# ImgRef vs Live Helper

The clearest difference is update cadence: ImgRef at every 5 days against Live Helper's every 5 weeks. ImgRef also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (124 vs 24). Live Helper's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ImgRef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Live Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImgRef has 124 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 79% positive.

ImgRef ships an update every 5 days, Live Helper every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ImgRef | Live Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgref/id6742316732/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-helper-live-wallpapers/id6749503310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文荣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797720895) | [娇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700298679) |

## What reviewers say

### ImgRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgref/id6742316732)

This app is an all-in-one creative tool for mood boards, reference images, and collaging. It offers smart asset management, precise color picking, and free-form layout capabilities across multiple devices. Designed for various creative professionals, it streamlines workflows with advanced editing and import/export features.

**Highlights:** Unlimited canvas with smart caching, Multi-select batch processing, Professional workflow with keyboard shortcuts, Image editing and adjustments, Dynamic color picker, Cross-platform support (iOS/macOS), Video frame extraction, GIF decomposition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pro_monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ImgRef Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great alternative to Vizref
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Lots of features Vizref doesn't have
- 👍 Satisfying image compilation
- 👍 Lovely app and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Monotonous image selection and movement
- 👎 Unappealing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble importing images from other apps

**Requested features**

- Add cropping functionality
- Implement doodle/text feature for notes
- Add GIF frame reading function


### Live Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-helper-live-wallpapers/id6749503310)

Easily transform videos into personalized live wallpapers with a single click. This app offers batch processing, recommended live wallpaper downloads, and advanced editing tools for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Video to live wallpaper conversion, Batch video processing, Recommended live wallpaper library, Live Photo editing tools, Supports all iPhone media formats, Lossless HD video conversion

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $4.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ImgRef free?

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

### Is Live Helper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ImgRef or Live Helper?

Live Helper is rated higher. ImgRef averages 4.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Live Helper averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do ImgRef or Live Helper have ads?

Neither ImgRef nor Live Helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ImgRef or Live Helper?

ImgRef ships an update every 5 days, and Live Helper every 5 weeks. Most recently, ImgRef was updated on September 21, 2026 and Live Helper on September 25, 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.*