Comparison

Gradientshop vs Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker

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

Head to head
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/

About

Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker

Features
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Create custom 4K gradient wallpapers, aesthetic backgrounds, and iPhone lock screens with Blend. Blend is a simple wallpaper maker for designing smooth gradient backgrounds in your own style. Choose colors, create ombre blends, build pastel or dark mode wallpapers, and preview your design before saving it. Use Blend to make: • 4K gradient wallpapers for iPhone and iPad • Aesthetic home screen and lock screen backgrounds • Smooth ombre, pastel, abstract, and minimalist designs • Custom solid color and gradient backgrounds • High resolution wallpapers with a clean preview before export Designed for anyone who wants a clean, minimal way to personalize their phone. Create a wallpaper from your own colors, save it in high resolution, and refresh your home screen or lock screen whenever you want. Download Blend and start creating custom gradient wallpapers today.

Screenshots

Gradientshop4 screens
Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker at every 2 weeks against Gradientshop's every 5 months. Gradientshop's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradientshop ships an update every 5 months, Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gradientshop versus Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradientshopBlend Gradient Wallpaper Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRO IT Consulting LLCJustin Tilley

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
1 purchases

Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker

One-time1
  • Pattern Overlay Designer$2.99

Questions

Is Gradientshop free?
Gradientshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker free?
Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gradientshop or Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker have ads?
Neither Gradientshop nor Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradientshop or Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker?
Gradientshop ships an update every 5 months, and Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gradientshop was updated on August 12, 2026 and Blend Gradient Wallpaper Maker on August 23, 2026.

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