# Icon Changer vs Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen

The clearest difference is monetization model: Icon Changer at free with in-app purchases against Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen's subscription. Icon Changer also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 531) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Changer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Changer has 7.6K ratings behind it against 531, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Icon Changer's written reviews are positive against 41% of Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Icon Changer ships an update every 10 days, Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer | Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-widgets-themes/id1544081184/reviews) | **[4.6 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-27-lock-screen/id1669945202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 531 |
| Positive reviews | **45.0% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 290 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) | [静 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703487369) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-widgets-themes/id1544081184)

Personalize your phone's home screen with custom themes and icons. Create unique looks with a variety of color options and pre-made kits. Easily change app icons and set wallpapers to refresh your device's appearance.

**Highlights:** Extensive icon library for customization, Flat and gradient color options, Pre-made icon theme kits, Custom icon creation tool, Wallpaper setting, HealthKit integration for widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Icons, Thmes & Widget - Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great designs
- 👍 Free to use
- ✨ Aesthetic customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features are premium
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📦 Limited free icon options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Saved icons not showing up correctly
- Issues with Facetime and other app integrations

**Requested features**

- More free icon and widget options
- Ability to change icons for all apps
- Clearer instructions for installing icons


### Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-27-lock-screen/id1669945202)

Personalize your lock screen with unique, ultra-high resolution wallpapers. Create custom patterns with emojis and stickers, design notch-friendly backgrounds, and add depth effects to scenic images. Enjoy animated live wallpapers to make your device stand out.

**Highlights:** Custom pattern wallpapers, Notch wallpapers, Depth effect wallpapers, Live wallpapers, AI-cut out stickers, Customizable background colors

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hoa PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hoa PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Hoa PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Hoa Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great wallpaper app
- 👍 Diverse wallpapers
- 👍 DIY wallpaper creation
- 👍 Dynamic wallpapers are great
- 👍 Free HD wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most wallpapers are paid
- 💰 App costs money
- 💰 Need to pay for pro version
- 💰 Subscription costs money
- 💰 Fake trial, direct deduction

**Reported bugs**

- Dynamic Island missing
- Cannot figure out how to set wallpaper
- Live wallpapers not supported on all devices

**Requested features**

- More free wallpapers
- Free animated backgrounds
- Ability to use wallpaper on tablet
- Improve payment process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Is Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen free?

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Changer or Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen?

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen is rated higher. Icon Changer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen averages 4.6 from 531 ratings.

### Do Icon Changer or Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen have ads?

Neither Icon Changer nor Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Changer or Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen?

Icon Changer ships an update every 10 days, and Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen every 4 weeks. Most recently, Icon Changer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen on November 7, 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.*