# Wallpapers 16 vs Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen

The clearest difference is rating: Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen at 4.4 against Wallpapers 16's 3.0. Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). Wallpapers 16's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallpapers 16 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wallpapers 16 ships an update every 2 weeks, Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallpapers 16 | Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-16-depth-effect/id6444822956/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-26-and-lock-screen/id6449403520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宇均 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685104590) | [Mehmet Ali Demir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631537417) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallpapers 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-16-depth-effect/id6444822956)

This app offers a unique lock screen experience with a depth effect, layering the clock below your wallpaper. Discover trendy designs and access a library of exquisite resources to personalize your device's display.

**Highlights:** Lock screen depth effect, Layered wallpaper experience, Clock below image, Full screen preview, Interactive swipe and vibration, Built-in wallpaper resources, Detailed setup guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Wallpapers | $4.49 | per 7 days |


### Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-26-and-lock-screen/id6449403520)

Transform your iPhone lock screen with dynamic 3D-style wallpapers that interact with the clock. Explore a vast collection of curated images across numerous categories to personalize your device and express your mood daily.

**Highlights:** Depth effect wallpapers with 3D style, Live wallpapers that move, Multiple categories for all moods, New wallpapers added often, Save favorite wallpapers, Set wallpapers with one tap

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Per Month | $3.99 | per month |
| year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallpapers 16 free?

Wallpapers 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen free?

Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wallpapers 16 or Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen?

Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen is rated higher. Wallpapers 16 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Wallpapers 16 or Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen have ads?

Wallpapers 16 shows ads; Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wallpapers 16 or Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen?

Wallpapers 16 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen every 2 months. Most recently, Wallpapers 16 was updated on September 16, 2026 and Wallpapers 26 & Lock Screen on September 26, 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.*