Comparison

Cuto Wallpaper vs Mapper

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

Mapper

Design custom wallpapers using maps of your favorite locations. Explore curated landmarks and apply artistic filters to create unique map art for your phone.

Highlights
  • Create map art wallpapers
  • 3D landmarks widget
  • Curated landmark collection
  • Artistic filters
  • Seamless iPhone export
Features
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Mapper: Create Stunning Wallpapers from Your Favorite Places Explore handpicked landmarks & filters and create beautiful map wallpapers that tell your story. - 3D landmarks widget, renew daily - Curated collection of iconic landmarks, cities, and satellite imagery, powered by Apple Maps - Artistic filters that enhance place character - Seamless export for iPhone wallpapers From your dream city to your favorite street, turn memorable places into your own artwork - wallpaper, poster, and more. Download Mapper and make every glance at your screen a journey! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cuto Wallpaper4 screens
Mapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cuto Wallpaper at 334 against Mapper's 17. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mapper sells 3 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 4.6 for Mapper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuto Wallpaper has 334 ratings behind it against 17, 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 85% of Mapper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cuto Wallpaper ships an update every 2 weeks, Mapper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cuto Wallpaper versus Mapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuto WallpaperMapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (334 ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings334 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPotatso Lab LTD鉴 袁

Customer experience

Cuto Wallpaper

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

Mapper

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

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

Mapper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cuto Wallpaper

Subscriptions2
  • Cuto Plus - Monthly3 variants$2.991 Month
  • Cuto Plus - Annual1 Year trial3 variants$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • CUTO PRO OFFER$3.99
  • CUTO PRO$4.99
3 purchases

Mapper

Subscriptions2
  • Mapper+ Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Mapper+ Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mapper+ Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Cuto Wallpaper free?
Cuto Wallpaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mapper free?
Mapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cuto Wallpaper or Mapper?
Cuto Wallpaper is rated higher. Cuto Wallpaper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Mapper averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Cuto Wallpaper or Mapper have ads?
Neither Cuto Wallpaper nor Mapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cuto Wallpaper or Mapper?
Cuto Wallpaper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mapper fortnightly. Most recently, Cuto Wallpaper was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mapper on October 14, 2026.

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