# Wallaroo vs WidgetPaper

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallaroo | WidgetPaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallaroo/id1630565980/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpaper/id6736374389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 53 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) | [ShabzCo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321133814) |

## 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


### WidgetPaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpaper/id6736374389)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock WidgetPaper | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*