# Monogram It vs HQ Wallpapers

The clearest difference is rating: HQ Wallpapers at 4.7 against Monogram It's 4.0. HQ Wallpapers also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 53%). Monogram It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 690). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monogram It sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HQ Wallpapers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HQ Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 690 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Monogram It's written reviews are positive against 70% of HQ Wallpapers's.

Monogram It ships an update monthly, HQ Wallpapers every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monogram It | HQ Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-it/id1244416260/reviews) | **[4.7 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hq-wallpapers-background-x/id1426541660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 690 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gaurav Vashishtha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530898237) | [Purpl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103377645) |

## What reviewers say

### Monogram It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-it/id1244416260)

Create personalized wallpapers with custom monograms, initials, and names. Choose from a vast library of backgrounds, badges, fonts, and stickers to design unique lock screens for yourself or as gifts. Easily share your creations.

**Highlights:** Customizable monogram wallpapers, Extensive background library, Variety of badge designs, Monogram fonts and emoji stickers, Personalized lock screen designs, Easy sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monogram Monthly Subscriptions | $4.99 | per month |
| Monogram It: Create Wallpapers | $35.99 | per year |
| Buy Monogram Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Shapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove "Monogram" Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Backgrounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| Make Us Happy PRO | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy Us | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Allows creating wallpapers
- 🚀 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to unlock features
- 🐛 Limited options without subscription
- 🐛 App keeps crashing or not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription pop-up blocks access to app
- Inability to exit subscription pop-up
- Wallpapers not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save creations without subscription
- Improved user interface and navigation


### HQ Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hq-wallpapers-background-x/id1426541660)

Discover a curated collection of high-quality live wallpapers and 4K backgrounds to personalize your device. Enjoy a smooth, ad-free experience with daily updates and the ability to create your own unique gradients.

**Highlights:** Live wallpapers, 4K backgrounds, Ad-free experience, Daily exclusive content, Gradient creator, Multiple categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly Generator Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Keys | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 High-quality wallpapers
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 🎨 Beautiful color gradients
- 💸 Mostly free wallpapers
- 🖌️ Customizable wallpaper generator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 💰 Expensive premium wallpapers
- 🔑 Limited free wallpapers require keys

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open
- Wallpaper generator not working
- Issues with purchased keys

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free wallpaper variety
- Improved wallpaper creation tool


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monogram It free?

Monogram It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HQ Wallpapers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monogram It or HQ Wallpapers?

HQ Wallpapers is rated higher. Monogram It averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while HQ Wallpapers averages 4.7 from 690 ratings.

### Do Monogram It or HQ Wallpapers have ads?

HQ Wallpapers shows ads; Monogram It does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monogram It or HQ Wallpapers?

Monogram It ships an update monthly, and HQ Wallpapers every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monogram It was updated on October 29, 2026 and HQ Wallpapers 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.*