# ToonCamera vs The Wallpaper App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ToonCamera at 86% against The Wallpaper App's 42%. ToonCamera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 2.3K). The Wallpaper App's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToonCamera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and The Wallpaper App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToonCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ToonCamera's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Wallpaper App's.

ToonCamera ships an update every 3 months, The Wallpaper App every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToonCamera | The Wallpaper App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooncamera/id392538848/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wallpaper-app/id1518228413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 40 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) | [Lumen Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326609573) |

## What reviewers say

### ToonCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooncamera/id392538848)

Transform your photos and videos into live cartoons with real-time art effects. Choose from various styles, customize them, and share your creations instantly. Convert existing media or capture new moments with artistic filters.

**Highlights:** Live cartoon and art effects, Real-time preview, Multiple art styles (pencil, ink, stipple), Customizable effects, Convert existing media, Direct sharing to social media

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToonCamera | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ToonCamera | $9.99 | per month |
| ToonCamera | $19.99 | per year |
| ToonCamera | $39.99 | per year |
| ToonCamera | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderful tool for enhancing and developing images
- 👍 Amazing, fun, and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent, intuitive, and versatile
- 👍 Great for creating interesting and artistic photos
- 👍 Fantastic for transforming photos into cartoons/art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to save multiple images
- 🐛 Glitches with video recording and sound
- 🔍 Limited filter options and effects
- 🔍 Mediocre and basic filter results

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save multiple images
- Issues with video recording and sound
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/manipulate specific areas of photos
- Improve video recording quality and features
- Provide more advanced filter and editing options
- Add ability to search and use photos from camera roll


### The Wallpaper App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wallpaper-app/id1518228413)

Discover an endless supply of unique, algorithmically generated wallpapers for any device. Customize your homescreen with stunning abstract art in countless styles and colors. Save your favorites and export high-resolution images, even up to 5k.

**Highlights:** Unique, generated wallpapers, Customizable homescreen, Export for any device (up to 5k), 20+ styles and endless colors, Included widgets (plain, time, date), Abstract art generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and customizable wallpapers
- 🎨 Ability to adjust color palettes
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🖼️ High-quality wallpaper images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited selection of wallpapers
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI
- 💰 Expensive for the limited features
- ⚠️ Quality of saved wallpapers not matching preview

**Reported bugs**

- Live wallpapers not working as expected
- Saved wallpapers not displaying correctly
- App freezing or crashing during use
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to create custom color palettes
- Improved organization and filtering of wallpapers
- Better instructions and guidance for users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToonCamera free?

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

### Is The Wallpaper App free?

The Wallpaper App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ToonCamera or The Wallpaper App?

ToonCamera is rated higher. ToonCamera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while The Wallpaper App averages 4.3 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do ToonCamera or The Wallpaper App have ads?

Neither ToonCamera nor The Wallpaper App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToonCamera or The Wallpaper App?

ToonCamera ships an update every 3 months, and The Wallpaper App every 6 weeks. Most recently, ToonCamera was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Wallpaper App on October 18, 2026.

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