Comparison

Liquid Wallpapers vs Frames

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

Head to head
About

Liquid Wallpapers

Create stunning, unique wallpapers using AI, or choose from a vast collection of 4K and live backgrounds. Optimized for iOS devices, this app offers endless inspiration with regular updates to keep your screen fresh and artistic.

Highlights
  • AI Wallpaper Generator
  • 4K Ultra HD Quality
  • Live Wallpapers
  • Optimized for iPhone & iPad
  • Endless Inspiration
  • Regular Updates
Features
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Liquid Wallpapers – Stunning AI, 4K & Live Backgrounds Transform your iPhone and iPad into a work of art with Liquid Wallpapers. Powered by advanced AI, create breathtaking, one-of-a-kind wallpapers that match your style. Browse a huge collection of ultra-sharp 4K images and mesmerizing live wallpapers that bring your screen to life. Designed to look perfect on iOS 16 through iOS 26, every wallpaper fits seamlessly on any device. Features: AI Wallpaper Generator – Create unique backgrounds with just a tap. 4K Ultra HD Quality – Crystal-clear images for a premium look. Live Wallpapers – Motion-powered designs that wow every time you unlock your screen. Optimized for iPhone & iPad – Perfect fit, every pixel. Endless Inspiration – New designs added regularly. Subscription options: - Liquid Wallpapers offers unlimited usage and unlocks all features for $12.99/ year and $4.99/week. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that content. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. * This price is for United States customers. Pricing may differ depending on your country and actual charges may be converted to your local currency of residence. The prices are equal to “Apple’s App Store Matrix” which determines the equivalent subscription price in USD. Terms: https://classy-gelato-1fa0a7.netlify.app/glassywallpaper_terms.html Privacy Policy: http://classy-gelato-1fa0a7.netlify.app/glassywallpaper_privacy.html

About

Frames

Features
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Make your Home Screen yours with beautiful custom widgets. Frames gives you clean, expressive widget themes for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Pick a style, choose the items you want to show, add your widget, and make your setup feel more personal. Customize your widget with: - Minimal, editorial, soft, and index-style layouts - Date, quote, battery, calendar, birthday, countdown, and wellness slots - Premium theme packs - Seasonal World Cup country themes - Custom backgrounds - AI-generated themes and quotes when available on device - Shareable widget images Frames Pro unlocks the full premium theme library, premium slots, custom backgrounds, and AI Theme Creator. Calendar, Contacts, and Health access are optional and used only on device to power the widget slots you choose. Terms of Use (EULA): https://github.com/danielsmori/legal/blob/main/frames/terms-of-service.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/danielsmori/legal/blob/main/frames/privacy-policy.md

Screenshots

Liquid Wallpapers4 screens
Frames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Frames at none against Liquid Wallpapers's shown. Liquid Wallpapers's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Liquid Wallpapers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Frames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liquid Wallpapers ships an update every 2 months, Frames every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Liquid Wallpapers versus Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiquid WallpapersFrames
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperXi'an Whaleway Software Technology Co., Ltd.Daniel Mori

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Liquid Wallpapers

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Frames

Subscriptions1
  • Frames Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Frames Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Liquid Wallpapers free?
Liquid Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frames free?
Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Liquid Wallpapers or Frames have ads?
Liquid Wallpapers shows ads; Frames does not.
Which is updated more often, Liquid Wallpapers or Frames?
Liquid Wallpapers ships an update every 2 months, and Frames every 5 weeks. Most recently, Liquid Wallpapers was updated on October 30, 2026 and Frames on November 5, 2026.

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