# Wallpy vs Wallcandy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wallpy at 86% against Wallcandy's 43%. Wallpy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Wallcandy's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Wallcandy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallpy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpy has 1.3K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Wallpy's written reviews are positive against 43% of Wallcandy's.

Wallpy ships an update every 6 weeks, Wallcandy monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpy | Wallcandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpy-amazing-wallpapers/id1461741683/reviews)** | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallcandy-unique-wallpapers/id1594006003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dzmitry Yurkouski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696592002) | [Rahul Rai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594006005) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpy-amazing-wallpapers/id1461741683)

Discover a vast collection of unique themes and high-quality HD wallpapers for your iPhone. Personalize your device with exclusive backgrounds and aesthetic widgets. Find the perfect look for your home and lock screens, with new content added weekly.

**Highlights:** Exclusive watch faces for Apple Watch, HD wallpapers for iPhone, Aesthetic home screen widgets, Preview lock and home screens, Weekly content updates, 14 image categories

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpy Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Wallpy Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Wallpy Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Wallpy Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wallpy Premium Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coffee | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app for wallpaper collection
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Beautiful and high-quality wallpapers
- 💸 No in-app purchases or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features behind a paywall
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Occasional app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add search bar
- Expand wallpaper categories
- Improve wallpaper resolution and quality
- Implement favoriting/bookmarking feature


### Wallcandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallcandy-unique-wallpapers/id1594006003)

Discover unique, handpicked digital artworks for your smartphone. This app offers high-resolution wallpapers created by talented artists, with most available for free. A premium subscription unlocks additional content.

**Highlights:** Unique digital artworks, High-resolution and 4K quality, Most wallpapers are free, Premium subscription for more content, Built-in search, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Unlock Everything | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro - Unlock Everything | $3.99 | per year |
| Wallcandy Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpy free?

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

### Is Wallcandy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wallpy or Wallcandy?

Wallpy is rated higher. Wallpy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Wallcandy averages 4.3 from 29 ratings.

### Do Wallpy or Wallcandy have ads?

Wallcandy shows ads; Wallpy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wallpy or Wallcandy?

Wallpy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wallcandy monthly. Most recently, Wallpy was updated on August 23, 2026 and Wallcandy on June 27, 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.*