Comparison

Wallpapers vs 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds

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

Head to head
About

Wallpapers

Discover breathtaking, high-resolution wallpapers optimized for iPhone displays. Manually positioned by designers, these wallpapers ensure a perfect fit for your lock screen elements without any adjustments needed. Explore a wide array of styles, from architecture to nature, with continuous updates to keep your device looking fresh.

Highlights
  • High-resolution wallpapers
  • Optimized for iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max
  • Manually positioned for perfect lock screen fit
  • Wide array of styles and categories
  • Easy preview with lock screen element overlay
  • Continuous updates with fresh content
Features
Read full description

This app brings you breathtaking wallpapers optimized for the iPhone XS, XR and XS Max displays. The best wallpapers for the new iPhones at your fingertips! Your new iPhone has a stunning display & you need amazing wallpapers to do justice to your new OLED screen. This app brings you exactly that. The high resolution wallpapers in this app are vivid and sharp- they will make your new iPhone stand out whenever you turn it on. Turn your iPhone Lock Screen into a stunning canvas today. Download now! Awesome Features: • High Resolution and iPhone X, XR, XS & XS Max Ready Every wallpaper is the correct resolution for the iPhone X, XR, XS and XS Max, and has been enhanced to make it as vivid as possible for the OLED display. • No adjustments required Each wallpaper has been manually positioned by a designer to look perfect under the iPhone lock screen elements - no adjusting required when finally setting the wallpaper. • A Wide Array of Wallpapers and Backgrounds Architecture, Abstract, Nature and a whole lot more. Choose from various styles to fit your current mood & style. We are continually updating our database with fresh wallpapers to keep things exciting! • Simple Navigation Swipe left and right to scroll through the wallpapers - it can't be easier than that! • Easy Preview Our UI makes it extremely easy to preview each wallpaper. We've overlaid lock screen elements so that you know exactly what the wallpaper will look like on your lock screen without having to take the time to actually test each one - a huge convenience over other apps that don't have this feature. Notes: • Requires iOS 10.0 or later. • Wallpapers are optimized for iPhone X, XS, XR and XS Max but may be used on other iPhone models as well • Network connection or wifi is required to use this app. **** Wallpapers PRO **** This app is free to use, but you can get even more upgrading to a Pro membership. The Pro provides access to premium features such as higher resolution export. PRO PRICING & TERMS For Pro upgrades we offer the following subscription: 1 week from $1.99* [NB/ Changes per local] * Prices displayed are USD$, actual charges might be converted to local currency depending on your country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided.
 No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Subscriptions may be managed by the user: you can modify or cancel your subscription at any time by signing in to your iTunes account on your computer or iOS and changing the settings. For more details on this please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4098 For more information: 
Privacy Policy - http://www.livintisapps.com/wallpapers-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use and Payment Policy - http://www.livintisapps.com/wallpapers-payment-policy/

About

4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds

Discover and download a vast collection of high-quality HD and 4K wallpapers specifically curated for all iPhone models. Easily find and set the perfect background to express your style with a simple interface and organized categories.

Highlights
  • Download free HD and 4K wallpapers
  • Wallpapers for all iPhone models
  • Simple interface for easy selection
  • Sort by popularity, rating, and date
  • Multiple categories and tags for search
  • Low storage and battery consumption
Features
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Download Free iPhone Wallpapers Choose the best backgrounds for your iPhone from a collection of carefully selected HD and 4K wallpapers and images. Our collection counts with wallpapers that fit perfectly either iPhone 4S or iPhone 13 Pro Max. You no longer need to think about where to find the right wallpaper for your phone and how to adapt them to your screen. The simple interface of 4k Wallpapers will help you choose and set the wallpaper for your iPhone in seconds! Benefits of 4k Wallpapers: — a simple interface that will help you enjoy the selection of wallpapers. You get a chance to set a background that will reveal your personality to the fullest. — the possibility to sort pictures by popularity, rating, and date. — free download of 4K wallpapers, which will give the perfect screen look to your phone. — many categories that will simplify the search for the perfect picture. — tags that help you quickly find a certain group of pictures. — 4k wallpaper is a low storage app, and it is installed for free. ― no ads that prevent you from choosing wallpapers on the iPhone. ― minimum traffic and battery consumption achieved by process optimization. Peculiarities Selection of wallpaper for any iPhone model. 4K Wallpapers is equally good for iPhone 8 or XR, as well as XS or 13. Each image undergoes a rigorous selection process that evaluates quality, composition, style, relevance, and other aspects. Various sizes and resolutions that make a wallpaper perfectly fit the screen of your device. Regardless of your phone model, you can choose Full HD or even higher quality images in our collection of wallpapers. Discover many unique wallpapers for: • iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 PRO and iPhone 13 PRO Max • iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 PRO and iPhone 12 PRO Max • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 PRO and iPhone 11 PRO Max • iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max • iPhone 8/8+, iPhone 7/7+, iPhone 6S/6S+, iPhone 6/6+ • iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, SE • iPhone 4, 4S Constant updating of the collection of screensavers. The images with a minimum rating are removed so that only the images in demand are in the database. You can download your favorite pictures or add them to favorites to save traffic. Constant updating of the search system to make it easier for you to choose wallpapers for your phone. We consider the wishes and preferences of our users. Download the app and choose 4K wallpapers for iPhone in a couple of minutes. It is the best way to make your phone original and choose the ones that look attractive. You can change the design at any time, choosing pictures from the list or saving your favorite ones in advance.

Screenshots

Wallpapers4 screens
4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wallpapers and 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds's written reviews are positive against 16% of Wallpapers's. Wallpapers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Wallpapers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Wallpapers against 4.8 for 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers has 292 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 64% of 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wallpapers ships an update every 9 days, 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wallpapers versus 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallpapers4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (292 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings292 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB28 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLivintis W.L.L.AKSIONOV VIKTOR

Customer experience

Wallpapers

All ratings293 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative81.6%

4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Wallpapers

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Subscription error preventing signup
  • App crashes during use
  • Charges continuing after app deletion
  • Difficult unsubscribe mechanism
  • Slow image loading times
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  • Free trial not functioning properly

Requested features

9 requests
  • Skip or disable intro animation
  • Better wallpaper list organization
  • Favorites/bookmarking system
  • Daily wallpaper feature
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
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  • Customizable blur level controls
  • User-uploaded wallpaper support
  • Free wallpaper section
  • Improved unsubscribe process

4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Wallpapers

Subscriptions3
  • Wallpapers for X Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Wallpapers for X Pro$1.997 Days
  • Wallpapers Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
1 purchases

4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Wallpapers free?
Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds free?
4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wallpapers or 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds?
4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds is rated higher. Wallpapers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.
Do Wallpapers or 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds have ads?
4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds shows ads; Wallpapers does not.
Which is updated more often, Wallpapers or 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds?
Wallpapers ships an update every 9 days, and 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds every 2 months. Most recently, Wallpapers was updated on October 29, 2026 and 4k Wallpapers, HD Backgrounds on October 24, 2026.

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