | 3.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 281 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #209 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 海涛 汪 | Shamus Ul Hayatam |
Customer experience
Live2DViewerEX
Shimeji Screen Pets
In-app purchases
Live2DViewerEX
No in-app purchases
Shimeji Screen Pets
No in-app purchases
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