# Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds vs Wallpaper Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds at none against Wallpaper Maker's shown. Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 127) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Wallpaper Maker's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Wallpaper Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds against 4.6 for Wallpaper Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds has 1.6K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds's written reviews are positive against 77% of Wallpaper Maker's.

Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds ships an update monthly, Wallpaper Maker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds | Wallpaper Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-hd-plus-backgrounds/id654593022/reviews)** | [4.6 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-maker-prettyscreen/id1204317054/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [玉伶 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062592250) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-hd-plus-backgrounds/id654593022)

Personalize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of high-definition wallpapers. Daily updates and a professional image editor allow for extensive customization, including adding text, effects, and calendars. Share your creations with a new community feature.

**Highlights:** Daily wallpaper updates, Retina HD wallpapers, Professional image editor, Home and Lock Screen editor, Community sharing, Categorized image search

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Wallpapers | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads in Wallpapers Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version (all wallpapers & processing) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing wallpapers
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Unique and creative designs
- 🔍 Lots of choices
- 💻 Works well on devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited selection of high-quality wallpapers
- 🔍 Pixelated or low-resolution images
- 🤔 Confusing navigation or functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems with certain devices
- Wallpapers not saving properly
- Frequent crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More high-definition wallpaper options
- Ability to customize or edit wallpapers
- Improved ad-free experience
- Support for newer device resolutions
- Better organization and search functionality


### Wallpaper Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-maker-prettyscreen/id1204317054)

Design unique lock screen wallpapers with custom borders, live animations, and smart notch adaptation. Easily position widgets and transform any photo into a professional-looking background. Access a vast library of templates and creative tools for personalized device aesthetics.

**Highlights:** Smart Notch Adaptation, Widget-Ready Design, Custom Borders & Dock Customization, Live Animations, DIY Lock Screen Creation, 100+ Creative Templates, HD Export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Feature Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Feature Year | $2.99 | per year |
| Pro Feature Forever | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Creates nice wallpapers
- 💖 Love it
- 🤩 Amazing app
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 OS update issues
- 🐛 UI lag
- 🐛 In-app purchases distracting
- 🐛 Cannot delete app
- 🐛 Wallpaper size incorrect

**Reported bugs**

- OS update issues with icon reflection
- Pop-ups and UI lag
- Cannot delete app
- Wallpaper size is wrong
- Border missing in final image on new iPhones

**Requested features**

- More options like website
- Ability to create arts like website
- Hide dock option
- Minimalist app icons
- 3D border option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds free?

Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wallpaper Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds or Wallpaper Maker?

Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds is rated higher. Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Wallpaper Maker averages 4.6 from 127 ratings.

### Do Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds or Wallpaper Maker have ads?

Wallpaper Maker shows ads; Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds or Wallpaper Maker?

Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds ships an update monthly, and Wallpaper Maker every 3 months. Most recently, Wallpapers HD + Backgrounds was updated on October 9, 2026 and Wallpaper Maker on October 15, 2026.

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