Comparison

Gradient Maker vs Gradientshop

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

Head to head
About

Gradient Maker

Create custom wallpapers with unique gradient color schemes. Extract colors directly from your photos to design personalized backgrounds. Offers a simple interface with powerful customization options for both solid and multi-color gradients.

Highlights
  • DIY gradient color customization
  • Intelligent picture color extraction
  • Personalized image settings (rotation, scaling)
  • Custom size image export
  • Large library of built-in colors
Features
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[GradientFactory] DIY gradient color and intelligent color selection of pictures to create personalized wallpapers 1.DIY gradient color: Customize solid color and multi-color gradient wallpaper by selecting colors from the palette. 2. Intelligent picture color selection: Only the color value of the picture can be extracted to generate a gradient through the selected picture. The picture supports rotation, scaling, flipping and other personalized settings. 3. Customized export: Supports custom size export of images with gradient background. 4. A large number of gradient colors: a large number of built-in solid colors and gradient colors can be applied and customized. The design is simple and the functions are powerful. We welcome your use and your valuable opinions, which are our driving force for continuous improvement.

About

Gradientshop

Create stunning, colorful gradients for your designs. Offers various generation methods including simple, mesh, layered waves, and blob effects. Export your creations in PNG or JPG formats.

Highlights
  • Simple gradient generation
  • Mesh gradient customization
  • Layered wave gradient creation
  • Blob gradient with photos
  • PNG and JPG export
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
Features
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Gradientshop is a design tool to generate beautiful & colorful gradients. Features [Simple Gradient] Generate simple gradients with colors and direction. [Mesh Gradient] Generate mesh gradients with cool colors and customizations. [Layer Gradient] Generate nice wave gradients with layer count, wave complex, and wave height. [Blob] Generate beautiful blobs with gradients, color, and photos. Free export your gradient as PNG or JPG formats. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION: - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within Gradientshop. - Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Alternatively, a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24 hours in advance before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service — https://kamon23.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy — https://kamon23.wordpress.com/policy/

Screenshots

Gradient Maker4 screens
Gradientshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gradientshop at 4.0 against Gradient Maker's 3.5. Gradientshop also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Gradient Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Gradientshop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gradient Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gradientshop holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradient Maker ships an update monthly, Gradientshop every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Gradient Maker versus Gradientshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradient MakerGradientshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧 王RO IT Consulting LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gradient Maker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Gradientshop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$9.99

Questions

Is Gradient Maker free?
Gradient Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradientshop free?
Gradientshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gradient Maker or Gradientshop?
Gradientshop is rated higher. Gradient Maker averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Gradientshop averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gradient Maker or Gradientshop have ads?
Neither Gradient Maker nor Gradientshop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradient Maker or Gradientshop?
Gradient Maker ships an update monthly, and Gradientshop every 5 months. Most recently, Gradient Maker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Gradientshop on November 4, 2026.

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