# Wallpapers Central vs Wallpapers 17

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wallpapers Central at every 4 days against Wallpapers 17's every 2 months. Wallpapers Central also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 242). Wallpapers 17's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpapers Central sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months and Wallpapers 17 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wallpapers Central against 4.7 for Wallpapers 17. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers Central has 4.3K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.

Wallpapers Central ships an update every 4 days, Wallpapers 17 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers Central | Wallpapers 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-central/id1527983896/reviews) | **[4.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-lock-screen/id6470002011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSpazio S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/933212898) | [Vaghani Keyur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164464860) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallpapers Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-central/id1527983896)

Discover a vast collection of traditional, animated, and 3D wallpapers, along with ringtones. Personalize your device with unique designs, follow creators, and even upload your own art. Enjoy a layered effect on your lock screen and easily set new ringtones.

**Highlights:** Animated and 3D wallpapers, Depth Effect wallpapers, Ringtones with easy setup, Follow creators and personalized feed, Upload and share your own wallpapers, Curated wallpaper collections, Rewards section for prizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Best | $18.99 | per year |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 125 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1 Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 250 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 75 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 650 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5 Keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality wallpapers
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers
- 💎 Excellent app design
- 🎨 Beautiful live wallpapers
- 🤩 Great customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers not downloading properly
- Live wallpapers not working as expected
- Login and purchase issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Scrolling performance problems

**Requested features**

- More free live wallpapers
- Improved iPad support
- Ability to customize app icon
- Dark mode option
- Better widget integration


### Wallpapers 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-lock-screen/id6470002011)

Refresh your iPhone's appearance daily with a vast collection of high-quality HD and 4K backgrounds. Easily customize your Home and Lock Screens with themes designed for iOS 17, matching your mood and style. Discover new designs with daily updates and apply them with a single tap.

**Highlights:** HD and 4K wallpaper library, iOS 17 Lock Screen sets, Categorized themes, Daily wallpaper updates, Easy preview and apply, Exclusive premium collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Wallpaper | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Wallpaper | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers Central free?

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

### Is Wallpapers 17 free?

Wallpapers 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wallpapers Central or Wallpapers 17?

Wallpapers 17 is rated higher. Wallpapers Central averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Wallpapers 17 averages 4.7 from 242 ratings.

### Do Wallpapers Central or Wallpapers 17 have ads?

Both Wallpapers Central and Wallpapers 17 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wallpapers Central or Wallpapers 17?

Wallpapers Central ships an update every 4 days, and Wallpapers 17 every 2 months. Most recently, Wallpapers Central was updated on September 27, 2026 and Wallpapers 17 on September 26, 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.*