Comparison

Superbars Pro vs GlowPaper

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

Head to head
About

Superbars Pro

Personalize your iPhone's appearance by creating custom wallpapers. Add unique overlays behind your status bar, icons, and Dock for a stunning new look. Easily convert your own photos into personalized backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Create over 10 million unique wallpapers
  • Add custom overlays to status bar, icons, and Dock
  • Choose from 300+ colors and patterns
  • Use 20 custom wallpapers or your own photos
  • Convert any photo to wallpaper
  • Save created images to Photos
Features
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We support Ukraine Tired of the boring status bar, icons, and Dock on your iPhone? With Superbars you can create over a 10,000,000 different backgrounds or wallpapers on your own! Superbars adds custom overlays to your iPhone's or iPod's wallpaper, displaying them directly behind the status bar, icons, and Dock. Look at the app screenshots to see the stunning effect. Your friends will be amazed at the new look of your Home and Lock screens! You can choose from more than 300 different colors and patterns for the bars, wallpapers and icon frames, as well as 20 custom wallpapers, and the app's simple design makes it a breeze to convert any of your photos to wallpaper and add the effect. All newly created images are saved automatically in Photos. ***Superbars does not change the color of the iOS status bar or Dock. Instead, it creates wallpapers with colored or patterned overlays in the same positions as the status bar and Dock. We’re constantly improving Superbars, and we value our users’ opinions. If you want to send us your feedback or you have a problem with the app, please contact us via our support page before submitting a review to the App Store. Thank you.

About

GlowPaper

Features
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Introducing GlowPaper: Your Gateway to Mesmerizing Aurora Blur Wallpapers! Dive into the enchanting world of GlowPaper, where artistry meets technology, and transform your device's screen into a canvas of breathtaking beauty. Effortlessly create stunning mesh gradient aurora blur wallpapers that captivate the senses and evoke a sense of wonder. Mesmerizing Mesh Gradients: Immerse yourself in a celestial dance of colors with our mesmerizing mesh gradient aurora blur wallpapers. Watch as vibrant hues seamlessly blend together, creating a visual symphony right on your screen. Easy Customization: Tailor your aurora blur wallpapers with just a few taps. GlowPaper's intuitive interface allows you to easily customize colors, intensity, and patterns. Craft wallpapers that reflect your mood, style, and personality effortlessly. Limitless Creativity: Unleash your creativity with endless combinations. Experiment with a myriad of colors and gradients, and witness your ideas come to life. Each wallpaper is a masterpiece, a unique representation of your imagination. Seamless Integration: Experience the magic across all your devices. GlowPaper ensures seamless integration, adapting flawlessly to various screen sizes and orientations, guaranteeing an awe-inspiring display every time. Why GlowPaper? Create Mesh Gradient Aurora Blur Wallpapers with Ease Intuitive Customization: Tailor Every Detail to Perfection Endless Creative Possibilities at Your Fingertips Stunning Visuals, Perfect for Every Mood and Occasion Effortless Integration on All Your Devices Elevate your device's aesthetics and let your screen come alive with the mesmerizing allure of GlowPaper. Download now and embark on a visual journey like never before. Illuminate your digital world with GlowPaper today! Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Superbars Pro4 screens
GlowPaper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Superbars Pro at every 3 weeks against GlowPaper's every 9 months. GlowPaper's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Superbars Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GlowPaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Superbars Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, GlowPaper every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Superbars Pro versus GlowPaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperbars ProGlowPaper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMAXIM APPS, INCMaher Safadi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Superbars Pro

One-time1
  • Superbars Premium$4.99
3 purchases

GlowPaper

Subscriptions2
  • GlowPaper - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • GlowPaper - Annually$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • GlowPaper - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Superbars Pro free?
Superbars Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlowPaper free?
GlowPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Superbars Pro or GlowPaper have ads?
Neither Superbars Pro nor GlowPaper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Superbars Pro or GlowPaper?
Superbars Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and GlowPaper every 9 months. Most recently, Superbars Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and GlowPaper on September 22, 2026.

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