# 4k Wallpapers, Widgets vs Wallpapers Central

The clearest difference is ads: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets at none against Wallpapers Central's shown. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 4.3K) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Wallpapers Central's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Wallpapers Central sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 4k Wallpapers, Widgets against 4.6 for Wallpapers Central. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets has 28K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of 4k Wallpapers, Widgets's written reviews are positive against 54% of Wallpapers Central's.

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Wallpapers Central every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4k Wallpapers, Widgets | Wallpapers Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-wallpapers-widgets-plaw/id1389635943/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-central/id1527983896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 469 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441921885) | [iSpazio S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/933212898) |

## 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


### Wallpapers Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-central/id1527983896)

Discover a vast collection of traditional, animated, and 3D wallpapers, along with ringtones. Personalize your device with unique designs, follow creators, and even upload your own art. Enjoy a layered effect on your lock screen and easily set new ringtones.

**Highlights:** Animated and 3D wallpapers, Depth Effect wallpapers, Ringtones with easy setup, Follow creators and personalized feed, Upload and share your own wallpapers, Curated wallpaper collections, Rewards section for prizes

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Best | $18.99 | per year |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 125 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1 Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 250 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 75 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 650 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5 Keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality wallpapers
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers
- 💎 Excellent app design
- 🎨 Beautiful live wallpapers
- 🤩 Great customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not downloading properly
- Live wallpapers not working as expected
- Login and purchase issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Scrolling performance problems

**Requested features**

- More free live wallpapers
- Improved iPad support
- Ability to customize app icon
- Dark mode option
- Better widget integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4k Wallpapers, Widgets free?

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

### Is Wallpapers Central free?

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

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

Wallpapers Central is rated higher. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Wallpapers Central averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

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

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

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

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wallpapers Central every 4 days. Most recently, 4k Wallpapers, Widgets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wallpapers Central on September 24, 2026.

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