# XScreenSaver vs Euler VS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XScreenSaver at none against Euler VS's 2. XScreenSaver also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 5). Euler VS's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Euler VS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. XScreenSaver asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for XScreenSaver against 5.0 for Euler VS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XScreenSaver has 106 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of XScreenSaver's written reviews are positive against 100% of Euler VS's.

XScreenSaver ships an update every 6 months, Euler VS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XScreenSaver | Euler VS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscreensaver/id539014593/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/euler-vs/id6495234606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Zawinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/368900426) | [AllOneWord Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740646658) |

## What reviewers say

### XScreenSaver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscreensaver/id539014593)

Explore a vast collection of historic and educational graphics demos originally designed for Linux and Unix systems. This application allows you to interact with hundreds of these visual demonstrations, ported from the classic screen saver collection.

**Highlights:** Historic graphics demos, Educational visual content, Interactive demo playback, Large collection of visuals, Cross-platform heritage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ No ads or data collection
- 🎨 Extensive variety of screensavers
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple platforms (iOS, Mac, iPad)
- 🆓 Completely free application
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and retro aesthetic appeal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes with certain screensavers
- 🎯 Difficult to tap small exit button on larger devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- ⚠️ Photo library screensaver crashes on iOS 13
- 🎪 Limited practical use on iOS devices

**Reported bugs**

- Photo library screensaver crashes on iOS 13
- GLText reveals password when system info is selected
- Framebuffer loading failures requiring app restart
- Crashes on certain devices or configurations
- Difficult UI for exiting screensavers on larger phones

**Requested features**

- Favorites or bookmarking system to save preferred screensavers
- Hide or exclude unwanted screensavers from rotation
- Ability to select specific channels in XAnalogTV screensaver
- Widget support for iOS standby mode
- Prevent auto-lock feature to keep screen on


### Euler VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/euler-vs/id6495234606)

Explore a dynamic world of geometric art and visual synthesis with interactive touch controls. Design and play with harmonic motion and color systems, with options to expand your library through in-app purchases. Sync your creations from macOS for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive geometric art, Harmonic motion exploration, Touch-driven visual synthesis, 24 professional presets, In-app preset packs, Tap Tempo feature, iCloud sync with macOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Townsend '94 Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| King St. Garage | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XScreenSaver free?

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

### Is Euler VS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XScreenSaver or Euler VS?

Euler VS is rated higher. XScreenSaver averages 4.9 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Euler VS averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do XScreenSaver or Euler VS have ads?

Neither XScreenSaver nor Euler VS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XScreenSaver or Euler VS?

XScreenSaver ships an update every 6 months, and Euler VS every 8 months. Most recently, XScreenSaver was updated on October 17, 2026 and Euler VS on October 9, 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.*