Comparison

StandBy 27 vs Wallpapers 17

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StandBy 27

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
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Transform your home screen and StandBy Mode with StandBy 27! Offering a variety of custom widgets and features, this app brings out the widgetable potential in your device. Key Features: *** - Widget for Home Screen and StandBy Mode: Access and choose from a huge variety of cool-looking widgets to make it truly yours. *** - Shortcut Widget: Get quick access to your favorite apps easily. Our shortcut widget & icon changer make it simpler than ever. Swipe to choose from different templates and design your own home screen and StandBy Mode shortcuts. *** - GIF Selector: Dive into the world of animations with our GIF feature. Browse and choose from our curated collection of GIFs to find the perfect one for your needs. *** - Photo Widget: Personalize your display with a photo widget slideshow. Choose cool photos from your gallery or create a personalized photo album. Whether it's cool HD wallpapers or your personal pictures, customize as you like. *** - Quotes Widget: Get your daily dose of motivation with our quotes widget. Choose from a range of categories, from inspirational quotes to positive quotes, and set your desired refresh timer. Every day can start with a new motivational quote on your home screen and StandBy mode. *** - Simple Installation: Dive into our easy-to-follow guides. Whether it's adding widgets to your home screen, customizing your StandBy Mode, or exploring wallpapers, we've got step-by-step instructions to guide you. *** - Wallpaper Collections for StandBy Mode: From beautiful wallpapers to cool ones, our vast collection will surprise you. Explorer, pick, and set! With StandBy 27, customization is at your fingertips. Don't just lock and unlock - improve, personalize, and enjoy! Upgrade to Premium to unlock all widgets, get regular wallpaper collection updates, and enjoy an ad-free experience! Purchase: Weekly : $2.99 Lifetime: $19.99 *For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. Payment will be charged to the credit card linked to your iTunes account upon confirming the initial purchase. Privacy policy: https://aiapps.com.co/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://aiapps.com.co/terms/ Contact: support@aiapps.com.co

About

Wallpapers 17

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
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Give your iPhone a new look every day. Wallpapers 17 brings a collection of high quality backgrounds designed for iOS 17 and the latest Lock Screen styles. Customize your Home and Lock Screen with themes that match your mood, style, or setup. What you get: - A large library of HD and 4K wallpapers - Lock Screen sets built for iOS 17 - Categories for minimal, aesthetic, abstract, nature, neon, cities, quotes, and more - Daily updates so you always have something new - Easy preview to see how each wallpaper looks on your screen - One tap to save or apply Why people love it: Wallpapers 17 keeps your device looking sharp and personal. Whether you want something calming or bold, you’ll find a design that fits your style. Premium features: - Exclusive collections - No Ads - Unlimited saves Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://chief-cheque-627.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-23e6adfdb3748140a9e5f78e9ce25995 Terms of Use: https://chief-cheque-627.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-23e6adfdb3748151be23f39dcfb13f59

Screenshots

StandBy 273 screens
Wallpapers 174 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wallpapers 17 at 50% against StandBy 27's 33%. Wallpapers 17 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). StandBy 27's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StandBy 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wallpapers 17 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 242 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of StandBy 27's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wallpapers 17's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StandBy 27 ships an update every 4 weeks, Wallpapers 17 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StandBy 27 versus Wallpapers 17: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandBy 27Wallpapers 17
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (96 ratings)4.7 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAI APPS SRLVaghani Keyur

Customer experience

StandBy 27

All ratings96 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Wallpapers 17

All ratings242 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StandBy 27

Subscriptions1
  • StandBy 17 One Week Premium7 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • StandBy 17 Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Wallpapers 17

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Wallpaper$4.997 Days
  • Premium Wallpaper$9.991 Month

Questions

Is StandBy 27 free?
StandBy 27 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, StandBy 27 or Wallpapers 17?
Wallpapers 17 is rated higher. StandBy 27 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Wallpapers 17 averages 4.7 from 242 ratings.
Do StandBy 27 or Wallpapers 17 have ads?
Both StandBy 27 and Wallpapers 17 show ads.
Which is updated more often, StandBy 27 or Wallpapers 17?
StandBy 27 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wallpapers 17 every 2 months. Most recently, StandBy 27 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wallpapers 17 on October 18, 2026.

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