# Backdrops vs Pass Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Backdrops at 4.7 against Pass Maker's 1.0. Backdrops also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and review sentiment (60% vs 46%). Pass Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrops sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pass Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backdrops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backdrops has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Backdrops's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pass Maker's.

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, Pass Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrops | Pass Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-maker-wallet-pass/id6469374653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) | [Swapnanil Dhol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448345447) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid Pop Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horizon Vice Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Macro Mode Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elevations 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 |
| Backdrops Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Big Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Backdrops Pro + Huge Tip | $8.99 | 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


### Pass Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-maker-wallet-pass/id6469374653)

Design and create personalized digital passes for your Apple Wallet. Easily customize colors, fonts, and images to make unique passes for events, loyalty cards, or boarding. Securely store and share your creations with a simple one-click add.

**Highlights:** Customizable pass design, User-friendly interface, Secure storage on iPhone/Apple Watch, One-click add to Apple Wallet, Versatile usage for events, loyalty, and more, Comprehensive analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PassMaker Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PassMaker Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PassMaker Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Pass Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Pass Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10 Pass Credits | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrops free?

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

### Is Pass Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backdrops or Pass Maker?

Backdrops is rated higher. Backdrops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Pass Maker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backdrops or Pass Maker have ads?

Backdrops shows ads; Pass Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backdrops or Pass Maker?

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, and Pass Maker weekly. Most recently, Backdrops was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pass Maker on November 4, 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.*