Comparison

WallShift vs Codepoint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WallShift

Automate your device's background with custom schedules. Choose your own photos or generated images, and shuffle them for a fresh look daily. Requires integration with the Shortcuts app.

Highlights
  • Automatic wallpaper changes
  • Custom photo selection
  • Generated wallpaper options
  • Shuffled wallpaper mode
  • Scheduled by time of day
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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WallShift allows you to change your wallpaper automatically, for your desired time of the day. The App requires interoperability with the Shortcuts app in order to work. Main features include: - Select from your own photos - Use custom-made Generated wallpapers - Use shuffled mode to get a different wallpaper each time, so your screen stays fresh! -- Subscription Details -- • Monthly and annual subscriptions are available • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after expiration of the free trial. • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription • Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase Privacy Policy: https://darioroa.com/wallshift/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Codepoint

Access and manage over 73,000 Unicode characters, including emojis and SF Symbols. Search offline, convert codepoints to various formats, and view glyphs in 3D. Includes typographic notes and iCloud synchronization for favorites.

Highlights
  • Explore and manage over 73,000 Unicodes
  • Lightning-fast offline search
  • Convert codepoints to HEX, decimal, HTML, Swift, and more
  • View and export glyphs as 3D assets (USDZ)
  • Typographic notes for correct usage
  • iCloud synchronization for favorites
  • Widget support on iOS and macOS
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Codepoint contains more than 73,000 Unicodes, including SF Symbols and Emojis. The sophisticated search feature delivers results within a fraction of a second, completely offline. Convert codepoints into any conceivable format, such as HEX, decimals, UTF, USDZ, HTML entities, or Swift code. View and export glyphs as real 3D assets, or experience them on Apple Vision Pro in augmented reality. Additionally, I have annotated a large number of carefully selected entities with typographic notes so that you can always look up how to use each character typographically correctly. As a developer, designer, or typographer, Codepoint shouldn’t be missing from your repertoire of tools. It’s the ultimate type case for the 21st century. Features • Explore, search and manage Unicodes • Over 73,000 Unicodes, including Emojis and SF Symbols, always at hand • Search and find Unicodes lightning fast and completely offline • Export glyphs in formats such as Unicode, decimal, HEX, HTML, USDZ • View entities in 3D and convert them into USDZ models • Curate your Favorites: They are always synchronized thanks to iCloud • Learn typography with tips on relevant glyphs • Widget support on iOS and macOS • Detailed glyph metrics • Multi-codepoint support ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → martin@appahead.studio Feedback If you like Codepoint, please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It’s a great way to support solo developers like yours truly. About App ahead GmbH is a German software studio operated by a single individual, Martin Lexow (that’s me!). My company was originally founded in 2015 under the name IXEAU in Berlin. Today, I’m based in the historic old town of Aachen, Germany. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy

Screenshots

WallShift4 screens
Codepoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WallShift at Free against Codepoint's $4.99. Codepoint's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 25%). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WallShift is free to download; Codepoint costs $4.99 up front. WallShift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Codepoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codepoint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codepoint has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of WallShift's written reviews are positive against 67% of Codepoint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WallShift ships an update every 2 weeks, Codepoint every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
WallShift versus Codepoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallShiftCodepoint
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.7 (6 ratings)4.9 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings641 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#122 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDario RoaApp ahead GmbH

Customer experience

WallShift

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Codepoint

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WallShift

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifetimeFree
None

Codepoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WallShift free?
WallShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codepoint free?
Codepoint costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WallShift or Codepoint?
Codepoint is rated higher. WallShift averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Codepoint averages 4.9 from 41 ratings.
Do WallShift or Codepoint have ads?
Neither WallShift nor Codepoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WallShift or Codepoint?
WallShift ships an update every 2 weeks, and Codepoint every 4 weeks. Most recently, WallShift was updated on September 28, 2026 and Codepoint on October 3, 2026.

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