Best Background Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our background list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Background Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Wallcraft – Wallpapers, liveWallcraft – Wallpapers, liveFree4.6★ (165K)YesYesNov 2026
2ThemePack: Widgets & WallpaperThemePack: Widgets & WallpaperFree4.7★ (490K)YesYesNov 2026
3Themify - Widget & Icon ThemesThemify - Widget & Icon ThemesFree4.6★ (347K)NoYesNov 2026
4Dope Wallpapers For iPhone 4KDope Wallpapers For iPhone 4KFree4.6★ (61K)YesYesNov 2026
5Aesthetic: App icons & WidgetsAesthetic: App icons & WidgetsFree4.5★ (46K)YesYesNov 2026
6Wallpapers for iPhone - themesWallpapers for iPhone - themesFree4.6★ (22K)YesYesNov 2026
7WallPics - Live Wallpapers 4KWallPics - Live Wallpapers 4KFree4.7★ (56K)YesYesNov 2026
8Facemoji AI Emoji KeyboardFacemoji AI Emoji KeyboardFree4.7★ (532K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Background

Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live#1

Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live by VOLKRAFT

Wallpaper HD 4K Background
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😊(165K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#33in Graphics & Design
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Discover a vast collection of high-quality HD and 4K wallpapers, including exclusive live and video options. Wallpapers are meticulously cropped for various iPhone models, with new designs added hourly. Unlock premium content and an ad-free experience with a PRO subscription.

What We Love

  • 🌟 High-quality wallpapers
  • 👍 Diverse selection of wallpapers
  • 💎 Affordable subscription option
  • 🎨 Creative and aesthetically pleasing designs
  • 🤩 Amazing app overall

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • ⏱️ Excessive ad viewing required to access wallpapers
  • 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
  • 🤔 Inconsistent wallpaper sizing and orientation
ThemePack: Widgets & Wallpaper#2

ThemePack: Widgets & Wallpaper by ThemePack.Inc

Aesthetic Phone Screen Themes
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😐(490K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Graphics & Design
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Personalize your phone and tablet with aesthetic app icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Create coordinated themes across multiple devices for a fresh, consistent look. Optimized for the latest OS, it offers endless ways to express your style.

What We Love

  • ✨ Cute and aesthetic themes
  • 🎨 Wide variety of wallpapers, icons, and widgets
  • 💎 Ability to earn free gems by watching ads
  • 🤖 AI-generated content options

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads required to access content
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing installation process for icons and widgets
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with some features
Themify - Widget & Icon Themes#3

Themify - Widget & Icon Themes by AIBY

Aesthetic Custom Home Screen
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😐(347K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#6in Graphics & Design
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Personalize your iPhone with aesthetic themes, custom icon packs, widgets, and wallpapers. Create unique Home and Lock Screens with ready-made iOS themes or build your own. Sync health data for functional widgets.

What We Love

  • 🌺 Aesthetically pleasing themes and designs
  • 🔍 Wide variety of free options
  • 🎨 Ability to customize home screen and icons
  • 💻 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features and content locked behind paywall
  • 🔗 App icons open through Safari, causing delays and issues
  • 🚫 Inability to fully customize icons for all apps
  • 🔔 Lack of notification badges on custom icons
  • ⏱️ Lengthy process to set up individual icons

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FAQ about Background

What are the best background apps for iPhone?
Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live tops our background apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 165K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top background apps we rank are free to download, including Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live and ThemePack: Widgets & Wallpaper.
Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ background apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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