# MyScreen vs Monogram It

The clearest difference is rating: MyScreen at 4.5 against Monogram It's 4.0. MyScreen also leads on ratings volume (310K vs 3.3K) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). Monogram It's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyScreen sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Monogram It sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScreen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScreen has 310K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of MyScreen's written reviews are positive against 53% of Monogram It's.

MyScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, Monogram It monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScreen | Monogram It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (310K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscreen-live-wallpapers/id1039845801/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-it/id1244416260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **310K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **56.2% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Live Wallpapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481846084) | [Gaurav Vashishtha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530898237) |

## What reviewers say

### MyScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscreen-live-wallpapers/id1039845801)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #205 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Personalize your device with a vast array of live wallpapers, themes, icons, and widgets. Create a unique Home and Lock Screen experience that reflects your personality. Features AI generation for wallpapers and avatars, plus dynamic StandBy screens.

**Highlights:** Live wallpapers, Customizable themes, AI wallpaper generator, Widgets for Home & Lock Screens, Charging animations, Icon packs, Watch faces

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpaper for iPhone | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpaper for iPhone | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $19.99 | per year |
| Wallpapers & Themes for iPhone | $34.99 | per year |
| Live Wallpaper 4K for iPhone | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Content | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of wallpapers
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Ability to create custom wallpapers
- 🎨 Wide variety of themes and styles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Live wallpapers don't work properly
- 💰 Premium features are too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not saving to camera roll
- App crashes when trying to set certain wallpapers
- Keyboard customization not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add a search function to find wallpapers easily
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Provide more free wallpaper options
- Allow users to save more than one wallpaper per day


### Monogram It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-it/id1244416260)

Create personalized wallpapers with custom monograms, initials, and names. Choose from a vast library of backgrounds, badges, fonts, and stickers to design unique lock screens for yourself or as gifts. Easily share your creations.

**Highlights:** Customizable monogram wallpapers, Extensive background library, Variety of badge designs, Monogram fonts and emoji stickers, Personalized lock screen designs, Easy sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monogram Monthly Subscriptions | $4.99 | per month |
| Monogram It: Create Wallpapers | $35.99 | per year |
| Buy Monogram Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Shapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove "Monogram" Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Backgrounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| Make Us Happy PRO | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy Us | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Allows creating wallpapers
- 🚀 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to unlock features
- 🐛 Limited options without subscription
- 🐛 App keeps crashing or not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription pop-up blocks access to app
- Inability to exit subscription pop-up
- Wallpapers not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save creations without subscription
- Improved user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScreen free?

MyScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monogram It free?

Monogram It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyScreen or Monogram It?

MyScreen is rated higher. MyScreen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 310K ratings, while Monogram It averages 4.0 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do MyScreen or Monogram It have ads?

MyScreen shows ads; Monogram It does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyScreen or Monogram It?

MyScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monogram It monthly. Most recently, MyScreen was updated on September 25, 2026 and Monogram It on September 16, 2026.

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