# Wallpapers App for iPhone vs Backdrops

The clearest difference is ads: Wallpapers App for iPhone at none against Backdrops's shown. Wallpapers App for iPhone also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpapers App for iPhone sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Backdrops sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wallpapers App for iPhone against 4.7 for Backdrops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers App for iPhone has 18K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Wallpapers App for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 60% of Backdrops's.

Wallpapers App for iPhone ships an update monthly, Backdrops every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers App for iPhone | Backdrops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-app-for-iphone/id1013279592/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WALLPAPERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623007147) | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallpapers App for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-app-for-iphone/id1013279592)

Discover stunning HD and 4K backgrounds for your device. Explore over 150 categories, including anime, nature, and abstract art. Preview wallpapers with a single tap and enjoy daily updates to keep your home screen fresh.

**Highlights:** 4K & Live Wallpapers, Aesthetic & AMOLED Wallpapers, 150+ Categories, One-Tap Preview, Daily Updates, Works Offline

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM MONTHLY | $1.99 | per month |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM WEEKLY | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| LIVE WALLPAPER WIDGETS WEEKLY | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| LIVE WALLPAPER WEEKLY | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| LIVE WALLPAPER WIDGETS MONTHLY | $3.99 | per month |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM MONTHLY | $4.99 | per month |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM MONTHLY | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM WEEKLY | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM MONTHLY | $7.99 | per month |
| LIVE WALLPAPER WEEKLY | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM YEARLY | $19.99 | per year |
| LIVE WALLPAPER WIDGETS YEARLY | $19.99 | per year |
| WALLPAPERS PREMIUM YEARLY | $19.99 | per year |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM ANNUAL | $19.99 | per year |
| WALLPAPERS PREMIUM YEARLY | $29.99 | per year |
| LIVE WALLPAPER WIDGETS YEARLY | $39.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM VERSION FOREVER | $1.99 | one-time |
| WALLPAPERS PREMIUM FOREVER | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM VERSION FOREVER | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM VERSION FOREVER | $19.99 | one-time |
| LIVE WALLPAPERS WIDGET FOREVER | $20.99 | one-time |
| WALLPAPER PREMIUM LIFETIME | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great selection of wallpapers
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Beautiful and high-quality images
- 👍 Lots of categories to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Live wallpapers not working
- 🔍 Too many ads and popups
- 💰 Paywall for full access
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Live wallpapers not supported
- App crashes and freezes
- Paywall issues

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve live wallpaper support
- Reduce ads and popups
- Offer more free wallpaper options


### Backdrops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735)

Discover and download unique, original wallpapers designed in-house or contributed by the community. Explore daily new designs, save your favorites, and sync them across devices. Unlock premium collections and an ad-free experience with a Pro upgrade.

**Highlights:** Original hand-crafted wallpapers, Community submissions, Daily featured wallpapers, Variety of styles and themes, Premium and Pro collections, Ad-free experience (Pro), Favorites and sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid Pop Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coins - Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Riot Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Optic Odysseys Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Wavez Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lost in the Void Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shades of Saturn Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dunes Day Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coins - Deluxe Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Big Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Huge Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins - Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality wallpapers
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free with optional paid pro version
- 🎨 Variety of wallpaper styles and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced to watch ads to download wallpapers
- 🔒 Pro version has limited additional content
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Sign in with Apple not working
- Paid pro version not recognized
- Unable to return to main menu after viewing wallpaper

**Requested features**

- Full-screen wallpaper preview
- Landscape support for iPad
- More frequent updates to pro wallpapers
- Dark mode icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers App for iPhone free?

Wallpapers App for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backdrops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wallpapers App for iPhone or Backdrops?

Backdrops is rated higher. Wallpapers App for iPhone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Backdrops averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Wallpapers App for iPhone or Backdrops have ads?

Backdrops shows ads; Wallpapers App for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wallpapers App for iPhone or Backdrops?

Wallpapers App for iPhone ships an update monthly, and Backdrops every 2 months. Most recently, Wallpapers App for iPhone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backdrops on September 23, 2026.

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