Comparison

Wallaroo vs WidgetPaper

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

Head to head
About

Wallaroo

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
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Wallaroo is the best way to put fun and exciting wallpapers on a screen near you! Plus you get a new wallpaper every week! ⁕ Quick and Easy Wallaroo's amazing shortcut takes the hassle out of setting your iOS lock and home screen wallpaper. Pick a wallpaper, tap a button, and go! ⁕ Latest and Greatest Wallaroo adds new and exclusive content each week so there's always a perfect wallpaper at your fingertips. You'll get new wallpaper to fit the season, to tout your favorite new show, or suit your mood. ⁕ You're Unique, and Your Wallpaper Is Too! From popular culture topics like movies, anime, and television to beautiful abstract and nature-inspired wallpapers, there's something for everyone. ⁕ Interactive Widgets Put your favorite Wallaroo wallpapers right on your Home Screen. Add multiple widgets and sizes and configure them independently! ⁕ No Ads, Only Wallpapers Enjoy Wallaroo safe in the knowledge we don't collect your information, serve you ads, or push sketchy schemes. Just great FREE content from trusted developers. -- Wallaroo uses auto-renewing subscriptions. The subscription provides access to locked content and new releases each week. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of your subscription period and will be charged through your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://wallaroo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://wallaroo.app/privacy

About

WidgetPaper

Design custom transparent widgets for your iPhone home screen. Blend stunning visuals with quick access to your favorite apps and information, allowing for endless design possibilities and a personalized device aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Transparent widget design
  • Customizable sizes, colors, and styles
  • Live preview of widget creations
  • One-tap access to apps
  • Seamless wallpaper integration
Read full description

**WidgetPaper: Create Stunning Transparent Widgets for iOS 18! ** Elevate your iPhone experience with **WidgetPaper**, the ultimate app for crafting beautiful transparent widgets! With iOS 18's exciting new feature, you can now customize your home screen like never before. Make your device truly yours by blending stunning visuals with functionality! **Key Features:** **Transparent**: Let your wallpaper shine while adding functionality **Endless Design Options**: Choose from a variety of sizes, colors, and styles. Mix and match to create widgets that perfectly reflect your personality. **Live Preview**: See your creations in real time! Make adjustments on the fly and achieve the look you want before adding them to your home screen. **Quick Access**: Enjoy one-tap access to your favorite apps and information, all while maintaining a clean and stylish aesthetic. **Why Choose WidgetPaper?** With WidgetPaper, customization has never been easier or more fun! Transform your home screen into a personalized work of art that reflects your unique style. Whether you prefer minimalist designs or vibrant color combinations, WidgetPaper empowers you to express yourself effortlessly. **Download WidgetPaper Now!** Unleash your creativity and redefine your iPhone experience today. Create stunning transparent widgets that make your home screen a true reflection of you!

Screenshots

Wallaroo4 screens
WidgetPaper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wallaroo at 4.8 against WidgetPaper's 3.7. Wallaroo also leads on ratings volume (213 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). WidgetPaper's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Wallaroo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WidgetPaper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wallaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallaroo has 213 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wallaroo versus WidgetPaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallarooWidgetPaper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (213 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings213 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryShabzCo, LLC

Customer experience

Wallaroo

All ratings213 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative35.6%

WidgetPaper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Wallaroo

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when sharing
  • Wallpaper not changing after install
  • Shortcut installation loop
  • Share button crashes app
  • App crashes on Mac Studio when sharing
Show 3 more
  • Doesn't work with Focus settings
  • Share button crashes app consistently
  • Right-click support missing

Requested features

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

WidgetPaper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wallaroo

Subscriptions2
  • Wallaroo Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Wallaroo Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
1 purchases

WidgetPaper

One-time1
  • Unlock WidgetPaper$2.99

Questions

Is Wallaroo free?
Wallaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WidgetPaper free?
WidgetPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wallaroo or WidgetPaper?
Wallaroo is rated higher. Wallaroo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while WidgetPaper averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wallaroo or WidgetPaper have ads?
Neither Wallaroo nor WidgetPaper shows ads.

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