# Wallaroo vs Glass

The clearest difference is monetization model: Glass at free with in-app purchases against Wallaroo's subscription. Glass also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 58%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Wallaroo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallaroo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Glass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wallaroo against 4.6 for Glass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 252 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Wallaroo's written reviews are positive against 83% of Glass's.

Wallaroo ships an update every 2 months, Glass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallaroo | Glass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallaroo/id1630565980/reviews)** | [4.6 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-iphone-wallpapers-27/id6720760816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 214 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 53 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) | [Ranjana Rani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770809898) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallaroo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallaroo/id1630565980)

Discover and set exciting new wallpapers weekly for your iOS device. Easily customize your lock and home screens with exclusive content, from pop culture to nature. Interactive widgets let you display your favorites directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** New wallpapers weekly, Easy lock/home screen setup, Interactive home screen widgets, Exclusive content, No ads or data collection, Diverse categories

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallaroo Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Wallaroo Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous, high-quality wallpapers
- ✨ Creative and unique art
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📱 Optimized for various screen sizes
- 🖼️ Home/Lock Screen variants available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High subscription cost/expensive
- 🔒 Paywall for most wallpapers
- ❓ Unclear pricing/hidden costs
- 👎 Limited free content
- 💧 Watermark on free wallpapers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when sharing
- Wallpaper not changing after install
- Shortcut installation loop
- Share button crashes app
- App crashes on Mac Studio when sharing

**Requested features**

- More frequent wallpaper additions
- Higher resolution downloads (5k)
- More free wallpapers available
- No watermarks on free wallpapers


### Glass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-iphone-wallpapers-27/id6720760816)

Personalize your phone's Lock and Home Screens with a vast collection of HD wallpapers, widgets, and themes. Customize your Island Notch area with unique options and stickers. Access over 1000 trending wallpapers to match your style.

**Highlights:** Glass Style Wallpapers, Customizable Home & Lock Screen, Island Notch Wallpapers & Stickers, Depth Wallpapers, Lock Screen Widgets, Wallpaper Background & Border Customization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallaroo free?

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

### Is Glass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wallaroo or Glass?

Wallaroo is rated higher. Wallaroo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Glass averages 4.6 from 252 ratings.

### Do Wallaroo or Glass have ads?

Glass shows ads; Wallaroo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wallaroo or Glass?

Wallaroo ships an update every 2 months, and Glass fortnightly. Most recently, Wallaroo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Glass on October 27, 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.*