# Backdrop vs Retheme

Backdrop and Retheme both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Backdrop's written reviews are positive against 17% of Retheme's. Backdrop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). Retheme's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 5) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Retheme sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Backdrop against 4.6 for Retheme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retheme has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Backdrop's written reviews are positive against 17% of Retheme's.

Backdrop ships an update every 3 days, Retheme every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrop | Retheme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-wallpaper-generator/id6680172039/reviews) | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retheme-top-widget-and-theme/id6770401809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 11 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Stratton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555112389) | [Dao thi Ngoc Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853503402) |

## What reviewers say

### Backdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-wallpaper-generator/id6680172039)

Discover unique, AI-generated wallpapers daily. Personalize your device with backgrounds tailored to your interests. Automate daily refreshes to keep your phone looking vibrant and dynamic.

**Highlights:** AI-generated wallpapers, Daily wallpaper refresh, Personalized backgrounds, Automation options, Access to historical wallpapers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backdrop Pro | $3.99 | per month |


### Retheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retheme-top-widget-and-theme/id6770401809)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your phone with a wide array of widgets, wallpapers, and icon sets. Create custom photo widgets, live wallpapers, and cohesive themes to express your unique style.

**Highlights:** Custom photo widgets, Live wallpapers, Coordinated themes, App icon customization, Clock and battery widgets, To-do list and countdown widgets

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrop free?

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

### Is Retheme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backdrop or Retheme?

Backdrop and Retheme are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Backdrop or Retheme have ads?

Retheme shows ads; Backdrop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backdrop or Retheme?

Backdrop ships an update every 3 days, and Retheme every 11 days. Most recently, Backdrop was updated on October 4, 2026 and Retheme on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*