# Patternator Video Wallpapers vs ThemeWall

The clearest difference is monetization model: Patternator Video Wallpapers at freemium against ThemeWall's subscription. Patternator Video Wallpapers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). ThemeWall's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patternator Video Wallpapers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ThemeWall sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patternator Video Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 23K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Patternator Video Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 77% of ThemeWall's.

Patternator Video Wallpapers ships an update every 6 weeks, ThemeWall every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patternator Video Wallpapers | ThemeWall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternator-video-wallpapers/id992421775/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themewall-wallpapers-and-widget/id1201590846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bazaart Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/515094778) | [Craox Technologies LLP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473554375) |

## What reviewers say

### Patternator Video Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternator-video-wallpapers/id992421775)

Create unique animated patterns from your photos for lock screens and social media. Easily cut out subjects, select colors, and customize layouts. Save in HD as live photos, videos, or GIFs.

**Highlights:** Create animated patterns from photos, AI-powered photo cutout, Customizable pattern layouts, Save as live photo, video, or GIF, HD quality saving, Add emojis to patterns

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patternator Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Patternator Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of customization options
- 💡 Ability to create unique wallpapers
- 🎨 Recommended color palettes
- 🎨 Supports GIFs and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for live wallpapers
- 🚫 Watermark on free wallpapers
- 🐛 Crashes when saving creations
- 🐛 Sticker outlines disappearing
- 🚫 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Sticker outlines disappearing
- Crashes when saving creations
- Difficulty loading videos/GIFs

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize stickers independently
- Option to create gradient backgrounds
- Ability to import custom background images
- Option to adjust sticker opacity
- Add drop shadow to stickers


### ThemeWall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themewall-wallpapers-and-widget/id1201590846)

Transform your phone's appearance with a vast collection of live wallpapers and dynamic themes. Explore categories like nature, art, and anime, and easily set them as your Lock Screen. New content is added weekly to keep your device fresh and inspiring.

**Highlights:** Live Wallpaper maker, High-quality animations, Large category list, Weekly new content, Share via social media, Customizable lock screen

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Wallpapers Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Premium Wallpapers | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Wallpapers Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly - Premium Wallpapers | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Wallpapers Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Wallpapers Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Premium Wallpapers | $49.99 | per year |
| 5 AI Wallpapers Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| GO Pro - Full Access unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| 18 AI Wallpapers Credit | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Wallpapers Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 80 AI Wallpapers Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 AI Wallpapers Credit | $39.99 | one-time |
| 40 AI Wallpapers Credit | $59.99 | one-time |
| 800 AI Wallpapers Credit | $79.99 | one-time |
| 2000 AI Wallpapers Credit | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great selection of wallpapers
- 🎨 Beautiful and high-quality images
- 💡 Variety of categories to choose from
- 🤩 Amazing wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads that disrupt the experience
- 🔒 Locked categories require 5-star rating to access
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🙄 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features

**Reported bugs**

- Live wallpapers not working as expected
- Downloading wallpapers not always successful
- App crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Reduce the number of ads
- Unlock all categories without rating requirement
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patternator Video Wallpapers free?

Patternator Video Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThemeWall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patternator Video Wallpapers or ThemeWall?

Patternator Video Wallpapers is rated higher. Patternator Video Wallpapers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while ThemeWall averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Patternator Video Wallpapers or ThemeWall have ads?

ThemeWall shows ads; Patternator Video Wallpapers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patternator Video Wallpapers or ThemeWall?

Patternator Video Wallpapers ships an update every 6 weeks, and ThemeWall every 9 days. Most recently, Patternator Video Wallpapers was updated on September 26, 2026 and ThemeWall on September 26, 2026.

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