Lively Wallpaper
7.0#7 in desktop wallpaper softwareFree planFree planAPIWindows
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Vivid Walls
7.5#2 in desktop wallpaper software$9.99 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Lively Wallpaper | Vivid Walls |
|---|---|---|
| License | The source code is released under the GNU GPL version 3. | The terms grant a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for use on Apple devices and prohibit reverse engineering, so the app is proprietary rather than open source. |
| Multi-monitor | Lively supports any number of monitors, spanning or duplicating wallpapers and supporting HiDPI and ultrawide resolutions. | Each connected display can have its own wallpaper, including different wallpaper types on different screens. |
| Privacy | The application says it does not collect, store, or share personal information; operational window and process data is kept local. | The app states that it collects no personal information, analytics, telemetry or crash reports, and that transfers stay on the local network. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 3.9 out of 5 from 155 ratings | No rating overview is displayed because Apple says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews; one visible written review is 5 out of 5. |
| System requirements | The documented minimum is Windows 10 1903 for the installer or Windows 10 1803 for Store builds, an Intel i3-equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM, Intel HD 4600-or-better graphics, DirectX 10 and 1 GB storage. | The Mac app requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later, an Apple Silicon Mac with an M1 or newer chip, and about 2 GB of free disk space. |
Lively Wallpaper plans
- Lively WallpaperFree
Vivid Walls plans
- FreeFree
- Full Library$9.99, paid once
Pick Lively Wallpaper if…
Lively Wallpaper suits Windows users who want animated wallpapers across one or more monitors, including options based on video, web content, or shaders. Its command-line controls may suit users who want to pair it with scripting software.
Pick Vivid Walls if…
Vivid Walls suits Apple Silicon Mac users who want animated, video, web, GIF, or image wallpapers, including across multiple displays. It may also suit people moving a Wallpaper Engine library from Windows.