Comparison

Gradient Maker vs Gradient Background

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

Head to head
About

Gradient Maker

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

Gradient Background

Create stunning abstract wallpapers and backgrounds with a powerful mesh gradient editor. Design beautiful gradients with precise control over color, mesh complexity, and aspect ratios. Save and export your creations in high resolution.

Highlights
  • Interactive mesh gradient editor
  • Multiple gradient types (Mesh, Linear, Radial, Conic)
  • Adjustable mesh complexity
  • Real-time color editing
  • Multiple aspect ratios
  • High-resolution image export
  • Template library
Features
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Spectrum - Create stunning abstract wallpapers and backgrounds with this powerful mesh gradient editor. Design beautiful gradients with precise control over every aspect of your creation. Key Features Gradient Creation: - Interactive mesh gradient editor with draggable control points - Multiple gradient types: Mesh, Linear, Radial, and Conic gradients - Adjustable mesh complexity (predefined sizes: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, and custom user-defined dimensions) - Real-time color editing with an intuitive system color picker interface - Multiple color interpolation methods (IDW, Bilinear, Nearest Neighbor, RBF, Linear RGB, Linear HSV) for smooth or distinct color transitions - Undo functionality (up to 10 history states) for reverting changes - Randomize gradient function for quick, serendipitous designs Customization Options: - Multiple aspect ratios: Square (1:1), Standard (4:3), Widescreen (16:9), and Phone Story (9:16) formats - Precise color control (RGB) for each gradient point - Template library with pre-designed gradient combinations (e.g., Sunset, Ocean, Neon, Forest, Cosmic, Fire, Ice, Aurora) - Ability to reset to the current template's default state - Quick action buttons for rapid editing workflow (e.g., add point, remove point, randomize) Export Capabilities: - High-resolution image export to Photos app - Multiple resolution options: Small, Medium, and Large formats (dynamic, e.g., 1080x1080 up to 4096x4096 for square, and proportionally scaled for other ratios) - Dynamic resolution scaling based on selected aspect ratio - Gradient data export as JSON (includes points, mesh size, aspect ratio, interpolation method, gradient type, and export resolution) for sharing configurations - Copy gradient settings (detailed text summary) to clipboard for easy transfer User Experience: - Minimizable controls interface for a distraction-free editing canvas - Haptic feedback for key interactions (e.g., point selection, adding/removing points, template loading, undo, color changes) - Toast notifications for non-intrusive feedback (e.g., export success, settings copied, errors) - In-app tips for new users (Drag Point, Add Point, Tap Point) Onboarding flow for first-time users - Help section with guidance and information - Favorites system to save and quickly access preferred gradients - Ability to name and save custom mesh sizes App & Support: - Settings view for app-level configurations - Contact support via native mail composer (if mail is configured) or copies support email to clipboard Premium Features: - Advanced export options and higher resolutions - Extended template library access - Additional customization tools and effects (e.g., specific color interpolation methods, Story aspect ratio, custom mesh sizes) - Access to all gradient types and mesh complexities Perfect for designers, artists, and anyone looking to create unique wallpapers and abstract backgrounds for their devices. Privacy Policy: https://meshy.karmaacademy.com.au/privacypolicy/ Terms of use: https://meshy.karmaacademy.com.au/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Gradient Maker4 screens
Gradient Background4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gradient Maker at none against Gradient Background's 1. Gradient Maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Gradient Background's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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. Gradient Background sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gradient Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradient Maker ships an update monthly, Gradient Background weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Gradient Maker versus Gradient Background: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradient MakerGradient Background
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧 王Karmjit Singh

In-app purchases

None

Gradient Maker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gradient Background

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Gradient Maker free?
Gradient Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradient Background free?
Gradient Background is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gradient Maker or Gradient Background have ads?
Neither Gradient Maker nor Gradient Background shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradient Maker or Gradient Background?
Gradient Maker ships an update monthly, and Gradient Background weekly. Most recently, Gradient Maker was updated on September 20, 2026 and Gradient Background on September 29, 2026.

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