# Pixel Pets vs Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen

The clearest difference is rating: Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen at 4.6 against Pixel Pets's 4.0. Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen also leads on ratings volume (523 vs 50). Pixel Pets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (73% vs 41%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pixel Pets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen has 523 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Pixel Pets's written reviews are positive against 41% of Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel Pets ships an update every 4 days, Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pets | Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-dynamic-and-widgets/id1661627600/reviews) | **[4.6 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-27-lock-screen/id1669945202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 301 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) | [静 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703487369) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-dynamic-and-widgets/id1661627600)

Bring your phone to life with animated pixel pets that live on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Interact with your digital companions by feeding them and watching them explore your device. Choose from a variety of adorable animals to be your new best friend.

**Highlights:** Animated pixel pets, Home Screen customization, Lock Screen customization, Interactive pet care, Dynamic Island integration, Live Notifications display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-27-lock-screen/id1669945202)

Personalize your lock screen with unique, ultra-high resolution wallpapers. Create custom patterns with emojis and stickers, design notch-friendly backgrounds, and add depth effects to scenic images. Enjoy animated live wallpapers to make your device stand out.

**Highlights:** Custom pattern wallpapers, Notch wallpapers, Depth effect wallpapers, Live wallpapers, AI-cut out stickers, Customizable background colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hoa PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hoa PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Hoa PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Hoa Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great wallpaper app
- 👍 Diverse wallpapers
- 👍 DIY wallpaper creation
- 👍 Dynamic wallpapers are great
- 👍 Free HD wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most wallpapers are paid
- 💰 App costs money
- 💰 Need to pay for pro version
- 💰 Subscription costs money
- 💰 Fake trial, direct deduction

**Reported bugs**

- Dynamic Island missing
- Cannot figure out how to set wallpaper
- Live wallpapers not supported on all devices

**Requested features**

- More free wallpapers
- Free animated backgrounds
- Ability to use wallpaper on tablet
- Improve payment process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pets free?

Pixel Pets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen free?

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pets or Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen?

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen is rated higher. Pixel Pets averages 4.0 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen averages 4.6 from 523 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pets or Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen have ads?

Neither Pixel Pets nor Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pets or Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen?

Pixel Pets ships an update every 4 days, and Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen 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.*