# AnyCal vs WP.Craftsman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnyCal at none against WP.Craftsman's 2. AnyCal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). WP.Craftsman's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WP.Craftsman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AnyCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

AnyCal ships an update every 6 weeks, WP.Craftsman every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnyCal | WP.Craftsman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anycal/id725215673/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinichi Aokawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/502862033) | [Hisanori Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/431562867) |

## What reviewers say

### AnyCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anycal/id725215673)

Create custom calendar wallpapers using your own photos. This utility allows you to select images, position calendars, and preview the final look before saving and setting it as your device's wallpaper.

**Highlights:** Create calendar wallpapers from photos, Two-month calendar display, Add calendar to wallpaper, Read holidays from MyHoliday, Test wallpaper appearance, Save and set wallpaper

**In-app purchases:** none


### WP.Craftsman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpcraftsman/id1419810619)

Easily create unique wallpapers that avoid being obscured by app icons. Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom designs that make your phone more attractive. Transform your device with one-of-a-kind visuals.

**Highlights:** Create unique wallpapers, Avoid icon obstruction, Personalize home screen, Customize lock screen, Easy design steps

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove  Logo(~iOS15) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads.(~iOS14) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnyCal free?

AnyCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WP.Craftsman free?

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

### Do AnyCal or WP.Craftsman have ads?

WP.Craftsman shows ads; AnyCal does not.

### Which is updated more often, AnyCal or WP.Craftsman?

AnyCal ships an update every 6 weeks, and WP.Craftsman every 2 months. Most recently, AnyCal was updated on September 9, 2026 and WP.Craftsman on September 17, 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.*