# 4k Wallpapers, Widgets vs Backdrops

The clearest difference is ads: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets at none against Backdrops's shown. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 1.6K). Backdrops's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (60% vs 46%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Backdrops sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backdrops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets has 28K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of 4k Wallpapers, Widgets's written reviews are positive against 60% of Backdrops's.

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Backdrops every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4k Wallpapers, Widgets | Backdrops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-wallpapers-widgets-plaw/id1389635943/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 469 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441921885) | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) |

## What reviewers say

### 4k Wallpapers, Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-wallpapers-widgets-plaw/id1389635943)

Personalize your iPhone and iPad with a vast collection of high-quality live and static wallpapers, custom app icons, and home screen widgets. Express your individuality and make your device stand out with thousands of unique designs.

**Highlights:** 4K and HD live wallpapers, Static wallpapers, Custom app icons, Home screen widgets, Calendar and clock widgets, Inspirational quote widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Icons, Widgets, Themes | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Icons & Cool Themes | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpapers Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Special Offer: 1 Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Live Wallpapers | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Icons & Cool Themes | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Icons & Cool Themes | $19.99 | per year |
| Get a pack of App Icons | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free to use
- 👍 Wide variety of wallpapers
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features require payment
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to download or apply wallpapers
- Crashes and freezes when trying to use features
- Subscription issues and failed payments

**Requested features**

- More free wallpaper and icon options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Reduced ads and less intrusive monetization


### Backdrops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735)

Discover and download unique, original wallpapers designed in-house or contributed by the community. Explore daily new designs, save your favorites, and sync them across devices. Unlock premium collections and an ad-free experience with a Pro upgrade.

**Highlights:** Original hand-crafted wallpapers, Community submissions, Daily featured wallpapers, Variety of styles and themes, Premium and Pro collections, Ad-free experience (Pro), Favorites and sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid Pop Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coins - Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Riot Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Optic Odysseys Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Wavez Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lost in the Void Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shades of Saturn Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dunes Day Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coins - Deluxe Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Big Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Huge Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins - Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality wallpapers
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free with optional paid pro version
- 🎨 Variety of wallpaper styles and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced to watch ads to download wallpapers
- 🔒 Pro version has limited additional content
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Sign in with Apple not working
- Paid pro version not recognized
- Unable to return to main menu after viewing wallpaper

**Requested features**

- Full-screen wallpaper preview
- Landscape support for iPad
- More frequent updates to pro wallpapers
- Dark mode icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4k Wallpapers, Widgets free?

4k Wallpapers, Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backdrops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4k Wallpapers, Widgets or Backdrops?

Backdrops is rated higher. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Backdrops averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do 4k Wallpapers, Widgets or Backdrops have ads?

Backdrops shows ads; 4k Wallpapers, Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, 4k Wallpapers, Widgets or Backdrops?

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backdrops every 2 months. Most recently, 4k Wallpapers, Widgets was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backdrops on September 23, 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.*