# SOOP vs Ukiyo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ukiyo at 93% against SOOP's 35%. Ukiyo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SOOP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SOOP sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Ukiyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ukiyo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 756 and 498 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of SOOP's written reviews are positive against 93% of Ukiyo's.

SOOP ships an update every 3 days, Ukiyo every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOOP | Ukiyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soop-live-streaming/id334185830/reviews) | **[4.9 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukiyo-e-wallpapers/id835559799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **756** | 498 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 343 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOOP Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334185833) | [Masaki Hirokawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/617664044) |

## What reviewers say

### SOOP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soop-live-streaming/id334185830)

Discover and engage with a wide range of live streaming content and creators. Enjoy interactive features, short-form videos, and exclusive original content. Skip ads and rewatch missed moments with advanced playback options.

**Highlights:** Live streaming broadcasts, Short-form video content, VOD playback with ad skipping, Multi-view for simultaneous streams, Streamer communication tools, Original content discovery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickView + Auto Payment | $5.49 | per month |
| 10 Star Balloons | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 QuickView+(Less than 15) | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickView 30-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 1개월(30일) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickView Plus 30-Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 3개월(90일) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plus Level 1 Subscription 1 Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Star Balloons | $9.99 | one-time |
| QuickView 90-Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plus Level 2 Subscription 1 Month | $12.99 | one-time |
| 티어1 구독 3개월 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 티어2 구독 1개월 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 90 Days QuickView Plus Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 6개월(180일) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 300 Star Balloons | $29.99 | one-time |
| 베이직 구독 6개월 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 정기구독권 12개월(360일) | $34.99 | one-time |
| 365 Day Quick View Voucher | $39.99 | one-time |
| 500 Star Balloons | $49.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days QuickView Plus Ticket | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🌍 Accessible for international users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Excessive buffering and lag
- 🇰🇷 Limited support for non-Korean users
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account verification problems
- Incompatibility with older devices and operating systems
- Inconsistent performance across different platforms

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple languages
- Improve video quality and stability
- Implement a more user-friendly login process
- Provide better customer support


### Ukiyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukiyo-e-wallpapers/id835559799)

Discover a vast collection of over 1000 Ukiyo-e masterpieces for your iPhone. These high-resolution wallpapers, inspired by renowned Japanese artists, are optimized for iOS parallax effects. Easily save, set, and share your favorites to personalize your device.

**Highlights:** 1000+ Ukiyo-e wallpapers, Optimized for iOS parallax, Save and set as home/lock screen, Favorites folder, Slideshow function, Share via social media and email, Categorized by artist and era

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Adverts | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and stunning artwork collection
- 👍 Intuitive and seamless user interface
- 🖼️ High-quality Ukiyo-e prints and images
- 💰 Worth the price/good value
- 🎯 Easy navigation and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Obnoxious advertising
- 🐢 App performance not smooth
- 🧩 Confusing panel-to-panel navigation
- 📐 No clear borders between images
- 🗂️ Poor organization and categorization

**Reported bugs**

- Navigation between panels is confusing
- Messy layout due to lack of image borders
- App performance/smoothness issues

**Requested features**

- Artist names displayed on images
- Additional category filters (Geisha, Warriors, snow scenes, mountains, water, animals)
- Unformatted image saving to camera roll
- Better organization system
- More kanji and older version photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOOP free?

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

### Is Ukiyo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SOOP or Ukiyo?

Ukiyo is rated higher. SOOP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 756 ratings, while Ukiyo averages 4.9 from 498 ratings.

### Do SOOP or Ukiyo have ads?

Both SOOP and Ukiyo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SOOP or Ukiyo?

SOOP ships an update every 3 days, and Ukiyo every 8 months. Most recently, SOOP was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ukiyo on October 16, 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.*