# Backdrops vs WALLIO

The clearest difference is ads: WALLIO at none against Backdrops's shown. WALLIO also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Backdrops's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrops sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and WALLIO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WALLIO 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, WALLIO weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrops | WALLIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrops-wallpapers/id1500143735/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallio-curated-wallpapers/id6815152871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500143734) | [文佳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680137695) |

## 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 (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid Pop Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coins - Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horizon Vice Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Macro Mode Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elevations Collection | $2.99 | 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


### WALLIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallio-curated-wallpapers/id6815152871)

Discover a curated collection of artistic wallpapers inspired by nature and art. Preview how they look on your device's Home and Lock Screens before saving. Access free options or unlock premium content with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Curated wallpaper collections, Themed art and landscape options, Full-screen and simulated screen previews, Customizable clock on previews, Wallpaper widgets for Home Screen, Free wallpaper options available

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WALLIO PLUS Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| WALLIO PLUS Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrops free?

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

### Is WALLIO free?

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

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

WALLIO is rated higher. Backdrops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while WALLIO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backdrops or WALLIO have ads?

Backdrops shows ads; WALLIO does not.

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

Backdrops ships an update every 2 months, and WALLIO weekly. Most recently, Backdrops was updated on November 3, 2026 and WALLIO on October 27, 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.*