# Pimp My Status Bar - Custom Top Bar Wallpapers and Colorful Backgrounds for Home Screen & Lock Screen

> App to customize status bar with stylish wallpapers and colorful backgrounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Amit Chowdhury.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-my-status-bar-custom-top-bar-wallpapers-and-colorful-backgrounds-for-home-screen-and-lock-screen/id809299935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amit Chowdhury](https://appshunter.io/developer/960692732)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.57/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-my-status-bar-custom-top-bar-wallpapers-and-colorful-backgrounds-for-home-screen-and-lock-screen/id809299935/reviews.md

## What is Pimp My Status Bar?

Get the BEST application to customize wallpaper with stylish Status Bars. Are you thinking that your status bar became old? Is it boring? Ok, Lets Make it right! For a new look for your status bar everyday go with Pimp My Status Bar. This App will blow your mind with beautiful status bars every time. You will be amazed with your creativity. Yes, you heard it right! Get creative and make majestic wallpapers with personalized designs. 

So why are you waiting? Get it right now :D

Features:
1. More than 20 categories of status bars, 1000+ personalized designs
2. 9+ Background Categories, 2000+ handcrafted wallpapers
3. This app is simple, cool, elegant, mind blowing and effective in every meaning
4. Design your own status bar with your Background/Wallpaper
5. Add own effects, blurs and many mores
6. Save, Set, Share with everyone in every possible way
7. Compatible with all devices, which supports iOS 7 & iOS 8

How to Use :
1. Select a wallpaper from our categories or from Camera or Photo Library.
2. Select a status Bar from our categories or from the color picker.
3. After you done with pimping press the DONE icon and SAVE in your Photo Library. 
4. Go to your settings and choose the SAVED image as your wallpaper. 
5. Your status bar will now have a new and artistic look.

Thats so simple.. You see!!!

**This application does NOT change any function in Status bar. This app works by adding a color status bar of your choice to your devices wallpaper, which then places a "coloured" section behind the translucent/transparent status bar section on Devices.**
	
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## Key features

- Thousands of personalized status bar designs
- Extensive wallpaper collection
- Design custom status bars with backgrounds
- Add effects and blurs
- Save, set, and share creations
- Compatible with iOS 7 & 8 devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Status Bars - Pro Version!!! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get All Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Status Bar Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blur Status Bar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glow Status Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Status Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solid Status Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Status Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Block Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pimp My Status Bar?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Customizable status bar designs
- 🖼️ Wide variety of wallpaper options
- 💡 Unique concept combining wallpaper and status bar customization
- 👍 User-friendly interface when working properly
- ✨ Visually appealing designs and graphics
- 🎯 Easy to use once figured out

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing
- ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
- ❌ App fails to load or launch
- 💔 Customizations don't persist outside the app
- 🔒 Excessive paywalls and locked content
- 📱 Incompatibility with various iOS versions
- 🚫 Poor customer support
- 💰 Paid features that don't work properly
- 🖼️ Photo distortion when using personal images
- 📊 Low resolution preset wallpapers
- 📢 Excessive advertisements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'downloading awesome stuff' loading screen
- Crashes when scrolling through options
- Crashes when changing status bar
- App closes immediately upon opening
- Customizations disappear when exiting the app
- Photos get distorted and stretched
- Automatic logout during customization
- App force closes when switching between apps
- Status bar colors only visible within the app
- Incompatibility with iOS 2.2 and various iOS versions
- Unable to save customizations
- App crashes when selecting colors

**Most requested features**

- Ability to change WiFi, signal bars, and battery color
- Support for custom photos without distortion
- More status bar style options
- Better integration with personal photo albums
- Reduced number of advertisements
- Improved customization persistence across all apps
- Direct email customer support instead of Facebook page

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-my-status-bar-custom-top-bar-wallpapers-and-colorful-backgrounds-for-home-screen-and-lock-screen/id809299935/reviews.md

### 1/5 — waste of time.

*2021-09-07*

i tap on the app and all its says is "wait a moment we are downloading the "awesome stuff"of this app" this app is a complete waste of time. it takes hours to load.

### 1/5 — Horrible!!!!!!!!!!

*2021-08-08*

You have to buy almost everything in the app

### 1/5 — Don’t download

*2021-07-12*

It just keeps saying downloading “awesome stuff”. This app is anything but awesome.

### 1/5 — Don’t work

*2021-06-08*

It doesn’t even load it just says awesome stuff is loading or sum like that

### 1/5 — DON’T DOWNLOAD 😡😡😡😡

*2021-06-07, version 2.2*

I was looking around the App Store when I came across this app. It looked interesting and cool... so I downloaded it said waiting I sat there  for over an hour and a half waiting in the end it kicked me out and every time I would try to get back in it would keep king me out.it let me in again and sat there for around 20-30 minutes waiting. It kicked me out and shut off my iPhone. Logged back in and decided to look and the ratings and saw how many bad reviews there was. So if u want to waste your time like I did don’t download please trust me.

### 1/5 — Its not louding i  watched it say

*2021-04-20*

Wait a momment louding all the awedome stuff on this app😒

### 1/5 — App

*2021-03-14*

Terrible

### 1/5 — Not as good

*2021-03-11, version 2.2*

It wasnt good at all i think it would be good if it loaded....

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2021-03-09, version 2.2*

I do not like it. It takes forever to download and you cannot see what to do. Yes it is just a scam I do not recommend it🤮

### 1/5 — Horrible.

*2021-03-07, version 2.2*

Won’t let me even load in. Does not recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Pimp My Status Bar

### What does this app do?

This application allows you to customize the appearance of your device's status bar by adding stylish, personalized designs and colorful backgrounds to your wallpapers. It enhances the visual appeal of your home and lock screens by creating artistic "colored" sections behind the translucent status bar area.

### How do I use the app to customize my status bar?

First, select a wallpaper from the app's categories, your photo library, or by taking a picture. Then, choose a status bar design from the available categories or pick a custom color. After pimping, save the image to your library and set it as your wallpaper through your device's settings.

### Does this app change the functionality of my status bar?

No, this application does not alter any functional aspects of your device's status bar. It works by overlaying a custom-designed status bar onto your chosen wallpaper, which then appears behind the device's native translucent status bar area.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The application is compatible with all devices that support iOS 7 and iOS 8. It is designed to work across various devices running these specific iOS versions.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a wide range of customization options. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content for users who wish to enhance their experience further.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2016-08-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2016-08-14

- fixed a crash

### 2.0 — 2016-08-10

- Totally new version of Pimp My Status Bar
- New UI and Friendly User Experience
- All Image downloading and errors are fixed
- New Resources for all items
- Few minor bug fixes

For all its very important to update the app to get the best user experience. So please update and enjoy all new Pimp My Status Bar, with unlimited new resources

### 1.10 — 2016-01-22

- iPad Pro Support
- New designs
- Bug fixes

### 1.9 — 2015-12-12

1. Crash Problem in Background and Status Bar Button is solved
2. One new category named "Exclusive" is added
3. Bug Fixes

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