# Widget Custom HomeScreen vs Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds

The clearest difference is rating: Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds at 5.0 against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 4.1. Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Widget Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Custom HomeScreen has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Custom HomeScreen | Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-backgrounds/id1625297407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [MELIORAPPS INTERACTIVE, SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579240957) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348)

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Transform your home screen with aesthetic wallpapers and unique styles. Integrates with the Health app for fitness tracking widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (small, medium, large), Icon packs for custom shortcuts, Themed colors, fonts, and styles, 500+ 4K & HD Live wallpapers, Health app integration for fitness widgets, Step-by-step guides for setup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget CustomHomeScreen:weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Custom HomeScreen: PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy any one theme or icon pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget App Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Aesthetic options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for most features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App icons not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Improved organization and search
- Halloween and Christmas themed widgets


### Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-backgrounds/id1625297407)

Customize your phone's home and lock screen with a vast collection of high-quality live images and wallpapers. Browse by category to find the perfect look for your device. New images are added regularly.

**Highlights:** Large collection of images, Categorized browsing, High-quality wallpapers, Live images, Preview before download, Regular new image additions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpaper Weekly Premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Wallpaper Monthly Premium | $7.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds free?

Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget Custom HomeScreen or Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds?

Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds is rated higher. Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Widget Custom HomeScreen or Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds have ads?

Both Widget Custom HomeScreen and Live Wallpapers ๏ Backgrounds show ads.

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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.*