# Widgetal vs Wallpapers 17

The clearest difference is ads: Widgetal at none against Wallpapers 17's shown. Widgetal also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 0%) and ratings volume (591 vs 132). Wallpapers 17's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months and Wallpapers 17 sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 — 4.4 for Widgetal against 4.4 for Wallpapers 17. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 591 and 132 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Widgetal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wallpapers 17's.

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, Wallpapers 17 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetal | Wallpapers 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (591 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews) | **[4.4 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-dynamic-island/id1670327419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **591** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 356 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) | [鑫 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664077743) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932)

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

**Highlights:** iOS 26 Exclusive Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Dynamic Island & Live Activities, iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Customizable App Icons

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter member | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Year VIP (3 day free） | $6.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Welcome | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Year member | $19.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| permanent member | $12.99 | one-time |


### Wallpapers 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-dynamic-island/id1670327419)

Personalize your lock screen with unique wallpapers and exclusive "bangs" designs. Choose from various templates and built-in high-definition options, or use your own photos. The app offers a free trial with an auto-renewing subscription.

**Highlights:** Personalized lock screen wallpapers, Exclusive "bangs" designs, Multiple style combinations, Over 20 ear styles, Built-in ultra high-definition wallpapers, Selectable from gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpapers 17:Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetal free?

Widgetal 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, Widgetal or Wallpapers 17?

Wallpapers 17 is rated higher. Widgetal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 591 ratings, while Wallpapers 17 averages 4.4 from 132 ratings.

### Do Widgetal or Wallpapers 17 have ads?

Wallpapers 17 shows ads; Widgetal does not.

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

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wallpapers 17 every 3 days. Most recently, Widgetal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wallpapers 17 on October 25, 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.*