# GradientWallpaper vs Crystalzoa

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crystalzoa at every 3 months against GradientWallpaper's every 65 months. Crystalzoa also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). GradientWallpaper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GradientWallpaper costs $0.49 and Crystalzoa $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GradientWallpaper against 5.0 for Crystalzoa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

GradientWallpaper ships an update every 65 months, Crystalzoa every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradientWallpaper | Crystalzoa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientwallpaper/id731511368/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystalzoa/id6444454988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 65 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #127 |
| Size | 1 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EIICHI KOMINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/495643581) | [Michael McKenna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654775595) |

## What reviewers say

### GradientWallpaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientwallpaper/id731511368)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Design unique wallpapers with customizable gradients. Adjust direction, extent, and color combinations in real-time. Save up to 50 favorite patterns for your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable gradient creation, Real-time gradient preview, Up to 7 color gradients, Linear and Radial gradient types, Save up to 50 favorite patterns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crystalzoa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystalzoa/id6444454988)

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

Create dynamic, evolving visual art with this interactive synthesizer. Respond to touch, sound, and motion to generate unique, shimmering forms. Export high-resolution images and production-quality movies, including 3D options.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual synthesis, Responds to movement, sound, and touch, Dozens of visual styles and controls, High-resolution image and movie capture, 3D stereoscopic movie options, Scripting and MIDI integration, AR mode for immersive experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradientWallpaper free?

GradientWallpaper costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crystalzoa free?

Crystalzoa costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GradientWallpaper or Crystalzoa?

GradientWallpaper and Crystalzoa are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do GradientWallpaper or Crystalzoa have ads?

Neither GradientWallpaper nor Crystalzoa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GradientWallpaper or Crystalzoa?

GradientWallpaper ships an update every 65 months, and Crystalzoa every 3 months. Most recently, GradientWallpaper was updated on September 14, 2026 and Crystalzoa on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GradientWallpaper or Crystalzoa?

GradientWallpaper currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Crystalzoa at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*