# Backdrops vs Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers

Backdrops and Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Backdrops's written reviews are positive against 26% of Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers's. Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrops sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 4.7 for Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Backdrops's written reviews are positive against 26% of Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers's.

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrops | Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews) | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockd-lock-screen-wallpapers/id1630838956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) | [iDec Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/969876933) |

## 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


### Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockd-lock-screen-wallpapers/id1630838956)

Enhance your device's lock screen with unique wallpapers that utilize a depth effect, layering subjects behind the clock. Browse a vast library of 4K backgrounds and customize your lock screen with ease.

**Highlights:** Depth effect lock screen wallpapers, Layered look with clock behind subject, 4K resolution backgrounds, Large collection of unique wallpapers, Easy setup and customization, Supports lock screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lockd Premium (Quarterly) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Lockd Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Content (Bundle) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lockd Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lockd Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lockd Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Depth effect is very cool
- 👍 Good quality wallpapers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🚫 Paywall for HD wallpapers
- 🐛 Download button not working
- 🐛 Wrong images downloaded

**Reported bugs**

- Download button not working
- Wrong images downloaded
- App not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More video game wallpaper options
- Reduce subscription cost
- Make app fully free with ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrops free?

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

### Is Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers free?

Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backdrops or Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers?

Backdrops and Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.6K and 4K ratings respectively.

### Do Backdrops or Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers have ads?

Both Backdrops and Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backdrops or Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers?

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, and Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers every 8 days. Most recently, Backdrops was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lockd Lock Screen Wallpapers on October 14, 2026.

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