# Wallpapers Maker + vs Gradientshop

The clearest difference is rating: Wallpapers Maker + at 4.5 against Gradientshop's 4.0. Wallpapers Maker + also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 1). Gradientshop's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpapers Maker + sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Gradientshop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallpapers Maker + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers Maker + has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wallpapers Maker + ships an update every 4 months, Gradientshop every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers Maker + | Gradientshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-maker-plus/id1561718371/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientshop-gradient-design/id6474907928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Plekhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/543015684) | [RO IT Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743796072) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallpapers Maker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-maker-plus/id1561718371)

Easily create personalized device backgrounds using your own photos. Generate unique wallpapers with image cropping and beautiful gradients. Preview your creations instantly and save them in pixel-perfect resolution for your device.

**Highlights:** Create custom wallpapers, Use personal photos, Image cropping, Generate gradients, Live preview, One-tap save, Pixel-perfect resolution

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Development Support Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Gradientshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientshop-gradient-design/id6474907928)

Create stunning, colorful gradients for your designs. Offers various generation methods including simple, mesh, layered waves, and blob effects. Export your creations in PNG or JPG formats.

**Highlights:** Simple gradient generation, Mesh gradient customization, Layered wave gradient creation, Blob gradient with photos, PNG and JPG export, Monthly and yearly subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers Maker + free?

Wallpapers Maker + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gradientshop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wallpapers Maker + or Gradientshop?

Wallpapers Maker + is rated higher. Wallpapers Maker + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Gradientshop averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wallpapers Maker + or Gradientshop have ads?

Neither Wallpapers Maker + nor Gradientshop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wallpapers Maker + or Gradientshop?

Wallpapers Maker + ships an update every 4 months, and Gradientshop every 5 months. Most recently, Wallpapers Maker + was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gradientshop on November 4, 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.*