# iOriginal

> App for exploring historical Apple wallpapers organized by platform and OS. (iPhone/iPad app by Pietro Gambatesa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioriginal/id6504413743 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pietro Gambatesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612977204)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 96 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioriginal/id6504413743/reviews.md

## What is iOriginal?

iOriginal is an amazing app to explore all Apple wallpapers used by Apple over the years.

The app is organized by platform and OS version to offer you the best experience.

Some features may require iOriginal Pro.

For more information about Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: http://pietrogambatesa.altervista.org/privacypolicy2.html

## Key features

- Explore Apple wallpapers
- Organized by platform
- Organized by OS version
- Access to iOriginal Pro features
- Historical wallpaper collection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iOriginal Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| iOriginal Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iOriginal Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioriginal/id6504413743/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-09-19, version 2.0*

I can’t download the wallpapers what am I supposed to do with a library of wallpapers if I can’t download them

### 2/5 — Sadly, a waste of decent potential.

*2025-05-12, version 1.5*

Now, this app really can only possibly excel in convenience. almost all of these wallpapers have been out there for years. So, if an app is wanting to base its entire premise off JUST these apple wallpapers, it has to be good. And this app isn't in a good state.
Firstly, its sluggish. It crashes often from the simplest of things (say, trying to load any of the images). There is no possible previewing, leading you to have to check to find out there's a subscription. To be continued later.
Some of the older MacOS releases seem to be missing a few wallpapers, in Mavericks case, missing its main wallpaper somehow as a whole? There also isn't anything pre OS X 10.7, which is a shame. I could honestly see much more value for having high-res remakes of say, classic OS 9 wallpapers. But at the moment, there isn't even the original low-res versions of the OS X 10.5 wallpapers. 
Now, 1.99 isn't much. Nothing in life is free, and the time to create apps and do the work to gather all this is a commitment. But for the current product offered, I don't see the value in even paying for one month of the subscription. If there had been any form of one time payment, I could see myself purchasing it just to support the work to make a better app. But it is what it is. I wish the developer the best in their future endeavors.

### 1/5 — I feel scammed

*2025-03-08, version 1.4.4*

I paid for this app then it turned into a subscription app

### 1/5 — just thanks

*2024-12-31, version 1.4.4*

I Literally paid for this app just that it is now available for free.. AND YOU NOW HAVE TO SUBSCRIBE TO IT!!! Sry but no thanks!

### 2/5 — Too much locked

*2024-11-21, version 1.4.3*

Not saying you have to make everything available for free, but it's not a very cheap app, and to not even preview what you're getting.....
You could at least let free users viewed dimmed thumbnails without being able to expand any of them or save them, so you could at least decide if you like anything enough to pay money. 
Unfortunately just uninstalling because I would have considered paying for some retro wallpapers but I want to see what's available first.

### 5/5 — My review for iOriginal

*2024-10-07, version 1.4.2*

I literally have no idea how to use the app but I’m gonna keep it anyway 👍 you get five stars cause ima keep it

### 4/5 — Ich habe dafür bezahlt

*2024-09-24, version 1.4.2*

Ich habe 99 Cent bezahlt und jetzt muss Mann noch extra zahlen. Ich kann nicht mal auf die anderen Hintergründe zugreifen. Nur iOS 18 und iOS 17. Aber sonst ist die App voll OK

### 1/5 — Wow

*2024-09-12, version 1.4*

I did pay for the app, shouldn’t i have everything unlocked?

### 1/5 — People who paid at an earlier date lose access to everything

*2024-09-10, version 1.4*

If you paid before this became a subscription, you basically wasted your money. If you PAID for this you lose access to previous Wallpapers. This is super shady, don’t pay for this.

### 2/5 — Premium 😡

*2024-08-31, version 1.4*

Warum gibt es jetzt auch noch premium in dieser App davor war alles kostenlos ich bezahle für die App 2 Euro und im Monat soll ich auch noch 3 Euro zahlen 😭finde es echt blöd

## Frequently asked questions about iOriginal

### What is iOriginal?

iOriginal is an application that allows users to explore a collection of Apple wallpapers used across different platforms and operating system versions over the years.

### Is iOriginal free to use?

Yes, iOriginal is free to download and use. However, some advanced features require a subscription to iOriginal Pro.

### What are the iOriginal Pro subscription options?

iOriginal Pro offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 or a yearly subscription for $9.99, providing access to additional features.

### What devices does iOriginal support?

iOriginal is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro devices.

### How is the wallpaper collection organized in iOriginal?

The wallpapers are meticulously organized by platform and specific OS version, making it easy to find wallpapers from particular Apple devices and software releases.

### What is the age rating for iOriginal?

iOriginal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was iOriginal last updated?

The latest version of iOriginal, 2.0.1, was last updated on January 2, 2026.

### Where can I find the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for iOriginal?

The Terms of Use can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/, and the Privacy Policy is available at http://pietrogambatesa.altervista.org/privacypolicy2.html.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-01-02

Small UI fixes.

### 2.0 — 2025-09-14

iOS 26.0 is here and iOriginal 2.0 is up to date.
What's new:
- iOS and macOS 26 app icons.
- iOS/iPadOS/macOS wallpapers.
- Support for iOS 26.

### 1.5 — 2025-03-15

What's new:
- New Mac app icons.
- New A16 iPad wallpapers.
- New iPad Air wallpapers.

### 1.4.4 — 2024-11-26

Merry Christmas from iOriginal!!!

What's new:
- Added all the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro wallpapers.
- Added read-only mode for non-subscribed users.
- New official app icon that supports iOS 18 dark icon.
- New app icons, included a new one made for Christmas.
- New Live activities.
- UI tweaks.
- Added iOriginal's Twitter and Bluesky accounts.

### 1.4.3 — 2024-10-15

Halloween update:
- New Halloween app icon.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*