# Widget skins 17 vs Wallpapers・Live Background HD

The clearest difference is rating: Wallpapers・Live Background HD at 4.6 against Widget skins 17's 3.4. Wallpapers・Live Background HD also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 66) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget skins 17 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wallpapers・Live Background HD sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallpapers・Live Background HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers・Live Background HD has 1.4K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Widget skins 17's written reviews are positive against 86% of Wallpapers・Live Background HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widget skins 17 ships an update every 2 months, Wallpapers・Live Background HD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget skins 17 | Wallpapers・Live Background HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-skins-17/id434066260/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaperslive-background-hd/id1582869356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Nikolai Chepizhenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531318773) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget skins 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-skins-17/id434066260)

Personalize your iPhone's Lock Screen and StandBy mode with unique widget designs. Choose from a variety of stylish options to make your device stand out and impress your friends with a custom look.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen widget customization, StandBy mode widget customization, Stylish widget designs, Multiple screen choices, Personalize iPhone display

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Application Mark | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works on iPhone 7
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Awesome wallpapers
- 👍 Good selection of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires payment to remove watermark
- 🔒 Many good wallpapers are paid
- 🐛 Doesn't work on older devices
- 🐛 Doesn't save wallpapers properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Wallpapers don't save properly
- Incompatible with iPhone 6 and below

**Requested features**

- More variety in wallpapers
- Ability to create custom wallpapers
- Support for older devices
- More free wallpaper options


### Wallpapers・Live Background HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaperslive-background-hd/id1582869356)

Discover a vast library of exclusive, manually curated wallpapers to personalize your phone. Enhance your images with professional filters and find exactly what you need with an AI-powered search across over 40 categories.

**Highlights:** Large library of curated photos, Professional photo filters, Over 40 categories, AI-powered search, Dynamic screen saver

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week without limits | $1.89 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.79 | per 7 days |
| Week without limits | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month without limits | $5.99 | per month |
| Month without limits | $5.99 | per month |
| Year discount for new users | $8.99 | per year |
| Year without limits | $19.99 | per year |
| Year without limits | $19.99 | per year |
| 30 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Покупка навсегда | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great wallpaper selection
- 🔒 Minimal ads
- 💎 High-quality images
- 🎨 Beautiful wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific wallpapers
- 💤 Lack of live wallpaper options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add live wallpaper support
- Improve search functionality
- Offer more free wallpaper options
- Introduce a one-time purchase model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget skins 17 free?

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

### Is Wallpapers・Live Background HD free?

Wallpapers・Live Background HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget skins 17 or Wallpapers・Live Background HD?

Wallpapers・Live Background HD is rated higher. Widget skins 17 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Wallpapers・Live Background HD averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Widget skins 17 or Wallpapers・Live Background HD have ads?

Both Widget skins 17 and Wallpapers・Live Background HD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget skins 17 or Wallpapers・Live Background HD?

Widget skins 17 ships an update every 2 months, and Wallpapers・Live Background HD every 6 weeks. Most recently, Widget skins 17 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wallpapers・Live Background HD on November 3, 2026.

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