# Backdrops vs Wallpapers Central

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wallpapers Central at every 4 days against Backdrops's every 2 months. Backdrops's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrops sells 13 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 4.7 for Backdrops against 4.6 for Wallpapers Central. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Backdrops's written reviews are positive against 54% of Wallpapers Central's.

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, Wallpapers Central every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrops | Wallpapers Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-central/id1527983896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) | [iSpazio S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/933212898) |

## What reviewers say

### Backdrops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735)

Discover and download unique, original wallpapers designed in-house or contributed by the community. Explore daily new designs, save your favorites, and sync them across devices. Unlock premium collections and an ad-free experience with a Pro upgrade.

**Highlights:** Original hand-crafted wallpapers, Community submissions, Daily featured wallpapers, Variety of styles and themes, Premium and Pro collections, Ad-free experience (Pro), Favorites and sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid Pop Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coins - Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Riot Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Optic Odysseys Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Synth Wavez Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lost in the Void Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shades of Saturn Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dunes Day Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coins - Deluxe Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Big Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Huge Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins - Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality wallpapers
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free with optional paid pro version
- 🎨 Variety of wallpaper styles and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced to watch ads to download wallpapers
- 🔒 Pro version has limited additional content
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Sign in with Apple not working
- Paid pro version not recognized
- Unable to return to main menu after viewing wallpaper

**Requested features**

- Full-screen wallpaper preview
- Landscape support for iPad
- More frequent updates to pro wallpapers
- Dark mode icon


### 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 Backdrops free?

Backdrops 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, Backdrops or Wallpapers Central?

Backdrops is rated higher. Backdrops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Wallpapers Central averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Backdrops or Wallpapers Central have ads?

Both Backdrops and Wallpapers Central show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backdrops or Wallpapers Central?

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, and Wallpapers Central every 4 days. Most recently, Backdrops was updated on September 29, 2026 and Wallpapers Central on September 29, 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.*