# StandBy 27 vs Wallpapers 17

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy 27 | Wallpapers 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489/reviews) | **[4.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-17-lock-screen/id6470002011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **242** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **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

### 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 |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*