# iVVallpaper vs EarthWatch

The clearest difference is rating: EarthWatch at 5.0 against iVVallpaper's 2.7. EarthWatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). iVVallpaper's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iVVallpaper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EarthWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

EarthWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVVallpaper has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iVVallpaper ships an update every 11 months, EarthWatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVVallpaper | EarthWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivvallpaper/id1483000362/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthwatch/id6757124855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krittikan Reunkaew](https://appshunter.io/developer/782221694) | [Michael Galliers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539851749) |

## What reviewers say

### iVVallpaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivvallpaper/id1483000362)

Instantly create unique, stunning gradient wallpapers for your iPhone or iPad. Customize styles, save with ease, and enjoy delightful haptics. Go Pro for an ad-free experience, extra styles, and multi-layer overlays with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Endless gradients, Custom styles, Easy saving, Delightful haptics, Lightweight and fast generation, Multi-layer overlays (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iVVallpaper Pro Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### EarthWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthwatch/id6757124855)

Get live satellite imagery of Earth for your iPhone's Lock and Home screens. The background updates automatically with the latest views from around the world approximately every 30 minutes.

**Highlights:** Live satellite imagery, Lock Screen customization, Home Screen customization, Automatic background updates, Global and regional views

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVVallpaper free?

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

### Is EarthWatch free?

EarthWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iVVallpaper or EarthWatch?

EarthWatch is rated higher. iVVallpaper averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while EarthWatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iVVallpaper or EarthWatch have ads?

Neither iVVallpaper nor EarthWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iVVallpaper or EarthWatch?

iVVallpaper ships an update every 11 months, and EarthWatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, iVVallpaper was updated on October 24, 2026 and EarthWatch on October 28, 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.*