# MyScreen vs PenList

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyScreen at 57% against PenList's 0%. MyScreen also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (4.5 vs 1.0). PenList's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

MyScreen is free to download; PenList costs $7.99 up front. MyScreen sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PenList asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyScreen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScreen has 312K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MyScreen's written reviews are positive against 0% of PenList's.

MyScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, PenList every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScreen | PenList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (312K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscreen-live-wallpapers/id1039845801/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penlist/id1510265399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **312K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Live Wallpapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481846084) | [Garry Eves](https://appshunter.io/developer/994040585) |

## What reviewers say

### MyScreen

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #170 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Wallpaper for iPhone | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| 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


### PenList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penlist/id1510265399)

Organize and manage your fountain pen, ink, and notebook collection. Easily track what's inked and in use, and quickly find specific items. Sync your collection across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

**Highlights:** Track pens and inks, Manage notebook collection, See items currently in use, Search and filter collection, Sync across devices

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScreen free?

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

### Is PenList free?

PenList costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyScreen or PenList?

MyScreen is rated higher. MyScreen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 312K ratings, while PenList averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyScreen or PenList have ads?

MyScreen shows ads; PenList does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyScreen or PenList?

MyScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and PenList every 2 months. Most recently, MyScreen was updated on October 29, 2026 and PenList on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*