# Wallpapers App for iPhone vs Wallpapers Central

The clearest difference is ads: Wallpapers App for iPhone at none against Wallpapers Central's shown. Wallpapers App for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 54%) and ratings volume (18K vs 4.3K). Wallpapers Central's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Wallpapers Central sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. 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 4.6 for Wallpapers Central. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Wallpapers App for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 54% of Wallpapers Central's.

Wallpapers App for iPhone ships an update monthly, Wallpapers Central every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers App for iPhone | Wallpapers Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-app-for-iphone/id1013279592/reviews) | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-central/id1527983896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WALLPAPERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623007147) | [iSpazio S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/933212898) |

## 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


### Wallpapers Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-central/id1527983896)

Discover a vast collection of traditional, animated, and 3D wallpapers, along with ringtones. Personalize your device with unique designs, follow creators, and even upload your own art. Enjoy a layered effect on your lock screen and easily set new ringtones.

**Highlights:** Animated and 3D wallpapers, Depth Effect wallpapers, Ringtones with easy setup, Follow creators and personalized feed, Upload and share your own wallpapers, Curated wallpaper collections, Rewards section for prizes

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Best | $18.99 | per year |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 125 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1 Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 250 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 75 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 650 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5 Keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality wallpapers
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers
- 💎 Excellent app design
- 🎨 Beautiful live wallpapers
- 🤩 Great customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not downloading properly
- Live wallpapers not working as expected
- Login and purchase issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Scrolling performance problems

**Requested features**

- More free live wallpapers
- Improved iPad support
- Ability to customize app icon
- Dark mode option
- Better widget integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers App for iPhone free?

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

### Is Wallpapers Central free?

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

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

Wallpapers App for iPhone and Wallpapers Central are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 4.3K ratings respectively.

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

Wallpapers Central shows ads; Wallpapers App for iPhone does not.

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

Wallpapers App for iPhone ships an update monthly, and Wallpapers Central every 4 days. Most recently, Wallpapers App for iPhone was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wallpapers Central on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*