# SimpleBackgrounds — Beautiful, flat backgrounds.

> App offering 48 flat-colored backgrounds for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Walker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplebackgrounds/id1437742144 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016056619)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplebackgrounds/id1437742144/reviews.md

## What is SimpleBackgrounds?

Introducing...SimpleBackgrounds!

If you're like me and are into more simplistic things in life and you want your phone to reflect that, SimpleBackgrounds is the app for you! It features 48 flat (matte) colors to choose from and more to come!

Features:
• 24 normal flat colors
• 24 darker versions of the normal colors
• Feedback option in the settings page
• Save backgrounds as the height and width of the device you're on so no matter if you're on an iPad or an iPhone it'll always be dimensioned correctly

Features to Come:
• Custom color option
• Apple Watch app or a place in iOS app for a watch background
• Preview mode - shows what the background will look like behind apps or on the lock screen
• Many more colors
• Different color combination designs

There may be a version to come out just for Macs also so stay tuned for that!

Enjoy!

- Eric Walker, Head Developer

## Key features

- 48 flat (matte) colors
- Normal and darker color versions
- Device-dimensioned saves
- Feedback option
- Future custom color option
- Future Apple Watch app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleBackgrounds Pro Features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplebackgrounds/id1437742144/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I had doubts but holy crap this is sooo good

*2018-11-12*

It’s so many more steps to find a solid color on google images, this fixes a problem I didn’t know I had. Only suggestion would be to add collections of palettes, you could do a section full of Apple colors that match with the various cases, Apple Watch bands, iPhone XRs, ect.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! I love the suggestion of collections I’ll start looking into it this week! Check for updates in the coming weeks for it!

### 5/5 — Excellent and simple wallpaper app.

*2018-11-11*

I think this wallpaper app is perfectly suited to iOS.

I don’t like complicated backgrounds on the home screen as the apps get in the way; I prefer something more clean and minimalist.

I’ve been the app for a few weeks and I’ve just paid for the “Pro” version because it’s become an essential addition to my iPhone.

The UI is getting more refined as the developer updates it and it does what it sets out to do very well.

I look forward to further refinements in the future!

**Developer response:** I appreciate the wonderful feedback and support! If you have any suggestions for features or improvements, use the “Feedback” button in the settings screen and send us an email! Thank you again!

### 5/5 — Super simple and super good

*2018-10-27*

Found this from Reddit and it's an amazingly simple app and the wallpapers are pretty nice especially for minimalists or other people of the sort

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! There should be a new update this week with new colors!

### 5/5 — Solid-Color Wallpaper

*2018-10-05*

This app makes it easy.

**Developer response:** I appreciate the awesome feedback!

## Frequently asked questions about SimpleBackgrounds

### What kind of backgrounds does SimpleBackgrounds offer?

SimpleBackgrounds provides 48 flat (matte) colors, including 24 normal shades and 24 darker variations. The app focuses on a simplistic aesthetic for your device's background.

### How are the backgrounds sized in SimpleBackgrounds?

Backgrounds are saved to match the exact height and width of your device. This ensures they are dimensioned correctly whether you are using an iPad or an iPhone.

### What features are planned for future updates of SimpleBackgrounds?

Future updates are expected to include a custom color option, an Apple Watch app or integration, a preview mode to see backgrounds behind apps, and many more color choices and designs.

### Is SimpleBackgrounds free to use?

Yes, SimpleBackgrounds is available for free. The app is currently free with no mention of in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### Does SimpleBackgrounds have ads?

No, SimpleBackgrounds does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices is SimpleBackgrounds compatible with?

SimpleBackgrounds is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is available on the App Store.

### How often is SimpleBackgrounds updated?

The latest version, 1.9.5, was released on May 30, 2019. While the last update was in 2019, the developer has indicated plans for future features.

### What is the user rating for SimpleBackgrounds?

SimpleBackgrounds has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 10 ratings. This indicates a very positive reception from its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-19

No more ads!

Core Rewrite
• Rebuilt the app in SwiftUI.
• Removed the old UIKit controller flow.
• Removed third-party dependencies like SnapKit, NotificationBannerSwift, Firebase/ads from the new implementation path.

Free Features
• Added many new free color categories:
   • Pastels
   • Modern Neutrals
   • Deep Tones
   • Vibrant Colors
   • Nature Colors
• Reordered the catalog so Original Colors appears first.

Saving
• Rebuilt wallpaper rendering natively.
• Saved wallpapers are generated as clean bitmap images, not screenshots of UI.

Pro Features
• Modernized:
   • Custom Color
   • Pride Background
   • 3 Section Background
   • 5 Section Background
   • iPhone color wallpapers
• Expanded iPhone color sets beyond XR:
   • iPhone XR
   • iPhone 11
   • iPhone 12
   • iPhone 13
   • iPhone 14
   • iPhone 15
   • iPhone 16
   • iPhone 17
   • iPhone Air
   • iPhone Pro Finishes
• Added Gradient Backgrounds:
   • 2-5 colors
   • Multiple directions
   • Full preview/save support
• Added Random Background Generator:
   • Mixed
   • Solid Color
   • 3 Sections
   • 5 Sections
   • Gradient
   • iPhone Color

UI Updates
• Modernized the main catalog list.
• Added polished Pro purchase screen.
• Added improved Settings screen.
• Cleaned About section to show:
   • Version
   • Free Colors count
   • Pro Color Sets count

Privacy / Product Direction
• Chose not to add ads.
• Avoided AdMob and third-party tracking SDKs.

### 1.9.5 — 2019-05-30

What's new in 1.9.5:


• New 'Summer' colors



I apologize that SimpleBackgrounds hasn't ben updated in a while, and this is due to me being extremely busy with school and work.

It is summer now and I am ready to ramp up production! There are some exciting updates I want to work on with this, so get ready!

### 1.9 — 2018-12-22

What's new in 1.9:

• Section headers for different groups of colors
• A 'What's New' page in settings
• New 'Winter' colors

### 1.8 — 2018-11-05

What's new in 1.8:
• Pro bug fixes
What's new in 1.6:
• Pride Background (rainbow - 6 color background)
• 5 Fall colors at the beginning of colors list
• You can now copy the HEX and RGB values
• Added some nice haptic feedback when saving images
• Cleaned up UI when saving images
• Added ability to receive Push Notifications

### 1.7 — 2018-11-01

What's new in 1.7:
• Pro bug fixes

What's new in 1.6:
• Pride Background (rainbow - 6 color background)
• 5 Fall colors at the beginning of colors list
• You can now copy the HEX and RGB values
• Added some nice haptic feedback when saving images
• Cleaned up UI when saving images
• Added ability to receive Push Notifications

Thank you again everyone for the continued support! Please feel free to email me at ewalktech@gmail.com with any feedback or suggestions or leave a review to let me know how I'm doing! Enjoy!

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