# Glass Wallpapers vs WidgetMate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Glass Wallpapers at free with in-app purchases against WidgetMate's subscription. Glass Wallpapers also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and ratings volume (363 vs 57). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glass Wallpapers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and WidgetMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for Glass Wallpapers against 4.6 for WidgetMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glass Wallpapers has 363 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Glass Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 64% of WidgetMate's.

Glass Wallpapers ships an update every 2 weeks, WidgetMate every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glass Wallpapers | WidgetMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-wallpapers-lock-screen/id6747306084/reviews)** | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmate-lost-phone-widget/id6747684533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **363** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 155 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MD ATAHER ALI EMON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688020970) | [Right Tracks IT Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803615116) |

## What reviewers say

### Glass Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-wallpapers-lock-screen/id6747306084)

Personalize your device's interactive notification area with a vast collection of unique wallpapers. Transform your lock and home screens with custom designs, including animated characters and visual effects. Easily download and apply your chosen styles to make your phone stand out.

**Highlights:** 100+ hand-crafted wallpapers, Customize dynamic island, Download and set wallpapers, Lock Screen and Home Screen support, Add pets and characters, Visual effects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### WidgetMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmate-lost-phone-widget/id6747684533)

Enhance your iPhone with customizable widgets for both your lock and home screens. Display essential information, quick access tools, and motivational quotes. Access a collection of unique wallpapers to personalize your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Lost phone contact information widget, System status widgets (battery, storage), Countdown timers, Motivational quotes widget, Exclusive wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetMate Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WidgetMate Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glass Wallpapers free?

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

### Is WidgetMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glass Wallpapers or WidgetMate?

Glass Wallpapers is rated higher. Glass Wallpapers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while WidgetMate averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do Glass Wallpapers or WidgetMate have ads?

Neither Glass Wallpapers nor WidgetMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glass Wallpapers or WidgetMate?

Glass Wallpapers ships an update every 2 weeks, and WidgetMate every 11 days. Most recently, Glass Wallpapers was updated on October 28, 2026 and WidgetMate on October 28, 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.*