# 4k Wallpapers, Widgets vs Wallpapers Now

The clearest difference is rating: Wallpapers Now at 4.8 against 4k Wallpapers, Widgets's 4.5. Wallpapers Now also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 46%). 4k Wallpapers, Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (28K vs 4.8K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallpapers Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets has 28K ratings behind it against 4.8K, 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 63% of Wallpapers Now's.

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Wallpapers Now every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4k Wallpapers, Widgets | Wallpapers Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-wallpapers-widgets-plaw/id1389635943/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-now/id1620755771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 469 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441921885) | [REAPPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328212533) |

## 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 Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-now/id1620755771)

Discover a vast collection of live wallpapers, including unique Liquid Glass and Depth effects. Personalize your device with dynamic backgrounds that adapt to your Focus modes and shuffle for a fresh look.

**Highlights:** Live Wallpapers, Liquid Glass Wallpapers, Depth Wallpapers, Shuffle Mode, Focus Mode Wallpapers, Exclusive Content

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Offer | $1.19 | per month |
| Tiny Worlds Premium | $6.79 | per month |
| Tiny Worlds Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| AI Prompts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Worlds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of live and depth effect wallpapers
- 👍 Designs are amazing and wallpapers give a unique look
- 👍 The wallpaper quality is top notch
- 👍 Amazing app with some of the best wallpapers
- 👍 Beautiful wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 What a joke, bought create your own but each prompt failed and errored out
- 🔒 Limited and now there's a tab to buy AI credits
- 🔒 Premium blocks all of the good wallpapers
- 🔒 Very Limited, not much to choose from in Live Photos or Anime section
- 🔒 Every good wallpaper costs money

**Reported bugs**

- Bought create your own, each prompt failed and errored out
- Can't save, there is no options in settings to allow permission
- Can't download anything, says I don't have permission
- Shuffle wallpaper kept moving around the screen when tapped
- Lost premium after update

**Requested features**

- Add the drake and Kendrick buckles one by sound goat
- Give us the power of creation don't charge us for everything
- Give more ability's to the artist to create our own
- Let the artist come out of everyone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4k Wallpapers, Widgets free?

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

### Is Wallpapers Now free?

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

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

Wallpapers Now is rated higher. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Wallpapers Now averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

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

Neither 4k Wallpapers, Widgets nor Wallpapers Now shows ads.

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

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wallpapers Now every 6 weeks. Most recently, 4k Wallpapers, Widgets was updated on September 26, 2026 and Wallpapers Now on September 25, 2026.

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