SimpleCoat vs iVVallpaper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleCoat
Design custom wallpapers with precise color control and overlay options. Create single-color or gradient backgrounds, and add built-in or personal patterns for a unique parallax effect. Export your creations directly to your device's camera roll.
- Precise RGB color control
- Single-color and gradient backgrounds
- Built-in pattern overlays
- Custom pattern import from Camera Roll
- Parallax effect options
- Export to Camera Roll
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Create simple and elegant wallpapers with the flick of your finger. + Take precise control of the red, green and blue components of your wallpaper colors. + Create single-colored or gradient-colored wallpapers. + Select light or dark built-in patterns to superimpose over your wallpaper for a parallax effect. + Select patterns from your Camera Roll to superimpose over your wallpaper. + Export your creations to your Camera Roll to use on your lock and home screens.
iVVallpaper
Instantly create unique, stunning gradient wallpapers for your iPhone or iPad. Customize styles, save with ease, and enjoy delightful haptics. Go Pro for an ad-free experience, extra styles, and multi-layer overlays with a one-time purchase.
- Endless gradients
- Custom styles
- Easy saving
- Delightful haptics
- Lightweight and fast generation
- Multi-layer overlays (Pro)
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Transform your screen with stunning gradient wallpapers — instantly. iVVallpaper makes it simple to generate beautiful backgrounds that are always unique and perfectly tuned for your iPhone or iPad. Features • Endless Gradients – One tap creates smooth, colorful blends for your Home or Lock screen. • Custom Styles – Switch between subtle, bold, or abstract looks. • Save with Ease – Tap the save button or use gestures. • Delightful Haptics – Feel every color change with subtle feedback. • Lightweight & Fast – Wallpapers generated in seconds. Go Pro (One-time Purchase) Upgrade once and unlock: • No Ads – Enjoy a distraction-free experience. • Extra Gradient Styles – Explore more creative variations. • Multi-Layer Overlays – Add abstract shapes for a one-of-a-kind look. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Just a one-time unlock to make iVVallpaper truly yours. Why You’ll Love It Every wallpaper is unique. Whether you like minimalism, bold colors, or abstract patterns, iVVallpaper lets you design your screen your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleCoat at 80% against iVVallpaper's 0%. SimpleCoat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. iVVallpaper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleCoat asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleCoat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SimpleCoat's written reviews are positive against 0% of iVVallpaper's.
SimpleCoat ships an update every 9 days, iVVallpaper every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleCoat | iVVallpaper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.7 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joshua Ross | Krittikan Reunkaew |
Customer experience
SimpleCoat
iVVallpaper
In-app purchases
SimpleCoat
No in-app purchases
iVVallpaper
- iVVallpaper Pro Unlock$1.99








