Comparison

Cuto Wallpaper vs 4k Wallpapers, Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cuto Wallpaper

Discover a daily, hand-picked wallpaper that perfectly fits your screen. Explore a curated library of over 3,000 timeless images categorized by color, theme, and mood. Automate wallpaper changes with iOS Shortcuts and enhance your Home Screen and StandBy mode with elegant widgets.

Highlights
  • Daily hand-picked wallpaper
  • 3,000+ curated images
  • Categorized by color, theme, mood
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Home Screen & StandBy widgets
  • Live wallpapers
Features
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Curated wallpapers that refresh automatically. Cuto handpicks beautiful wallpapers for your phone, so your screen always feels fresh — without endless scrolling. Use automation tools to change wallpapers by time, mood, or routine. - Featured by Apple CN App Store 10+ Times - Featured in App Store "iPhone Essentials: Decorate Your New Device" - App Store Editors' Pick A beautiful image is just the beginning. A great wallpaper feels right on your screen. For 10 years, we’ve chosen every Cuto wallpaper by hand—with care for the image itself, and how it looks on your phone. [ A little more care. Every day. ] One new wallpaper, every day. Handpicked by our editors, with no recommendation algorithms or automated image feeds. From daily finds to themed collections, there’s always something worth a closer look. [ Have something in mind? Search for it. ] An ocean view. A snowy day. A certain mood. Browse by color, theme, or atmosphere, or simply describe what you’re looking for. Try “sunrise over snowy mountains,” “something cheerful,” or “dark wallpapers for my Lock Screen.” Find a wallpaper that fits the feeling. [ A view that moves you. ] Bring a little motion to your Lock Screen with Cuto’s live wallpapers. Discover a scene you love, and watch it come to life when your screen wakes. [ A fresh wallpaper. Automatically. ] Keep things fresh without lifting a finger. Use Apple Shortcuts to change your wallpaper on a schedule that suits you, or switch it with a tap in Cuto. A new look, already taken care of. [ More ways to enjoy your favorites. ] See mountains and oceans through an airplane window, or give a favorite photo a frame. Cuto widgets bring a little scenery to your Home Screen and StandBy. And with progress wallpapers, you can see the year taking shape—or count down to a date that matters—right on your Lock Screen. [ Thoughtfully designed. Beautiful to browse. ] Liquid Glass meets carefully selected wallpapers. From the first look to your next favorite, finding a wallpaper should feel as good as it looks. --- If you encounter any issues while using Cuto, please contact us through the "Feedback" feature in the app. Term of Use: Apple’s standard end user license agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

4k Wallpapers, Widgets

Personalize your iPhone and iPad with a vast collection of high-quality live and static wallpapers, custom app icons, and home screen widgets. Express your individuality and make your device stand out with thousands of unique designs.

Highlights
  • 4K and HD live wallpapers
  • Static wallpapers
  • Custom app icons
  • Home screen widgets
  • Calendar and clock widgets
  • Inspirational quote widgets
Features
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Plaw is the final destination for cool, high-quality live and static wallpapers, custom icons and widgets to beautify your iPhone and iPad. Your smartphone is an extension of yourself. The best way to express who you are is to make your phone stand out, and Plaw can easily help you do just that. With about 2500 options of 4K, HD quality content, ranging from nature and animal wallpapers, anime themes, superhero backgrounds, and abstract screensavers to minimalistic app icons and modern home screen widgets with calendars, clocks and more. UNIQUE WALLPAPERS FOR ALL Plaw offers unique live wallpapers for all types of users. Your phone will stand out uniquely with the most fantastic moving backgrounds, dynamic themes and eye-catching lockscreen. You’ll love them if you love seeing: ※ Animals ※ Nature ※ Urban areas and cities ※ Food ※ Sports ※ Abstract art ※ Cartoon ※ Minimalism ※ The ocean ※ Good weather ※ And so much more! CUSTOM APP ICONS Plaw gives you a wide array of app icon collections so you can refresh your smartphone screen frequently. We support all tastes and interests, including: ◉ Minimalist art ◉ Neon colors ◉ Quirky symbols ◉ Wooden style ◉ Metallic looks ◉ Christmas ◉ Retro ◉ And many more! WIDGETS Plaw also comes with a selection of custom widgets that promise to lighten up your da, such as: ¤ Digital and analog clocks ¤ Solid and themed calendars ¤ Inspirational quotes that transform everyday, every hour or every 15 minutes EASY TO USE Our content is updated constantly to keep your iPhone fresh at all times. All you need to do is follow 3 simple steps: 1. Download Plaw 2. Browse live wallpapers, custom icons and widgets, or search for what you love 3. Download them into your device And it’s done! You can freely pick what to appear in the Settings. PREMIUM CONTENT Take beautifying your device to the next level with Plaw Premium Subscriptions and unlock all wallpapers and icons (the widgets are always free!) You’ll get the chance to try them out first for free. The trial period lasts for 3 days. Afterwards, you may be subscribed with 2 price points: ▬ Weekly subscription: $4.99 a week ▬ Yearly subscription: $19.99 a year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your subscription Live Wallpapers Premium will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period of your subscription. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. FEEDBACK & SUPPORT ⊕ If you like Plaw, please don’t hesitate to rate us on the App Store! ⊕ If you have any questions, feedback, suggestions, or simply want to say “Hi!”, please feel free to contact us at plaw@lumosapps.com LEGAL By using Live Wallpapers, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: - Privacy: https://hcmaker.fr/privacy-policies/ - Terms of use: https://hcmaker.fr/terms-and-conditions/ Plaw is made with love from Paris. Have fun beautifying your phone!

Screenshots

Cuto Wallpaper4 screens
4k Wallpapers, Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cuto Wallpaper and 4k Wallpapers, Widgets both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Cuto Wallpaper's written reviews are positive against 46% of 4k Wallpapers, Widgets's. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 334). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cuto Wallpaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 4k Wallpapers, Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cuto Wallpaper against 4.5 for 4k Wallpapers, Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets has 28K ratings behind it against 334, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Cuto Wallpaper's written reviews are positive against 46% of 4k Wallpapers, Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cuto Wallpaper versus 4k Wallpapers, Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuto Wallpaper4k Wallpapers, Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (334 ratings) — better4.5 (28K ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33428K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB469 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPotatso Lab LTDHC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREE

Customer experience

Cuto Wallpaper

All ratings334 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral0.3%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.5%

4k Wallpapers, Widgets

All ratings28,010 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative45.7%

User reviews

Cuto Wallpaper

From 334 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Beautiful and unique wallpapers
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive app
  • 💡 Convenient integration with Shortcuts
  • 🔒 No ads in free version
  • 👍 High-quality and high-resolution images

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive permissions required
  • 💰 Paid subscription model for full access
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

4k Wallpapers, Widgets

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free to use
  • 👍 Wide variety of wallpapers
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 💰 Most features require payment
  • 🔍 Limited free content
  • 📺 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable

Bugs and requests

Cuto Wallpaper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Wallpapers not loading properly when using a VPN
  • Shortcuts not working as expected after iOS updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a one-click option to save a whole category of wallpapers
  • Improve Shortcuts integration for better automation
  • Expand wallpaper collection with more genres and styles

4k Wallpapers, Widgets

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to download or apply wallpapers
  • Crashes and freezes when trying to use features
  • Subscription issues and failed payments

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free wallpaper and icon options
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Reduced ads and less intrusive monetization

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cuto Wallpaper

Subscriptions3
  • Cuto Plus - Monthly3 variants$2.991 Month
  • Cuto Plus - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Cuto Plus - Annual1 Year trial3 variants$19.991 Year
9 purchases

4k Wallpapers, Widgets

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Icons, Widgets, Themes$0.997 Days
  • Live Wallpapers Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock All Icons & Cool Themes$4.997 Days
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  • Live Wallpapers Premium3 Days trial2 variants$7.497 Days
  • Special Offer: 1 Year Premium$9.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Live Wallpapers3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Unlock All Icons & Cool Themes3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlock All Icons & Cool Themes$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get a pack of App Icons$4.99

Questions

Is Cuto Wallpaper free?
Cuto Wallpaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4k Wallpapers, Widgets free?
4k Wallpapers, Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cuto Wallpaper or 4k Wallpapers, Widgets?
Cuto Wallpaper is rated higher. Cuto Wallpaper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while 4k Wallpapers, Widgets averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.
Do Cuto Wallpaper or 4k Wallpapers, Widgets have ads?
Neither Cuto Wallpaper nor 4k Wallpapers, Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cuto Wallpaper or 4k Wallpapers, Widgets?
Cuto Wallpaper ships an update every 2 weeks, and 4k Wallpapers, Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cuto Wallpaper was updated on November 11, 2026 and 4k Wallpapers, Widgets on November 11, 2026.

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