# Encore Studio vs Gradient Wallpapers

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encore Studio at none against Gradient Wallpapers's 4. Encore Studio also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Gradient Wallpapers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gradient Wallpapers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Encore Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Encore Studio against 4.5 for Gradient Wallpapers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encore Studio has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Encore Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gradient Wallpapers's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encore Studio | Gradient Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-studio-live-music-ar/id1604613203/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-wallpapers-meshing/id6567933550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 742 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Encore Music Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528790225) | [Rudrank Riyam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479784360) |

## What reviewers say

### Encore Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-studio-live-music-ar/id1604613203)

Design a virtual stage with custom art and effects. Stream live music from any location and interact with fans through polls, chat, and music drops. Earn money directly from fan engagement.

**Highlights:** Design AR stages with custom artwork, Stream live music from any location, Interactive fan engagement tools, Direct fan-to-artist payment system, Host listening parties and Q&A sessions

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gradient Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-wallpapers-meshing/id6567933550)

Easily transform your ideas into stunning colour gradients using AI. Create custom wallpapers, backgrounds, and design elements with intuitive tools and real-time previews. Turn photos into unique colour schemes or describe your vision to generate one-of-a-kind designs.

**Highlights:** AI-powered gradient generation, Photo to gradient conversion, Intuitive tap and swipe controls, Real-time preview and editing, Blur effects and wireframe view, Export gradients as images and code, Pre-made templates and favorites

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encore Studio free?

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

### Is Gradient Wallpapers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Encore Studio or Gradient Wallpapers?

Encore Studio is rated higher. Encore Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Gradient Wallpapers averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Encore Studio or Gradient Wallpapers have ads?

Encore Studio shows ads; Gradient Wallpapers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Encore Studio or Gradient Wallpapers?

Encore Studio ships an update weekly, and Gradient Wallpapers weekly. Most recently, Encore Studio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gradient Wallpapers on October 30, 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.*