# Simple Notch vs idesktop

The clearest difference is ads: idesktop at none against Simple Notch's shown. idesktop also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Simple Notch's advantage is ratings volume (426 vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and idesktop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Simple Notch against 4.7 for idesktop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notch has 426 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Simple Notch's written reviews are positive against 77% of idesktop's.

Simple Notch ships an update every 11 days, idesktop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notch | idesktop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notch-wallpaper-maker/id1357443796/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idesktop-widgets-and-themes/id6454851804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振山 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226504908) | [Changsha Yuanjing Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663430195) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notch-wallpaper-maker/id1357443796)

Design custom wallpapers for your iPhone's Dynamic Island or notch. Choose from over 80 styles, import your own background image, and save your creation to set as your wallpaper.

**Highlights:** Create island & notch wallpapers, Over 80 styles available, Import custom background images, Save to album, Set as wallpaper, Supports iPhone 15, 14, 13 series

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Notch PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


### idesktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idesktop-widgets-and-themes/id6454851804)

Customize your device's home screen with a variety of functional and visually appealing widgets. Create unique wallpapers and artwork using AI tools. Personalize your desktop with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, AI wallpaper generation, AI art creation, Font and color customization, Transparent backgrounds, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月卡会员9.9 | $0.99 | per month |
| 季卡会员 | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 半年会员 | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| 年卡会员18 | $2.99 | per year |
| 月卡 | $2.99 | per month |
| 月卡会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 年卡会员 | $4.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notch free?

Simple Notch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is idesktop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notch or idesktop?

idesktop is rated higher. Simple Notch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while idesktop averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Simple Notch or idesktop have ads?

Simple Notch shows ads; idesktop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notch or idesktop?

Simple Notch ships an update every 11 days, and idesktop every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Notch was updated on October 25, 2026 and idesktop on October 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.*