# AetherWalls vs Preppy Wallpaper+

The clearest difference is ads: AetherWalls at none against Preppy Wallpaper+'s shown. AetherWalls also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Preppy Wallpaper+'s advantage is ratings volume (745 vs 38). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AetherWalls sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

AetherWalls holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Preppy Wallpaper+ has 745 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AetherWalls ships an update fortnightly, Preppy Wallpaper+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AetherWalls | Preppy Wallpaper+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aetherwalls/id1541453498/reviews)** | [4.7 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preppy-wallpaper-plus/id6478778599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **745** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luong The Vinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073508052) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## What reviewers say

### AetherWalls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aetherwalls/id1541453498)

Discover a vast collection of beautiful, hand-picked wallpapers for your iPhone. Save your favorites and set them as your home or lock screen. New wallpapers are added and updated daily.

**Highlights:** Daily wallpaper updates, Hand-picked selections, Save favorite wallpapers, Set as home/lock screen, Compatible with all iPhones, Free to download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for a week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium a year | $12.99 | per year |


### 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 AetherWalls free?

AetherWalls 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, AetherWalls or Preppy Wallpaper+?

AetherWalls is rated higher. AetherWalls averages 4.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Preppy Wallpaper+ averages 4.7 from 745 ratings.

### Do AetherWalls or Preppy Wallpaper+ have ads?

Preppy Wallpaper+ shows ads; AetherWalls does not.

### Which is updated more often, AetherWalls or Preppy Wallpaper+?

AetherWalls ships an update fortnightly, and Preppy Wallpaper+ every 5 months. Most recently, AetherWalls was updated on September 24, 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.*