# Wave vs Quack Wallpapers

The clearest difference is rating: Wave at 4.5 against Quack Wallpapers's 3.0. Wave also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 7) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). Quack Wallpapers's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Quack Wallpapers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave has 42K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 20% of Quack Wallpapers's.

Wave ships an update every 2 weeks, Quack Wallpapers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | Quack Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-live-wallpapers-maker/id1383200817/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quack-wallpapers/id6447768656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 263 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wave Design Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383200816) | [Nguyen Van Long](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679826520) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-ai-live-wallpapers-maker/id1383200817)

Create unique live wallpapers for your iPhone using a vast database or an AI generation tool. Personalize your device with spectacular sceneries, fantasy landscapes, and cute animals. New wallpapers are added weekly to keep your background fresh and stylish.

**Highlights:** AI wallpaper generation, Huge database of live wallpapers, Personalize lock screens, Weekly new additions, Easy setup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $24.99 | per year |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good job
- 👍 Fabulous wallpapers
- 👍 Fun app
- 👍 Surprisingly legit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Super glitchy
- 🔒 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Overpriced
- 🔒 Scammy and predatory
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers don't move
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Glitches and bugs

**Requested features**

- Make everything free
- Automatically play wallpapers
- Add dark mode


### Quack Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quack-wallpapers/id6447768656)

Discover and customize a vast collection of charming wallpapers for your iPhone and iPad. Easily set images as your home or lock screen backgrounds and personalize your device's look. Enjoy weekly updates and share your favorite designs with friends.

**Highlights:** Large wallpaper collection, Optimized for iPhone/iPad, Customizable backgrounds, Weekly updates, Share wallpapers, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week Unlimited wallpapers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month Unlimited wallpapers | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 year Unlimited wallpapers | $2.99 | per year |
| Unlock Wallpapers With No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is Quack Wallpapers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wave or Quack Wallpapers?

Wave is rated higher. Wave averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Quack Wallpapers averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Wave or Quack Wallpapers have ads?

Wave shows ads; Quack Wallpapers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or Quack Wallpapers?

Wave ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quack Wallpapers every 11 days. Most recently, Wave was updated on September 26, 2026 and Quack Wallpapers on June 8, 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.*