# Backdrops vs Aurapaper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aurapaper at 100% against Backdrops's 60%. Aurapaper also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Backdrops's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). On price, ads, 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 Aurapaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aurapaper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backdrops has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Aurapaper's.

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, Aurapaper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrops | Aurapaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurapaper/id6754178542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) | [Hasan Fayadh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846900173) |

## 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


### Aurapaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurapaper/id6754178542)

Create unique, high-resolution wallpapers using advanced AI. Customize styles, moods, and dimensions for your device. Enjoy an elegant interface with cloud sync and instant sharing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered wallpaper creation, Customizable styles and moods, Device-specific dimension generation, Real-time preview, Cloud sync, High-resolution downloads (up to 4K)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aurapaper Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Aurapaper Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Mood Generation | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrops free?

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

### Is Aurapaper free?

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

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

Aurapaper is rated higher. Backdrops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Aurapaper averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Backdrops or Aurapaper have ads?

Both Backdrops and Aurapaper show ads.

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

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, and Aurapaper every 5 days. Most recently, Backdrops was updated on September 23, 2026 and Aurapaper on September 19, 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.*