# Ukiyo vs Live Wallpapers for Me

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ukiyo at 95% against Live Wallpapers for Me's 32%. Ukiyo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Live Wallpapers for Me's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (118K vs 498). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ukiyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Live Wallpapers for Me sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ukiyo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Wallpapers for Me has 118K ratings behind it against 498, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Ukiyo's written reviews are positive against 32% of Live Wallpapers for Me's.

Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, Live Wallpapers for Me every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ukiyo | Live Wallpapers for Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukiyo-e-wallpapers/id835559799/reviews)** | [4.5 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-for-me/id1069361548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 498 | **118K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 32.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Masaki Hirokawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/617664044) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Ukiyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukiyo-e-wallpapers/id835559799)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Adverts | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and stunning artwork collection
- 👍 Intuitive and seamless user interface
- 🖼️ High-quality Ukiyo-e prints and images
- 💰 Worth the price/good value
- 🎯 Easy navigation and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Obnoxious advertising
- 🐢 App performance not smooth
- 🧩 Confusing panel-to-panel navigation
- 📐 No clear borders between images
- 🗂️ Poor organization and categorization

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Live Wallpapers for Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-for-me/id1069361548)

Animate your device's screen with a vast collection of dynamic wallpapers. Choose from stunning sceneries, cute animals, or abstract patterns. You can even create your own live wallpapers from videos.

**Highlights:** Animated live wallpapers, 4K backgrounds, Video to live wallpaper converter, Weekly new animations, Favorite wallpapers collection, Lock screen customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Mth | $2.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Mth | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Mth | $7.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Mth | $7.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Mth | $14.99 | per month |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Live Wallpapers Premium 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing wallpapers
- 👍 Great selection of free wallpapers
- 🌟 High-quality and detailed wallpapers
- 😊 Enjoyable user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🤖 Wallpapers don't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not moving when set as lock screen
- Subscription automatically renewing without notice

**Requested features**

- Search function for wallpapers
- Ability to set live wallpapers on home screen
- Reduce ads or offer one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ukiyo free?

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

### Is Live Wallpapers for Me free?

Live Wallpapers for Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ukiyo or Live Wallpapers for Me?

Ukiyo is rated higher. Ukiyo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Live Wallpapers for Me averages 4.5 from 118K ratings.

### Do Ukiyo or Live Wallpapers for Me have ads?

Both Ukiyo and Live Wallpapers for Me show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ukiyo or Live Wallpapers for Me?

Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, and Live Wallpapers for Me every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ukiyo was updated on September 27, 2026 and Live Wallpapers for Me on September 28, 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.*