# Pixel 8bit Wallpapers vs Preppy Wallpaper+

The clearest difference is rating: Preppy Wallpaper+ at 4.7 against Pixel 8bit Wallpapers's 3.0. Preppy Wallpaper+ also leads on ratings volume (745 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel 8bit Wallpapers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Preppy Wallpaper+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Preppy Wallpaper+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Preppy Wallpaper+ has 745 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel 8bit Wallpapers ships an update every 4 months, Preppy Wallpaper+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel 8bit Wallpapers | Preppy Wallpaper+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-8bit-wallpapers/id1532211346/reviews) | **[4.7 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preppy-wallpaper-plus/id6478778599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **745** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivka Veljkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412528580) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel 8bit Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-8bit-wallpapers/id1532211346)

Customize your phone with a collection of 8-bit pixel wallpapers. This app offers free pixel and 8-bit backgrounds inspired by old-school games and designs, allowing you to personalize your home screen with retro gaming aesthetics.

**Highlights:** 8-bit pixel wallpapers, Retro gaming designs, Home screen customization, Free backgrounds, HD and 4K options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Preppy Wallpaper+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preppy-wallpaper-plus/id6478778599)

Discover a vast collection of high-definition, visually captivating wallpapers to refresh your phone or tablet. Personalize your device with unique filters and save your favorites for easy access. Share stunning images with friends or download them for offline use.

**Highlights:** Diverse preppy wallpaper collection, High-definition images, Customization with filters, Save favorite wallpapers, Share and download wallpapers, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Cute and preppy
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Nice wallpapers
- 🤩 Loves the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features too expensive
- 🔍 Limited wallpaper options

**Reported bugs**

- Some wallpapers not working properly

**Requested features**

- More wallpaper options
- More vibrant/colorful wallpapers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel 8bit Wallpapers free?

Pixel 8bit Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Preppy Wallpaper+ free?

Preppy Wallpaper+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel 8bit Wallpapers or Preppy Wallpaper+?

Preppy Wallpaper+ is rated higher. Pixel 8bit Wallpapers averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Preppy Wallpaper+ averages 4.7 from 745 ratings.

### Do Pixel 8bit Wallpapers or Preppy Wallpaper+ have ads?

Both Pixel 8bit Wallpapers and Preppy Wallpaper+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel 8bit Wallpapers or Preppy Wallpaper+?

Pixel 8bit Wallpapers ships an update every 4 months, and Preppy Wallpaper+ every 5 months. Most recently, Pixel 8bit Wallpapers was updated on October 2, 2026 and Preppy Wallpaper+ on October 15, 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.*