# Backgrounds! vs Talking Birds On A Wire

The clearest difference is ads: Backgrounds! at none against Talking Birds On A Wire's shown. Backgrounds! also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (54% vs 31%). Talking Birds On A Wire's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (161 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgrounds! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Talking Birds On A Wire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgrounds! holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Birds On A Wire has 161 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Backgrounds!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Talking Birds On A Wire's.

Backgrounds! ships an update every 6 months, Talking Birds On A Wire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgrounds! | Talking Birds On A Wire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgrounds/id386110615/reviews)** | [3.6 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-birds-on-a-wire/id480103901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) | [Kaufcom GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/303525377) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgrounds!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgrounds/id386110615)

Discover a vast collection of high-quality wallpapers optimized for iPad displays. Explore diverse categories, filter by your preferences, and enjoy a seamless browsing experience with a polished interface. New backgrounds are added regularly.

**Highlights:** iPad-optimized wallpapers, Multiple categories (Cars, Landscapes, Flowers, etc.), Filter by category, Browse by popularity, recent, or random, Fast speed and easy navigation, Polished UI and beautiful design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backgrounds Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🖼️ Beautiful pictures and artwork
- ✨ High-quality images
- 🎨 Great variety of wallpapers
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💯 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Pop-up ads are intrusive
- 🚫 Cannot save pictures
- 📉 Limited selection of backgrounds
- 😵 Confusing interface
- 👎 Poorly organized categories

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when applying filters
- App continuously closes when clicking a filter or button
- Cannot install the app
- App shuts down when using the filter function
- Filter function doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add a search by topic/type button
- Organize new backgrounds into a 'NEW' folder
- Add more filters like anime
- Improve organization with categories (e.g., flowers, nature, cars)
- Implement swipe to go to the next page


### Talking Birds On A Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-birds-on-a-wire/id480103901)

Interact with amusing birds on a wire that respond to your voice and touch with comical animations and dialogue. Engage in over 30 games with multiple levels, and discover the unique personalities of this quirky bird family. Enjoy jokes, singing, and challenges with your feathered friends.

**Highlights:** Voice and touch interaction, Funny responses and animations, Over 30 exciting games, Multiple game levels, Unique bird personalities, Interactive wire physics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgrounds! free?

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

### Is Talking Birds On A Wire free?

Talking Birds On A Wire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgrounds! or Talking Birds On A Wire?

Backgrounds! is rated higher. Backgrounds! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Talking Birds On A Wire averages 3.6 from 161 ratings.

### Do Backgrounds! or Talking Birds On A Wire have ads?

Talking Birds On A Wire shows ads; Backgrounds! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backgrounds! or Talking Birds On A Wire?

Backgrounds! ships an update every 6 months, and Talking Birds On A Wire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Backgrounds! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Talking Birds On A Wire on October 22, 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.*