# Ukiyo vs Convert

Ukiyo and Convert both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Ukiyo's written reviews are positive against 54% of Convert's. Ukiyo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Convert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ukiyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Convert asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ukiyo against 4.8 for Convert. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Convert has 3.8K ratings behind it against 498, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Ukiyo's written reviews are positive against 54% of Convert's.

Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, Convert every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ukiyo | Convert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukiyo-e-wallpapers-hd-nihonga/id835559799/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convert-gif-maker-and-wallpaper/id1524913415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 498 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masaki Hirokawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/617664044) | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) |

## What reviewers say

### Ukiyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukiyo-e-wallpapers-hd-nihonga/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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $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


### Convert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convert-gif-maker-and-wallpaper/id1524913415)

Easily transform your photos and videos into various formats like GIFs, live photos, and videos. This app offers tools to trim, adjust speed, crop, and export your creations in different resolutions, perfect for sharing.

**Highlights:** Video to GIF conversion, Video to Live Photo conversion, Live Photo to GIF conversion, Live Photo to Video conversion, Trim video duration, Adjust playback speed, Crop video dimensions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for converting videos to GIFs
- 🚀 Quick and efficient conversion process
- 🔒 No data collection or annoying subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for all videos/devices
- 🐛 Conversion issues like blurry output or lack of animation
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes frequently
- 🐛 Limited resolution and quality options

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to upload or convert more than one item
- Inconsistent performance, app stops working after initial use
- Conversion process not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set converted videos/GIFs as wallpaper
- Improve compatibility across different iPhone models
- Provide more customization options for output
- Include audio preservation when converting videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ukiyo free?

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

### Is Convert free?

Convert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ukiyo or Convert?

Ukiyo is rated higher. Ukiyo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Convert averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Ukiyo or Convert have ads?

Ukiyo shows ads; Convert does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ukiyo or Convert?

Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, and Convert every 5 months. Most recently, Ukiyo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Convert on November 3, 2026.

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