# IUV vs idesktop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: idesktop at 77% against IUV's 0%. idesktop also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IUV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and idesktop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

idesktop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: idesktop has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IUV's written reviews are positive against 77% of idesktop's.

IUV ships an update weekly, idesktop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IUV | idesktop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iuv/id1565296362/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idesktop-widgets-and-themes/id6454851804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [成都开心音符科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493374754) | [Changsha Yuanjing Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663430195) |

## What reviewers say

### IUV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iuv/id1565296362)

Customize your phone's desktop with a variety of aesthetic widgets, including photo walls, to-do lists, weather forecasts, and countdowns. Access frequently used apps and information with a single tap. Personalize your lock screen with shortcuts and commemorative dates.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Photo wall widget, Weather forecast widget, Countdown and anniversary widgets, 4K wallpapers, Theme icon packs, Quick launch shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP连续包年 | $4.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


### idesktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idesktop-widgets-and-themes/id6454851804)

Customize your device's home screen with a variety of functional and visually appealing widgets. Create unique wallpapers and artwork using AI tools. Personalize your desktop with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, AI wallpaper generation, AI art creation, Font and color customization, Transparent backgrounds, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月卡会员9.9 | $0.99 | per month |
| 季卡会员 | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 半年会员 | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| 年卡会员18 | $2.99 | per year |
| 月卡 | $2.99 | per month |
| 月卡会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 年卡会员 | $4.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IUV free?

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

### Is idesktop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IUV or idesktop?

idesktop is rated higher. IUV averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while idesktop averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do IUV or idesktop have ads?

Neither IUV nor idesktop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IUV or idesktop?

IUV ships an update weekly, and idesktop every 9 days. Most recently, IUV was updated on October 21, 2026 and idesktop on October 24, 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.*