Comparison

Ukiyo vs Walli

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

Head to head
About

Ukiyo

Discover a vast collection of over 1000 Ukiyo-e masterpieces for your iPhone. These high-resolution wallpapers, inspired by renowned Japanese artists, are optimized for iOS parallax effects. Easily save, set, and share your favorites to personalize your device.

Highlights
  • 1000+ Ukiyo-e wallpapers
  • Optimized for iOS parallax
  • Save and set as home/lock screen
  • Favorites folder
  • Slideshow function
  • Share via social media and email
  • Categorized by artist and era
Features
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Over 2,000 ukiyo-e masterpieces by Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Toshusai Sharaku and more, as high-quality wallpapers. Give your iPhone home screen and lock screen the timeless beauty of Japanese art. Every print has been carefully restored by hand, one by one, removing the creases and stains of old paper to bring back the vivid reds and indigo blues of the originals. Enjoy the works that inspired Van Gogh and the French Impressionists, right on your iPhone. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Only public-domain ukiyo-e masterpieces, each restored by hand for use as a wallpaper • Over 2,000 works: beautiful women, kabuki actors, landscapes, birds and flowers, and Japanese patterns • Browse by more than 80 ukiyo-e artists or by era • One-tap saving, favorites, full-screen preview and slideshow • Share wallpapers via Messages, X, Instagram, Mail and more • Light and Dark Mode support • Push notifications when new works are added CATEGORIES • Popular / Latest • By era: 1780–1804, 1804–1868, 1868–1912, 1915–1940s • By artist: Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Toshusai Sharaku, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Kawase Hasui, Yoshida Hiroshi and more • Others: Japanese Patterns, Simple HOW TO SET A WALLPAPER Open a saved wallpaper in the Photos app, tap the Share button, and choose the option to use it as your wallpaper. CAN'T SAVE? Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos and allow this app to access your photos. AD-FREE OPTIONS Watch a short video to use the app without ads for a while, or remove ads with an in-app purchase. If you reinstall the app, tap "Restore" to get your purchase back at no charge. STAY CONNECTED We share the latest news regularly. If you enjoy the app, we'd love for you to follow us. • Official website: https://dolice.net/en/apps/ukiyoe-wallpapers/ • X: https://x.com/dolice COPYRIGHT All ukiyo-e in this app are works whose copyright has expired. Each one has been carefully edited and restored for use as an iPhone wallpaper.

About

Walli

Discover unique wallpapers generated by AI or curated by artists worldwide. Create custom designs with text prompts and explore dynamic 4D live backgrounds. Optimize your device's look with high-quality, daily updated content.

Highlights
  • AI Art Generator for custom wallpapers
  • 4D Live Wallpapers with parallax effects
  • Global artist community curated designs
  • Smart categories for easy discovery
  • High-quality 4K resolution
  • Daily new additions
Features
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Transform Your Screen with AI-Generated Art and 4D Live Wallpapers Join millions discovering unique wallpapers powered by AI technology and curated artwork from talented artists worldwide. Create your own custom wallpapers with AI or explore thousands of handpicked designs. KEY FEATURES AI Art Generator • Create unique wallpapers with text prompts • Generate custom artwork in seconds • Multiple art styles and themes • Save and share your AI creations 4D Live Wallpapers • Dynamic animated backgrounds • Parallax depth effects • Smooth motion wallpapers • Optimized for battery efficiency Global Artist Community • Curated artwork from worldwide creators • Support independent artists • Exclusive original designs • New additions daily Smart Categories • Anime & Manga collections • Dark mode & AMOLED optimized • Nature & landscapes • Abstract & minimalist • Space & sci-fi themes Advanced Features • Auto-resolution optimization • Multi-language support (20+ languages) • Favorites collection • Download for offline use • Share with friends Premium Benefits • Unlimited AI generations • Ad-free experience • Exclusive wallpapers • Priority downloads • Early access to new features Perfect For • iPhone and iPad optimization • All screen sizes supported • Portrait and landscape modes • Lock screen and home screen • Widget backgrounds Why Choose Walli? • High-quality 4K resolution • Regular content updates • Artist profiles and portfolios • Smart search and discovery • Lightweight app size SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium subscription unlocks unlimited AI generations, removes ads, and provides access to exclusive content. • Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation • Subscription auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before period ends • Manage subscription in Account Settings • Free trial forfeited when purchasing subscription Terms of Service: https://tap.pm/terms-of-service-general/ Privacy Policy: https://tap.pm/privacy-policy-walli/ Contact: enquiries@walliapp.com

Screenshots

Ukiyo4 screens
Walli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Walli at none against Ukiyo's shown. Walli also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 498). Ukiyo's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 66%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Ukiyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Walli sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ukiyo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walli has 2.7K ratings behind it against 498, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Ukiyo's written reviews are positive against 66% of Walli's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, Walli weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ukiyo versus Walli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUkiyoWalli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (498 ratings) — better4.6 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better66.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4982.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasaki HirokawaSMART MEDIA INTERNET MARKETING LTD

Customer experience

Ukiyo

All ratings498 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%

Walli

All ratings2,718 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews660 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative28.3%

Bugs and requests

Ukiyo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Navigation between panels is confusing
  • Messy layout due to lack of image borders
  • App performance/smoothness issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Artist names displayed on images
  • Additional category filters (Geisha, Warriors, snow scenes, mountains, water, animals)
  • Unformatted image saving to camera roll
  • Better organization system
  • More kanji and older version photos
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  • Smoother software performance

Walli

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ukiyo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
8 purchases

Walli

Subscriptions8
  • Walli PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Ads-free Wallpapers1 Month trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Ads-free Wallpappers$2.997 Days
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  • Walli PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Ads-free Wallpappers7 Days trial5 variants$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Ads-free Wallpappers3 Days trial3 variants$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Ads-free Wallpappers$4.997 Days
  • Walli PRO3 Days trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Ukiyo free?
Ukiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walli free?
Walli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ukiyo or Walli?
Ukiyo is rated higher. Ukiyo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Walli averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Ukiyo or Walli have ads?
Ukiyo shows ads; Walli does not.
Which is updated more often, Ukiyo or Walli?
Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, and Walli weekly. Most recently, Ukiyo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Walli on November 2, 2026.

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