# 4k Wallpapers, Widgets vs Wallpapers Premium

The clearest difference is ads: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets at none against Wallpapers Premium's shown. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 148). Wallpapers Premium's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Premium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4k Wallpapers, Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4k Wallpapers, Widgets has 28K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 46% positive.

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Wallpapers Premium fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4k Wallpapers, Widgets | Wallpapers Premium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4k-wallpapers-widgets-plaw/id1389635943/reviews)** | [4.4 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-premium/id1632423509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **46.3% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 469 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [LIVE WALLPAPERS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623482540) |

## 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 Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-premium/id1632423509)

Discover a vast collection of live and static wallpapers updated daily for your iPhone and iPad. Browse over 150 categories, preview in one click, and enjoy high-quality, trendy designs. Unlock premium content and an ad-free experience with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Daily wallpaper updates, Live and static wallpapers, 150+ categories, One-click preview, High-quality designs, iOS 16 support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Wallpapers Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Wallpapers Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Wallpapers Premium | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app!! Best yet!!
- 👍 Nice
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Love
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen on startup
- 🐛 App does not load
- 🐛 Blank page with no functionality
- 🐛 Subscription prices misleading
- 🐛 Cannot sign up for any plan

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot use wallpaper
- Black screen and prompt to search for wallpaper
- App does not work
- App does not load anymore
- Blank page and nothing works

**Requested features**

- Allow wallpaper usage
- Add more variety to wallpapers
- Improve app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4k Wallpapers, Widgets free?

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

### Is Wallpapers Premium free?

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

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

4k Wallpapers, Widgets is rated higher. 4k Wallpapers, Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Wallpapers Premium averages 4.4 from 148 ratings.

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

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

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

4k Wallpapers, Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wallpapers Premium fortnightly. Most recently, 4k Wallpapers, Widgets was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wallpapers Premium on October 27, 2026.

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