# Flow Wallpapers vs Black Wallpapers HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Wallpapers HD at 100% against Flow Wallpapers's 49%. Black Wallpapers HD also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Flow Wallpapers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Wallpapers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Black Wallpapers HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Wallpapers HD holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Wallpapers has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flow Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Black Wallpapers HD's.

Flow Wallpapers ships an update every 10 days, Black Wallpapers HD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Wallpapers | Black Wallpapers HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-wallpapers/id1320460912/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-wallpapers-hd/id1545553794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ronan Stark](https://appshunter.io/developer/968657679) | [Ivka Veljkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412528580) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-wallpapers/id1320460912)

This app creates unique, auto-animating wallpapers that react when you wake your device. Customize your lock screen with your own text and choose from a growing library of dynamic designs. Enjoy a gentle animation every time you unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Auto-animating wallpapers, Customizable text, Unique color shades and contrast, Lock screen animation, Regular wallpaper updates, Save and set wallpapers easily

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flow Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Flow Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good interface
- 🚀 High-resolution image previews
- 💡 Unique wallpaper effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High ad frequency
- 💰 Paywall for most features
- 🕰️ Slow catalog browsing

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not animating as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Errors when trying to save wallpapers

**Requested features**

- Preview wallpapers before purchase
- Improved search and filtering
- Customization options for animations


### Black Wallpapers HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-wallpapers-hd/id1545553794)

Discover a sophisticated collection of high-definition black wallpapers and backgrounds for your phone or tablet. Elevate your device's look with elegant and edgy designs that never go out of style. Find the perfect image to make your screen stand out.

**Highlights:** High-definition black wallpapers, Elegant and edgy designs, Sophisticated device accessory, Trendy and timeless aesthetic, Easy browsing and selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Wallpapers free?

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

### Is Black Wallpapers HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flow Wallpapers or Black Wallpapers HD?

Black Wallpapers HD is rated higher. Flow Wallpapers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Black Wallpapers HD averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Flow Wallpapers or Black Wallpapers HD have ads?

Black Wallpapers HD shows ads; Flow Wallpapers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Wallpapers or Black Wallpapers HD?

Flow Wallpapers ships an update every 10 days, and Black Wallpapers HD every 4 months. Most recently, Flow Wallpapers was updated on October 13, 2026 and Black Wallpapers HD on September 30, 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.*