# Cuto Wallpaper vs Backdrops

The clearest difference is ads: Cuto Wallpaper at none against Backdrops's shown. Cuto Wallpaper also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Backdrops's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 334) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuto Wallpaper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Backdrops sells 16 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 — 4.7 for Cuto Wallpaper against 4.7 for Backdrops. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 334 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Cuto Wallpaper's written reviews are positive against 60% of Backdrops's.

Cuto Wallpaper ships an update every 2 weeks, Backdrops every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuto Wallpaper | Backdrops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuto-wallpaper/id1068086465/reviews) | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 334 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Potatso Lab LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267906737) | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuto Wallpaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuto-wallpaper/id1068086465)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cuto Plus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Cuto Plus - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Cuto Plus - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| CUTO PRO OFFER | $3.99 | one-time |
| CUTO PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not loading properly when using a VPN
- Shortcuts not working as expected after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid Pop Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coins - Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horizon Vice Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Macro Mode Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elevations Collection | $2.99 | 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 Cuto Wallpaper free?

Cuto Wallpaper 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, Cuto Wallpaper or Backdrops?

Cuto Wallpaper and Backdrops are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 334 and 1.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Cuto Wallpaper or Backdrops have ads?

Backdrops shows ads; Cuto Wallpaper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cuto Wallpaper or Backdrops?

Cuto Wallpaper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backdrops every 2 months. Most recently, Cuto Wallpaper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Backdrops on October 27, 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.*