# GradientMaker vs Gradient Wallpapers

The clearest difference is rating: GradientMaker at 5.0 against Gradient Wallpapers's 4.3. GradientMaker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Gradient Wallpapers's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradientMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Gradient Wallpapers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GradientMaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

GradientMaker ships an update every 4 days, Gradient Wallpapers weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradientMaker | Gradient Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientmaker/id1627269511/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-wallpapers-meshing/id6567933550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radu Matei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623670598) | [Rudrank Riyam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479784360) |

## What reviewers say

### GradientMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientmaker/id1627269511)

Easily create custom gradients for wallpapers, social media, and more. Blend colors, apply blur effects, and add gradients to home screen widgets. Offers dark and light modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Color blending for gradient creation, Custom blur effects for images, Home screen gradient widgets, Dark and light mode themes, Save and edit gradients, Export gradients to Photo Library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### Gradient Wallpapers

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

Easily create stunning color gradients for wallpapers, web design, and app backgrounds. Transform your ideas into vibrant patterns with intuitive controls, AI-powered generation from text descriptions, and photo-to-gradient conversion. Save, export, and share your unique designs.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tap and swipe gradient creation, AI-powered gradient generation from text, Convert images into unique gradients, Add blur effects and wireframe views, Save and export gradients as images or code, Pre-made templates and personal library

**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 GradientMaker free?

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

### Is Gradient Wallpapers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GradientMaker or Gradient Wallpapers?

GradientMaker is rated higher. GradientMaker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Gradient Wallpapers averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do GradientMaker or Gradient Wallpapers have ads?

GradientMaker shows ads; Gradient Wallpapers does not.

### Which is updated more often, GradientMaker or Gradient Wallpapers?

GradientMaker ships an update every 4 days, and Gradient Wallpapers weekly. Most recently, GradientMaker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gradient Wallpapers on September 29, 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.*