# Wallpapers 17 vs Locky

Wallpapers 17 and Locky both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Locky's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wallpapers 17's. Locky also leads on ratings volume (497 vs 100). Wallpapers 17's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpapers 17 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Locky sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Wallpapers 17 against 4.5 for Locky. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 497 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Wallpapers 17's written reviews are positive against 55% of Locky's.

Wallpapers 17 ships an update every 3 days, Locky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers 17 | Locky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-dynamic-island/id1670327419/reviews)** | [4.5 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鑫 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664077743) | [RAMAN LAPATKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648910042) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Locky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170)

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with stunning depth effect wallpapers and customizable clock styles. Automatically update your background daily or hourly to keep your device looking fresh and unique. Easy to use for all iOS users.

**Highlights:** Depth effect wallpapers, Customizable clock styles, Personal message addition, Automatic wallpaper changes, Live wallpapers added weekly, Dynamic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers 17 free?

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

### Is Locky free?

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

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

Wallpapers 17 is rated higher. Wallpapers 17 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Locky averages 4.5 from 497 ratings.

### Do Wallpapers 17 or Locky have ads?

Both Wallpapers 17 and Locky show ads.

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

Wallpapers 17 ships an update every 3 days, and Locky every 2 months. Most recently, Wallpapers 17 was updated on September 9, 2026 and Locky 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.*