# dot vs Wallmates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dot at none against Wallmates's 2. dot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallmates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

dot ships an update weekly, Wallmates monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dot | Wallmates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Bischof](https://appshunter.io/developer/921500750) | [VLADISLAV SIDORENKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778307624) |

## What reviewers say

### dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-wallpaper-widget/id1545821860)

Personalize your home screen with dynamic wallpapers that change throughout the day. Choose from various themes and place hand-drawn elements to create a unique look. More designs are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Dynamic home screen designs, Theme-based wallpapers, Customizable widget placement, Hand-drawn wallpaper elements, Daily changing designs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wallmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallmates/id6737855619)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallmates Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Wallmates Plus One-Time | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dot free?

dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wallmates free?

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

### Do dot or Wallmates have ads?

Wallmates shows ads; dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, dot or Wallmates?

dot ships an update weekly, and Wallmates monthly. Most recently, dot was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wallmates on October 3, 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.*