Comparison

Backdrops vs MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Backdrops

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
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The only wallpapers you'll ever need. Say hello to Backdrops. • Explore Sift through hundreds of original wallpapers hand crafted in house by the the Backdrops team. Enjoy exclusive walls designed specifically for your devices. You won't find these backgrounds in any other app. • Let's Get Social Join in on the action and upload wallpapers yourself. Share your own pieces of work or photography. Only high quality original submissions will be approved for the Community tab. This ensures a full collection of photos worthy of becoming your wallpaper. The Backdrops team will be side by side with you sharing high quality public domain photos with some delicious edits. • Wall of the Day Come back every day for a new treat. This is where we showcase newly created backdrops, or just some of our favorites. Contact us if you want your own original work in the spotlight. • Variety is the Spice of Life Enjoy a wide variety of different wallpaper styles and flavors, such as material, minimal, aesthetics, patterns, scenery, outer space, earth views, abstract, photography, geometric, dark AMOLED friendly walls and much more. • Premium Collections Unlock bonus collections to gain access to even more original designs. These collections will be updated along with the Explore section. More backdrops equals a happier you. • Go Pro Going Pro unlocks a few extra features, including a completely ad-free experience, and all Pro Collections of exclusive backgrounds that we'll continuously be updating with new designs. Access to future Pro features are also covered. • Favorites Click some hearts and build a collection of your own. Have all your favorites handy for quick access. • Sync Your Favs Sign in to sync and save your collection of favorites across multiple devices. • Stunning UI Fall in love with a beautifully designed app. Open up Backdrops continually for some daily eye candy. • Updated Daily We'll be constantly designing new backdrops for you. This means new high quality content within the app every day. Follow Us on X aka Twitter: https://twitter.com/backdropsapp Please note that the Backdrops app consists of high quality wallpapers. Regular usage can use a lot of data. Please be aware that your Internet Service Provider or mobile carrier's normal rates and fees may apply to your use of Backdrops. You are solely responsible for such charges and fees, as stated in our Terms of Use. This app contains ads that can be removed with an IAP. http://backdrops.io/ Terms of Use: http://backdrops.io/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://backdrops.io/privacy/

About

MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS

Discover a vast library of minimalist color wallpapers and customizable clock faces to beautify your device. Engage with a fun color-matching game to unlock exclusive designs and find inspiration in life lessons.

Highlights
  • Minimalist color wallpapers
  • Customizable clock faces
  • Hue Play color-matching game
  • Unlock wallpapers with game points
  • Life lesson insights
  • Seamless downloads
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Transform your device background with Minimalist and Solid Color Wallpaper - your ultimate destination for stunning, high-quality color wallpapers that bring beauty, calm, and inspiration to your screen! Key Features: • Dazzling Selection: Explore a vast library of meticulously curated minimalist color wallpapers, designed to suit every aesthetic and mood. • Clock Faces: Personalize your lock screen with beautifully minimal clock faces that complement your wallpaper style. Choose from an elegant variety of clock designs that blend seamlessly with your screen’s aesthetic. • Hue Play Game: Put your color skills to the test! Match RGB values to a target color in our addictive Hue Play game. Earn points with every win and use them to unlock and download custom wallpapers. • 50 Life Lessons from 80-Year-Olds: Discover timeless wisdom and inspiring life advice from those who’ve lived it all. A thoughtful feature to help you pause, reflect, and grow. • Seamless Downloads: Save your favorite wallpapers and clock faces directly to your device with just a few taps. Make your phone a true reflection of your style in seconds. • User-Friendly Interface: Experience a smooth, intuitive design that makes browsing, customizing, and playing delightful. Find what you love fast—and set it instantly. • Regular Updates: Stay fresh with our constantly updated library! Get access to trending minimalist designs, new clock faces, and exclusive wallpapers. Elevate your screen with elegant, calming visuals. Play Hue Play, earn points, unlock beautiful designs, and reflect on powerful life lessons. Now introducing new clock faces!! Download Minimalist wallpaper and clock app today and give your device the aesthetic makeover it deserves! Free to download and use. Optional VIP Membership unlocks premium features. By subscribing to VIP Membership, you gain: • Access to exclusive wallpapers and clock faces • Additional customization tools • Priority support Subscription Details: • Payment charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period • Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings • No cancellation of current subscription during active period Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16REW3gfOxuAB4JNVhyh3W0VMQfagPXmV1zUFK0b3CRQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dsmpDfbQOie17kz5ctfAvfkKurtYW4oTikwb9D4_6_M/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Backdrops4 screens
MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS4 screens

Verdict

The call

Backdrops and MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS's written reviews are positive against 60% of Backdrops's. MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Backdrops's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 25) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backdrops sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Backdrops against 4.7 for MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backdrops has 1.6K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Backdrops's written reviews are positive against 100% of MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Backdrops versus MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackdropsMINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.7 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better25
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher MoralesSunil Targe

Customer experience

Backdrops

All ratings1,624 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative29.9%

MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Backdrops

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Backdrops

One-time10
  • Acid Pop Collection$1.99
  • Horizon Vice Collection$2.99
  • Macro Mode Collection$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Elevations Collection$2.99
  • Optic Odysseys Collection$2.99
  • Synth Wavez Collection$2.99
  • Lost in the Void Collection$2.99
  • Backdrops Pro$4.99
  • Backdrops Pro + Big Tip$6.99
  • Backdrops Pro + Huge Tip$8.99
2 purchases

MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS

Subscriptions2
  • Limited Time Offer$2.991 Year
  • Become VIP Member$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Backdrops free?
Backdrops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS free?
MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backdrops or MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS?
Backdrops is rated higher. Backdrops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.
Do Backdrops or MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS have ads?
Backdrops shows ads; MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS does not.
Which is updated more often, Backdrops or MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS?
Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, and MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS every 10 days. Most recently, Backdrops was updated on November 5, 2026 and MINIMALIST BLANK WALLPAPERS on November 4, 2026.

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