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Best Free Background Wallpaper Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free background wallpaper list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Background Wallpaper Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Wallcraft – Wallpapers, liveWallcraft – Wallpapers, liveFree4.6★ (161K)YesYesAug 2026
2Backgrounds Wallpapers FreeBackgrounds Wallpapers FreeFree4.8★ (30)NoNoAug 2026
3ThemePack: Widgets & WallpaperThemePack: Widgets & WallpaperFree4.7★ (463K)YesYesAug 2026
4Wallpapers for iPhone & themesWallpapers for iPhone & themesFree4.6★ (8.8K)YesYesAug 2026
5Wallpapers for iPhone - themesWallpapers for iPhone - themesFree4.6★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026
6Everpix Wallpapers for iPhoneEverpix Wallpapers for iPhoneFree4.6★ (32K)YesYesAug 2026
7Aesthetic Kit: Live WallpapersAesthetic Kit: Live WallpapersFree4.6★ (127K)YesYesAug 2026
8Live Wallpapers for MeLive Wallpapers for MeFree4.5★ (118K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Background Wallpaper

Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live#1

Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live by VOLKRAFT

Wallpaper HD 4K Background
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😊(161K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover a vast collection of high-quality HD and 4K wallpapers specifically optimized for iPhone screens. Find exclusive live, double, and video wallpapers updated daily, with options for parallax effects and adaptive sizes for various iPhone models.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • ⏱️ Excessive ad viewing required to access wallpapers
  • 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
Backgrounds Wallpapers Free#2

Backgrounds Wallpapers Free by Stylem Media

100,000 Wallpapers Free
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8(30 ratings)
Free
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Discover over 10,000 free wallpapers to personalize your device. New backgrounds are added daily, offering a fresh look. Easily set your chosen image through your device's settings or photos app.

ThemePack: Widgets & Wallpaper#3

ThemePack: Widgets & Wallpaper by ThemePack.Inc

Aesthetic Phone Screen Themes
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😐(463K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in Graphics & Design
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Customize your phone's home and lock screens with aesthetic app icons, stylish widgets, and high-quality wallpapers. Easily change default app icons and discover a variety of wallpaper genres to express your personal style and make your device unique.

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

More Free Background Wallpaper apps to explore

4
Wallpapers for iPhone & themes
Wallpapers for iPhone & themes
Wallpapers for iPhone & themes
Wallpaper 4K, HD backgrounds
Free

Discover thousands of high-definition and 4K wallpapers and themes for your device. This app offers exclusive Full HD backgrounds, constantly updated content, and bright-colored variations to keep your screens on-trend. Personalize your lock and home screens with unique designs.

Thousands of HD & 4K wallpapersExclusive Full HD themesImitates new device screen shape
🌟 Lifestyle
(8.8K)
freemium
5
Wallpapers for iPhone - themes
Wallpapers for iPhone - themes
Wallpapers for iPhone - themes
Cool wallpaper 4K & Background
Free

Discover a vast collection of high-resolution wallpapers and themes to personalize your device. Explore diverse categories, preview looks, and enjoy daily updates. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Pixel-perfect 4K wallpapers12 diverse image categoriesStylish Home & Lock Screen themes
🌟 Lifestyle
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Everpix Wallpapers for iPhone
Everpix Wallpapers for iPhone
Everpix Wallpapers for iPhone
Wallpaper for iPad Lock Screen
Free

Discover exclusive, high-quality wallpapers for your device. Access thousands of free 4K and Retina wallpapers, with daily updates and categories for every mood. Premium options offer unlimited access and an ad-free experience.

Exclusive handpicked wallpapersThousands of free 4K/Retina qualityDaily updates
🎬 Entertainment
(32K)
freemium
7
Aesthetic Kit: Live Wallpapers
Aesthetic Kit: Live Wallpapers
Aesthetic Kit: Live Wallpapers
Widgets, Shortcuts, Fonts
Free

Personalize your device with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and widgets. Utilize AI to generate unique designs and create custom app icons and lock screens to reflect your personal style.

AI-generated wallpapersCustomizable app widgetsThousands of themes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Live Wallpapers for Me
Live Wallpapers for Me
Live Wallpapers for Me
Cool Moving 4K Backgrounds
Free

Animate your device's screen with a vast collection of dynamic wallpapers. Choose from stunning sceneries, cute animals, or abstract patterns. You can even create your own live wallpapers from videos.

Animated live wallpapers4K backgroundsVideo to live wallpaper converter
🎬 Entertainment
(118K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Wallpaper Maker- Icon Changer
Wallpaper Maker- Icon Changer
Wallpaper Maker- Icon Changer
Create Your Own App Background
Free

Easily create custom live wallpapers and personalize your device's background. Choose from over 1000 designs, add unique typography with creative fonts, and personalize monograms. Offers a free trial and subscription options.

Create custom live wallpapersPersonalize iPhone backgrounds1000+ backgrounds and themes
📷 Photo & Video
(20K)
subscription
10
Wallpapers & Themes for Me
Wallpapers & Themes for Me
Wallpapers & Themes for Me
Cool Backgrounds & HD Images
Free

Personalize your device with a vast collection of unique themes and high-resolution wallpapers. Explore diverse categories, preview designs, and enjoy daily content updates. Compatible with Apple Watch for a cohesive look.

Pixel-perfect wallpapers in retina and standard resolutions12 categories of imagesCool themes for Home & Lock Screen
🎬 Entertainment
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Wallpapers 4K & HD Background
Wallpapers 4K & HD Background
Wallpapers 4K & HD Background
Cool screensavers for phone
Free

Customize your device with a vast library of high-resolution wallpapers. Explore categorized collections, preview before saving, and personalize your home screen with unique icon frames. Find images to match any mood and enjoy regular updates.

Categorized wallpaper collectionsVast image libraryUser-friendly interface
🔧 Utilities
(1.5K)
subscription
12
Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k
Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k
Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4k
Hd Moving Home Lock Screens
Free

Transform your device's lock screen with a vast collection of high-quality live wallpapers and interactive backgrounds. Create custom animated wallpapers from your own videos and personalize your home screen with colorful widgets. Discover new content daily and express yourself with unique visuals.

Live Photo Maker for video wallpapersColor Search by camera captureCustomizable home screen widgets
🌟 Lifestyle
(186K)
freemium
13
ThemeWall: Wallpapers & Widget
ThemeWall: Wallpapers & Widget
ThemeWall: Wallpapers & Widget
Themes, 3D & Live Backgrounds
Free

Transform your phone's appearance with a vast collection of live wallpapers and dynamic themes. Explore categories like nature, art, and anime, and easily set them as your Lock Screen. New content is added weekly to keep your device fresh and inspiring.

Live Wallpaper makerHigh-quality animationsLarge category list
🎨 Graphics & Design
(23K)
subscription
14
Preppy Wallpaper Cute Girly 4K
Preppy Wallpaper Cute Girly 4K
Preppy Wallpaper Cute Girly 4K
Aesthetic Pink Backgrounds HD
Free

Discover a vast collection of cute, girly, and aesthetic wallpapers in high definition. Personalize your iPhone and iPad with stylish themes, including anime, VSCO-inspired, and character designs. Easily customize your lockscreen and homescreen with free, high-quality backgrounds.

Hundreds of wallpaper categoriesVSCO-style and anime themesCute character wallpapers
🌟 Lifestyle
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Dynamic wallpapers & themes
Dynamic wallpapers & themes
Dynamic wallpapers & themes
Live lock screen backgrounds
Free

Transform your iPhone's Lock Screen with hundreds of stunning live wallpapers. Explore a vast collection of animated backgrounds, from festive themes to serene landscapes, and easily set them to bring your device to life with a touch.

Hundreds of live wallpapersVariety of themes and moodsEasy to set lock screen backgrounds
🌟 Lifestyle
(27K)
ad-supported
16
Wallpix: Live Wallpaper Maker
Wallpix: Live Wallpaper Maker
Wallpix: Live Wallpaper Maker
Theme, Emoji & Couple Matching
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
17
Wallpaper & Live Wallpapers
Wallpaper & Live Wallpapers
Wallpaper & Live Wallpapers
Anime, 4K Themes, Top Widgets
Free

Discover thousands of unique and vibrant wallpapers for your iPhone and iPad. Easily preview and set backgrounds for both your home and lock screens from over 100 categories. Daily updates ensure fresh content.

Thousands of HD wallpapersDaily content updatesHome and lock screen options
📡 News
(10K)
freemium
18
Acgbg~Anime Bg Wallpaper
Acgbg~Anime Bg Wallpaper
Acgbg~Anime Bg Wallpaper
Top Anime Background Wallpaper
$0.29
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
19
Lagguy Wallpaper Background
Lagguy Wallpaper Background
Lagguy Wallpaper Background
Aesthetic 4K Wallpaper Screens
Free

Discover a vast collection of high-quality 4K and 6K wallpapers to personalize your iPhone's home and lock screens. Enjoy daily updates, exclusive collections, and unique depth effects for a dynamic visual experience.

Exclusive 4K & 6K HD wallpapersDaily wallpaper updatesPro & Wide Desktop collections
🎨 Graphics & Design
(14)
free with in-app purchases
20
Wallpaper - High Quality
Wallpaper - High Quality
Wallpaper - High Quality
simple and cool wallpaper
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)

FAQ about Free Background Wallpaper

What are the best free background wallpaper apps for iPhone?
Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live tops our free background wallpaper apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 161K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Wallcraft – Wallpapers, live shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 249+ free background wallpaper apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Wallcraft offers a wide range of high-quality wallpapers including live wallpapers, double wallpapers, video wallpapers, and standard HD and 4K images. They are specifically optimized for iPhone screens and many support parallax effects.
Yes, the app provides wallpapers that are manually cropped and selected to fit the screen resolution and parallax size of various iPhone models, from the latest iPhone 14 down to older models like the iPhone 4S.