# Wallpapers OS 17 vs StandBy 27

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wallpapers OS 17 at 455 against StandBy 27's 96. Wallpapers OS 17 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpapers OS 17 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and StandBy 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 OS 17 against 4.5 for StandBy 27. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 455 and 96 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Wallpapers OS 17's written reviews are positive against 33% of StandBy 27's.

Wallpapers OS 17 ships an update every 6 weeks, StandBy 27 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers OS 17 | StandBy 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-os-17-dynamic/id6444822284/reviews) | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **455** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### StandBy 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489)

Personalize your device's home screen and StandBy Mode with a variety of custom widgets. Add shortcuts, display GIFs, create photo slideshows, and get daily motivational quotes. Easy installation guides are provided.

**Highlights:** Home Screen & StandBy Mode Widgets, Shortcut Widget & Icon Changer, GIF Selector, Photo Widget Slideshow, Quotes Widget, Wallpaper Collections

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy 17 One Week Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| StandBy 17 Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers OS 17 free?

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

### Is StandBy 27 free?

StandBy 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wallpapers OS 17 or StandBy 27?

StandBy 27 is rated higher. Wallpapers OS 17 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 455 ratings, while StandBy 27 averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.

### Do Wallpapers OS 17 or StandBy 27 have ads?

Both Wallpapers OS 17 and StandBy 27 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wallpapers OS 17 or StandBy 27?

Wallpapers OS 17 ships an update every 6 weeks, and StandBy 27 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wallpapers OS 17 was updated on October 20, 2026 and StandBy 27 on October 24, 2026.

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