# Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen vs Wallpapers OS 17

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wallpapers OS 17 at free with in-app purchases against Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen's subscription. Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (41% vs 26%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Wallpapers OS 17 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen against 4.5 for Wallpapers OS 17. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 454 and 452 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen's written reviews are positive against 26% of Wallpapers OS 17's.

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen ships an update every 4 weeks, Wallpapers OS 17 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen | Wallpapers OS 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-wallpapers-27-lock-screen/id1669945202/reviews)** | [4.5 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-os-17-dynamic/id6444822284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **454** | 452 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [静 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703487369) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Wallpapers OS 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-os-17-dynamic/id6444822284)

Discover a vast collection of dynamic and dual wallpapers optimized for the latest OS. Personalize your lock and home screens with unique designs, including features for the Dynamic Island. Enjoy high-resolution, vivid imagery that makes your device stand out.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island customization, Dual home/lock screen wallpapers, Depth and Shuffle modes, Wallpapers for Focus modes, Growing collection with new categories, Easy lock screen preview, High-resolution vivid wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpapers OS 17 One Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Wallpapers OS 16 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Wallpapers OS 17 Three Month | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Wallpapers OS 16 6 Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Wallpapers OS 16 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Wallpapers OS 16 Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen free?

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

### Is Wallpapers OS 17 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen or Wallpapers OS 17?

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen is rated higher. Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Wallpapers OS 17 averages 4.5 from 452 ratings.

### Do Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen or Wallpapers OS 17 have ads?

Wallpapers OS 17 shows ads; Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen or Wallpapers OS 17?

Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wallpapers OS 17 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Live Wallpapers 27 Lock Screen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wallpapers OS 17 on September 21, 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.*