Comparison

Ukiyo vs WallHub

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

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About

Ukiyo

Discover a vast collection of over 1000 Ukiyo-e masterpieces for your iPhone. These high-resolution wallpapers, inspired by renowned Japanese artists, are optimized for iOS parallax effects. Easily save, set, and share your favorites to personalize your device.

Highlights
  • 1000+ Ukiyo-e wallpapers
  • Optimized for iOS parallax
  • Save and set as home/lock screen
  • Favorites folder
  • Slideshow function
  • Share via social media and email
  • Categorized by artist and era
Features
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We have compiled a collection of 1000 carefully selected Ukiyo-e wallpapers. Only the masterpieces of artists like Hokusai Katsushika, Hiroshige Ando, Sharaku Toshusai have been vividly recreated using exclusive techniques. Compatible with all iPhones. Each wallpaper is made to be compatible with iOS parallax effect. Save your favorite wallpapers and set them as your home screen or lock screen with the touch of a button. Moreover, you can add wallpapers to your favorites folder and browse through them at leisure. There is a gallery function which generates wallpaper slideshows and displays wallpapers full screen. Additionally, the app is equipped with a gift function that allows you to share wallpapers via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email. With such a huge number of great looking wallpapers collected in one place, there is certain to be the perfect one for you! Download this application and get started decorating your iPhone's home screen and lock screen. This is a must-have application for the iPhone! Ukiyo-e categories: • 1780 to 1804 • 1804 to 1868 • 1868 to 1912 • 1915 to 1940s • Toshusai Sharaku • Kitagawa Utamaro • Utagawa Kunimasa • Katsushika Hokusai • Utagawa Hiroshige • Utagawa Kunisada • Utagawa Kuniyoshi • Utagawa Fusatane • Utagawa Kunitoshi • Utagawa Yoshitoyo • Kawase Hasui • Tsuchiya Koitsu • Kasamatsu Shiro • Yoshida Hiroshi • Ito Shinsui • Ohara Koson • Fujishima Takeji • Hashiguchi Goyo • Hasegawa Sadanobu III • Torii Kotondo • Natori Shunsen • Yamamoto Shoun • Asano Takeji • Japanese Pattern • Simple Main functions: 1. Browse pages and save wallpapers 2. List functions for the popular wallpapers 3. Display over 29 wallpaper categories 4. Wallpaper favorites function 5. View a list of wallpaper thumbnails 6. Display wallpapers full screen 7. Wallpaper slideshow function 8. Share wallpapers via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / email 9. Learn about wallpaper updates through push notifications Wallpaper sizes: • iPhone 12/iPhone 12 Pro/iPhone 12 mini/iPhone 11 Pro/XS/X: 1335 x 2890 pixel • iPhone 12 Pro Max/iPhone 11 Pro Max/XS Max: 1478 x 3200 pixel • iPhone 11/XR: 982 x 2126 pixel • iPhone SE (2nd generation)/SE/8/7/6s: 890 x 1590 pixel • iPhone 8 Plus/7 Plus/6s Plus: 1438 x 2592 pixel Important Notes: If you are unable to save wallpapers, please check your access permissions for this application by opening "Settings" -> "Privacy" -> "Photos" from your home screen. About In-App Purchase: First-time buyers please select the "Purchase" menu. Users who have already purchased this item, please select “Restore" menu. Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dolice.ukiyoe Customer feedback: The Japanese woodcut art is simply brilliant and stunning!! App is easy and a nice feature is the preview screen. * Luv it beautiful stuff wish there wer more kanji n older version photos tho * Beautiful pictures. I always use them for my wallpapers. * It is just awesome! So many beautiful piece of art. If you like Japanese culture, you definitely must load this fantastic app. * Awesome app! lots to choose from very much worth the little to no effort it takes to download it * Very beautiful wallpaper the best ever!! * There was a wallpaper with snow on Japanese buildings Christmas coming up. * The title says it all. The collection of images is a lovely little anthology of a class of Japanese art. Well worth it!

About

WallHub

Personalize your iPhone and iPad with a vast collection of live wallpapers, lock screen themes, and custom widgets. Create unique visual setups with daily updates and easy-to-use tools to make your device stand out.

Highlights
  • Live and dynamic wallpapers
  • Custom lock and home screen themes
  • Widgets and icon packs
  • Thousands of regularly updated wallpapers
  • One-tap setup
  • Full iPhone and iPad support
Features
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iPhone Wallpaper App: Live Wallpapers, Lock Screen Themes, Widgets, and Personalization Tools Discover the ultimate wallpaper app for iPhone and iPad. Whether you want to personalize your lock screen, update your home screen, or create a custom setup with widgets, icons, and themes, this app is all you need. With thousands of high-quality wallpapers and daily updates, you can completely customize your iPhone. The app includes thousands of wallpapers: live wallpapers, 3D backgrounds, lock screen themes, dynamic backgrounds, preppy styles, cartoon backgrounds, and much more. Create custom wallpapers and screens with our easy-to-use tools. Browse by category, color, or theme and find the perfect wallpaper to suit your mood. We offer: • Live wallpapers • Dynamic wallpapers • 3D wallpapers • Preppy themes • Cartoon wallpapers • Lock screen and home screen combinations • Custom widgets and icons • Styles including iscreen, notch-optimized, and paper backgrounds Turn your iPhone into a completely personalized device. Combine your wallpaper, widget, lock screen, and apps into a single theme. Set the perfect background, screen layout, and atmosphere for every occasion. All wallpapers are designed to perfectly fit iPhone and iPad screens. Whether you prefer a minimalist, colorful, dark, or animated style, we have wallpapers for every taste. Features: • Thousands of regularly updated wallpapers • High-resolution backgrounds optimized for iOS • Custom lock and home screen options • Widgets and icon packs • One-tap setup • Easy navigation and search • Full support for iPhone and iPad Looking for a wallpaper or background for your screen? Want to customize your lock screen, home screen, and widgets all in one place? This app includes everything from aesthetic themes to practical designs. Wallpapers are available in categories like wall, theme, wallpaper, screen, widgets, drawing, icons, 3D, live, preppy, and custom. Use wallpapers for daily inspiration or to suit your mood. Combine widgets, icons, wallpapers, and apps to create a complete aesthetic. Make your iPhone stand out with a custom wallpaper and settings that reflect your taste and creativity. Users love this app for its huge collection of wallpapers, fast performance, and easy setup. From Youngboy fans to Stitch lovers, from NBA themes to lock screen tools, the app covers all styles. Use wallpapers for your home screen, lock screen, or both. Add widgets, choose from trending icons, and create your perfect screen. Popular search terms: wallpapers, lock screen, home screen, iPhone, iPad, wallpaper, widgets, theme, wall, screen, dynamic, apps, custom, drawing, paper, icons, iscreen, wallpaper, preppy, notch, Stitch, NBA, Youngboy, screensavers. This is more than just a wallpaper app. It's your toolkit for complete visual customization. Give your iPhone a new look every day with fresh designs. Use custom widgets and wallpapers to create unique combinations. Privacy Policy: https://clovers.agency/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://clovers.agency/terms-of-use/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ukiyo4 screens
WallHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WallHub at none against Ukiyo's shown. WallHub also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). Ukiyo's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (95% vs 83%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ukiyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WallHub sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ukiyo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ukiyo has 498 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Ukiyo's written reviews are positive against 83% of WallHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, WallHub every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ukiyo versus WallHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUkiyoWallHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (498 ratings) — better4.5 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings498 — better81
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB111 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMasaki HirokawaIgor Timarsha

Customer experience

Ukiyo

All ratings498 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.3%

WallHub

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Ukiyo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Navigation between panels is confusing
  • Messy layout due to lack of image borders
  • App performance/smoothness issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Artist names displayed on images
  • Additional category filters (Geisha, Warriors, snow scenes, mountains, water, animals)
  • Unformatted image saving to camera roll
  • Better organization system
  • More kanji and older version photos
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  • Smoother software performance

WallHub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ukiyo

One-time1
  • Hide Adverts$6.99
6 purchases

WallHub

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium AI week$4.997 Days
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Premium 3 Months$9.993 Months
  • Premium Year$19.991 Year
  • One PRO Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Ukiyo free?
Ukiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WallHub free?
WallHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ukiyo or WallHub?
Ukiyo is rated higher. Ukiyo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while WallHub averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.
Do Ukiyo or WallHub have ads?
Ukiyo shows ads; WallHub does not.
Which is updated more often, Ukiyo or WallHub?
Ukiyo ships an update every 8 months, and WallHub every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ukiyo was updated on September 27, 2026 and WallHub on September 14, 2026.

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