# Zero vs wallhaven

The clearest difference is rating: Zero at 4.8 against wallhaven's 4.1. Zero also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 18.0). wallhaven's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (161 vs 10). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and wallhaven sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wallhaven has 161 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zero | wallhaven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-wallpapers-hd/id1506224111/reviews)** | [4.1 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallhaven-4k-wallpapers/id1526479508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [俊川 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458693881) | [Hao Wen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465912902) |

## What reviewers say

### Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-wallpapers-hd/id1506224111)

Personalize your phone with a vast collection of high-quality wallpapers. Discover daily recommendations, browse by style, and enjoy features like dark mode and dual previews to make your screen unique.

**Highlights:** Massive picture collection, Daily wallpaper recommendations, Style classification, Dark mode support, Favorite collection, Dual preview, Smart search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zero Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### wallhaven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallhaven-4k-wallpapers/id1526479508)

Discover millions of high-definition wallpapers with daily updates and intelligent search. Browse by detailed categories or find hot recommendations. Enjoy full-screen previews and automatic caching to save data.

**Highlights:** Millions of HD wallpapers, Daily updates, 27+ detailed classifications, Intelligent search, Full-screen preview, Automatic cache

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Pro Version | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Month of Pro Version | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months of Pro Version | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zero free?

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

### Is wallhaven free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zero or wallhaven?

Zero is rated higher. Zero averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while wallhaven averages 4.1 from 161 ratings.

### Do Zero or wallhaven have ads?

Zero shows ads; wallhaven does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zero or wallhaven?

Zero ships an update every 4 months, and wallhaven every 4 months. Most recently, Zero was updated on October 2, 2026 and wallhaven on October 11, 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.*