# HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. vs Watch Faces

The clearest difference is monetization model: HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. at free with in-app purchases against Watch Faces's subscription. HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 573). Watch Faces's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Watch Faces sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. against 4.6 for Watch Faces. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. has 14K ratings behind it against 573, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Watch Faces's.

HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. ships an update every 2 months, Watch Faces every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. | Watch Faces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-wallpapers-and-backgrounds/id1198467809/reviews) | **[4.6 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-wallpaper-maker/id1492035941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 573 |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 82 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Europosit](https://appshunter.io/developer/935673733) | [Whistle Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625943700) |

## What reviewers say

### HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-wallpapers-and-backgrounds/id1198467809)

Transform your device's appearance with a vast collection of exclusive HD themes and wallpapers. Create a harmonious look for your Home and Lock Screens with stylish options and personalize your device further with frames and stickers. Share your favorite designs with friends.

**Highlights:** Exclusive HD themes and wallpapers, Customizable Home & Lock Screens, Weekly updates with new backgrounds, Dozens of categories, Frames and stickers, Sharing of favorite pictures

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 year subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Better than most
- 👍 Something good here for everyone
- 🌟 Awesome wallpapers!!
- 👍 Good quality images
- 🌟 Coolest thing about this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Forced to pay/subscribe
- 🤖 Misleading advertising
- 🤖 Aggressive monetization
- 🤖 Ads every few seconds

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers won't load
- App crashes frequently
- Freezing on certain screens

**Requested features**

- Add search bar to find wallpapers easily
- Improve navigation and browsing experience


### Watch Faces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-wallpaper-maker/id1492035941)

Discover and customize beautiful wallpapers for your Apple Watch. Access a vast collection across numerous categories and preview designs on your phone. Personalize your watch with unique faces and themes.

**Highlights:** Vast wallpaper collection, 20+ categories, Monthly new wallpapers, Preview on phone, Customize watch faces

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. free?

HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watch Faces free?

Watch Faces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. or Watch Faces?

Watch Faces is rated higher. HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Watch Faces averages 4.6 from 573 ratings.

### Do HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. or Watch Faces have ads?

HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. shows ads; Watch Faces does not.

### Which is updated more often, HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. or Watch Faces?

HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. ships an update every 2 months, and Watch Faces every 3 weeks. Most recently, HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. was updated on October 28, 2026 and Watch Faces on October 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.*