Comparison

Wallmates vs Orchid

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

Head to head
About

Wallmates

Features
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Wallmates is a creative way to stay connected through your screen. Create custom wallpapers and widgets and share them directly with friends β€” your creations appear on their home screen, adding a personal touch to their day. Snap a photo, draw on it, add text or stickers, and customize it however you like using the built-in editor. Save your projects and come back anytime to continue where you left off. Wallmates is made for sharing. Add friends, send creations daily, build streaks, and unlock achievements as you stay connected through creativity. Wallmates is more than just customization β€” it’s a new way to brighten someone’s day with something made just for them. Terms of Service: https://wallmates-service.web.app/TermsAndConditions Privacy Policy: https://wallmates-service.web.app/PrivacyPolicy

About

Orchid

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Surprise someone special with a custom wallpaper β€” and it sets automatically on their phone! Orchid lets you and your favorite person create personalized wallpapers for each other. Add your photos, decorate with cute stickers, write sweet messages, and send it β€” their wallpaper changes instantly. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pair with someone using a simple invite code 2. Create a wallpaper using the canvas editor 3. Tap Send β€” their wallpaper updates automatically FEATURES β€’ Canvas editor with photos, text, and drawings β€’ 100+ cute stickers in categories like Love, Food, and more β€’ Custom frame shapes β€” hearts, stars, clouds, and more β€’ Wallpaper library to see every wallpaper you've exchanged β€’ Auto-set wallpaper via Shortcuts β€” no manual steps needed β€’ Review mode β€” preview wallpapers before they set β€’ Works on lock screen and home screen Orchid is made for anyone who wants a fun, creative way to stay connected. Every time they unlock their phone, they'll see something you made for them. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wallmates4 screens
Orchid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orchid at none against Wallmates's shown. Orchid also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Wallmates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Orchid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wallmates ships an update monthly, Orchid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Wallmates versus Orchid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallmatesOrchid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size98 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVLADISLAV SIDORENKOCaleb Pong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wallmates

Subscriptions1
  • Wallmates Plus$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Wallmates Plus One-Time$1.99
3 purchases

Orchid

Subscriptions2
  • Orchid+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Orchid+ Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Orchid+$9.99

Questions

Is Wallmates free?
Wallmates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orchid free?
Orchid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wallmates or Orchid have ads?
Wallmates shows ads; Orchid does not.
Which is updated more often, Wallmates or Orchid?
Wallmates ships an update monthly, and Orchid every 3 days. Most recently, Wallmates was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orchid on October 29, 2026.

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