Comparison

Serene vs SilkScreen Mesh Gradient

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Serene

Features
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A cool wallpaper app. Subscription Service Description Benefits: During the subscription period, all functional limitations within the app will be lifted. Duration: 1 month. Cost: $0.99. Service Agreement: https://irisstudios.github.io/terms-serene · After purchasing the monthly subscription, the fee will be automatically deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the end of each month, and the subscription will be extended for another month. · To cancel your subscription, manually open the “Settings” on your iPhone, go to “iTunes Store & App Store” → tap “Apple ID,” select “View Apple ID,” navigate to the “Account Settings” page, tap “Subscriptions,” and choose to cancel the monthly subscription. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will automatically renew.

About

SilkScreen Mesh Gradient

Create dynamic and mesmerizing visuals on your screen with customizable shapes, colors, and motion. Edit in real-time, adjust mesh complexity, and save your creations as images or videos. Designed for designers, hobbyists, and anyone looking to spark creativity.

Highlights
  • Customizable color templates
  • Real-time drag editing
  • Adjustable mesh resolution
  • Interactive animation styles
  • Save creations as image/video
Features
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Create animated gradients, calming visual backgrounds, and soft moving color scenes in seconds. SilkScreen starts with beautiful moods, then lets you shape the light, adjust the colors, and bring the result to life with motion. Save your creation as an image or video, use it as a wallpaper, share it, or keep it in your favorites. What you can make: • Gradient wallpapers for your Lock Screen or Home Screen • Calm backgrounds shaped by touch • Visual loops for posts, stories, and videos • Personal color compositions, made your way Start from a mood, make it yours, and save the result. No design experience required.

Screenshots

Serene3 screens
SilkScreen Mesh Gradient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Serene at none against SilkScreen Mesh Gradient's shown. Serene also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). SilkScreen Mesh Gradient's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Serene sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SilkScreen Mesh Gradient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serene ships an update every 12 months, SilkScreen Mesh Gradient every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Serene versus SilkScreen Mesh Gradient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSereneSilkScreen Mesh Gradient
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丹 罗Ugo Di Profio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Serene

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Permanent$2.99
2 purchases

SilkScreen Mesh Gradient

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Serene free?
Serene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SilkScreen Mesh Gradient free?
SilkScreen Mesh Gradient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Serene or SilkScreen Mesh Gradient have ads?
SilkScreen Mesh Gradient shows ads; Serene does not.
Which is updated more often, Serene or SilkScreen Mesh Gradient?
Serene ships an update every 12 months, and SilkScreen Mesh Gradient every 9 days. Most recently, Serene was updated on November 4, 2026 and SilkScreen Mesh Gradient on October 30, 2026.

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