# Wallpapers App for iPhone vs Wallpapers Now

The clearest difference is rating: Wallpapers Now at 4.8 against Wallpapers App for iPhone's 4.6. Wallpapers App for iPhone's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (18K vs 4.8K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallpapers Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

Wallpapers App for iPhone ships an update monthly, Wallpapers Now every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers App for iPhone | Wallpapers Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-app-for-iphone/id1013279592/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-now/id1620755771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [WALLPAPERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623007147) | [REAPPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328212533) |

## 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 Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-now/id1620755771)

Discover a vast collection of live wallpapers, including unique Liquid Glass and Depth effects. Personalize your device with dynamic backgrounds that adapt to your Focus modes and shuffle for a fresh look.

**Highlights:** Live Wallpapers, Liquid Glass Wallpapers, Depth Wallpapers, Shuffle Mode, Focus Mode Wallpapers, Exclusive Content

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Offer | $1.19 | per month |
| Tiny Worlds Premium | $6.79 | per month |
| Tiny Worlds Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| AI Prompts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Worlds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of live and depth effect wallpapers
- 👍 Designs are amazing and wallpapers give a unique look
- 👍 The wallpaper quality is top notch
- 👍 Amazing app with some of the best wallpapers
- 👍 Beautiful wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 What a joke, bought create your own but each prompt failed and errored out
- 🔒 Limited and now there's a tab to buy AI credits
- 🔒 Premium blocks all of the good wallpapers
- 🔒 Very Limited, not much to choose from in Live Photos or Anime section
- 🔒 Every good wallpaper costs money

**Reported bugs**

- Bought create your own, each prompt failed and errored out
- Can't save, there is no options in settings to allow permission
- Can't download anything, says I don't have permission
- Shuffle wallpaper kept moving around the screen when tapped
- Lost premium after update

**Requested features**

- Add the drake and Kendrick buckles one by sound goat
- Give us the power of creation don't charge us for everything
- Give more ability's to the artist to create our own
- Let the artist come out of everyone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers App for iPhone free?

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

### Is Wallpapers Now free?

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

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

Wallpapers Now is rated higher. Wallpapers App for iPhone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Wallpapers Now averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

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

Neither Wallpapers App for iPhone nor Wallpapers Now shows ads.

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

Wallpapers App for iPhone ships an update monthly, and Wallpapers Now every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wallpapers App for iPhone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wallpapers Now on September 22, 2026.

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