# Live Screen 26 vs Wallpapers 17

Live Screen 26 and Wallpapers 17 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Wallpapers 17's written reviews are positive against 33% of Live Screen 26's. Wallpapers 17 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Live Screen 26's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 242) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Screen 26 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Wallpapers 17 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Screen 26 against 4.7 for Wallpapers 17. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Screen 26 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Live Screen 26's written reviews are positive against 54% of Wallpapers 17's.

Live Screen 26 ships an update every 5 weeks, Wallpapers 17 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Screen 26 | Wallpapers 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-screen-26/id6461419270/reviews) | **[4.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-lock-screen/id6470002011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 415 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) | [Vaghani Keyur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164464860) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Screen 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-screen-26/id6461419270)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your device with a vast collection of wallpapers, including dynamic live options. Create custom live wallpapers from your own videos or photos to personalize your screen. New designs are added regularly, offering a fresh look for your phone, tablet, or watch.

**Highlights:** Extensive wallpaper collection, Create live wallpapers from videos, Set live photos as wallpapers, Regularly updated content, Customizable themes, Ad-free premium option

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpapers 17 One Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Wallpapers 17 Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Okay app
- 👍 Fun app
- 🤩 The best

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Lack of variety
- 💰 Expensive
- 🚫 Not updated
- 🚫 No preview of premium content

**Reported bugs**

- Nothing loads except payment and settings
- Live wallpapers don't work on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Make it free
- Longer live wallpaper duration


### Wallpapers 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-lock-screen/id6470002011)

Refresh your iPhone's appearance daily with a vast collection of high-quality HD and 4K backgrounds. Easily customize your Home and Lock Screens with themes designed for iOS 17, matching your mood and style. Discover new designs with daily updates and apply them with a single tap.

**Highlights:** HD and 4K wallpaper library, iOS 17 Lock Screen sets, Categorized themes, Daily wallpaper updates, Easy preview and apply, Exclusive premium collections

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Wallpaper | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Wallpaper | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Screen 26 free?

Live Screen 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wallpapers 17 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Screen 26 or Wallpapers 17?

Wallpapers 17 is rated higher. Live Screen 26 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Wallpapers 17 averages 4.7 from 242 ratings.

### Do Live Screen 26 or Wallpapers 17 have ads?

Both Live Screen 26 and Wallpapers 17 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Screen 26 or Wallpapers 17?

Live Screen 26 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wallpapers 17 every 2 months. Most recently, Live Screen 26 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wallpapers 17 on September 22, 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.*