LiquidThemes vs Frames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LiquidThemes
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Welcome to the future of iOS customization. LiquidThemes doesn't just change your backgroundβit transforms your entire device into a reactive, 5D holographic experience using the bleeding edge of Apple's graphics engine. FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FEATURES: Liquid Gravity: Watch your interface physically slosh and tilt as you rotate your device, powered by native gyroscopic sensors. Spatial AR Projections: Tap a button to project a 3D levitating holographic preview of your theme directly into your physical room before you apply it. Reactive StandBy Mode: Turn your phone sideways while charging to activate a futuristic, glowing liquid glass nightstand clock. AI Mood Glass (VIP): Let our generative AI craft a completely unique, living Metal shader for your screen every single day. PREMIUM THEMES INCLUDE: Cyber Liquid: Reactive gradient blooms. Neon Dimension: 5th-dimensional parallax effects. Glass OS: Ultra-premium frosted transparency. Push your iPhone to its absolute limits. Select your reality today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Frames
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Frames at 17.0 against LiquidThemes's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LiquidThemes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month 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.
| Parameter | LiquidThemes | Frames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | NICHOLAS ERWIN HEITKAMP | Daniel Mori |
In-app purchases
LiquidThemes
- VIP Access$19.991 Month
- Neon Dimension Theme$0.99
- Glass OS Theme$0.99
- Cyber Liquid Theme$1.99
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- Liquid Gravity Effect$3.99
- Liquid StandBy Clock$5.99
Frames
- Frames Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Frames Pro Lifetime$14.99









