# Backdrops vs WallpaperZ

The clearest difference is ads: WallpaperZ at none against Backdrops's shown. WallpaperZ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Backdrops's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 255). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrops sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and WallpaperZ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backdrops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backdrops has 1.6K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Backdrops's written reviews are positive against 62% of WallpaperZ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, WallpaperZ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrops | WallpaperZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews)** | [4.3 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaperz-8k-wallpapers/id1582443708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) | [ZONEofTECH LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582443710) |

## 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


### WallpaperZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaperz-8k-wallpapers/id1582443708)

Discover stunning, high-resolution wallpapers crafted by global designers. Enjoy an ad-free experience with unique haptic navigation and the ability to zoom and customize sections of each image. Save your favorites across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Weekly 8K wallpaper packs, Manually crafted by designers, Higher than 8K resolution, Zoomable and customizable cutouts, Ad-free experience, Cross-platform cloud collection, Haptic interface

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| CoinZ Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| CoinZ Medium Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| CoinZ Large Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| CoinZ Large Plus Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| CoinZ Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great high-quality wallpapers
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Unique and innovative design
- 👍 Smooth and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 👎 Limited free wallpaper options
- 👎 Lack of variety in wallpaper styles

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not downloading properly
- Incompatibility issues with older iOS versions
- Wallpaper sizing problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for iPad and desktop devices
- Provide an option to purchase individual wallpaper packs
- Implement a daily login system to unlock new free wallpapers
- Offer more diverse wallpaper styles and themes
- Improve wallpaper download and syncing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrops free?

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

### Is WallpaperZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backdrops or WallpaperZ?

Backdrops is rated higher. Backdrops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while WallpaperZ averages 4.3 from 255 ratings.

### Do Backdrops or WallpaperZ have ads?

Backdrops shows ads; WallpaperZ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backdrops or WallpaperZ?

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, and WallpaperZ fortnightly. Most recently, Backdrops was updated on October 14, 2026 and WallpaperZ on October 14, 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.*