Best Home Screen Backgrounds Apps

225+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free home screen backgrounds apps? 20 of our 225+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Home Screen Backgrounds Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ThemeWall: Wallpapers & WidgetThemeWall: Wallpapers & WidgetFree4.6★ (23K)YesYesSep 2026
2HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.Free4.5★ (14K)YesYesSep 2026
3Wallpapers 4K: Backgrounds HDWallpapers 4K: Backgrounds HDFree4.7★ (117)NoYesSep 2026
4Wallpapers & Themes for MeWallpapers & Themes for MeFree4.7★ (75K)YesYesSep 2026
5Everpix - Live Wallpapers 4KEverpix - Live Wallpapers 4KFree4.6★ (33K)YesYesSep 2026
6Aesthetic Kit: Live WallpapersAesthetic Kit: Live WallpapersFree4.6★ (126K)YesYesSep 2026
7Cool Live Wallpapers Maker 4kCool Live Wallpapers Maker 4kFree4.4★ (186K)YesYesSep 2026
8HD Halloween Wallpapers & Backgrounds FreeHD Halloween Wallpapers & Backgrounds FreeFree4.7★ (2.8K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Home Screen Backgrounds

ThemeWall: Wallpapers & Widget#1
4.6😞(23K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great selection of wallpapers
  • 🎨 Beautiful and high-quality images
  • 💡 Variety of categories to choose from
  • 🤩 Amazing wallpapers

Room to Improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads that disrupt the experience
  • 🔒 Locked categories require 5-star rating to access
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🙄 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features
HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds.#2

HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds. by Europosit

Get Cute Home Screen Images
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.5😞(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your device's appearance with a vast collection of exclusive HD themes and wallpapers. Create a harmonious look for your Home and Lock Screens with stylish options and personalize your device further with frames and stickers. Share your favorite designs with friends.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Better than most
  • 👍 Something good here for everyone
  • 🌟 Awesome wallpapers!!
  • 👍 Good quality images
  • 🌟 Coolest thing about this app

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤖 Forced to pay/subscribe
  • 🤖 Misleading advertising
  • 🤖 Aggressive monetization
  • 🤖 Ads every few seconds
  • 🐛 Glitchy interface
  • 🤖 Deceptive free trial

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FAQ about Home Screen Backgrounds

What are the best home screen backgrounds apps for iPhone?
ThemeWall: Wallpapers & Widget tops our home screen backgrounds apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 23K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top home screen backgrounds apps we rank are free to download, including ThemeWall: Wallpapers & Widget and HD Wallpapers and Backgrounds..
ThemeWall: Wallpapers & Widget shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 225+ home screen backgrounds apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to transform your phone's appearance with a wide variety of live wallpapers and dynamic themes. You can choose from categories like nature, art, and anime to beautify your Lock Screen and make your device a source of self-expression and inspiration.
Setting a live wallpaper is a simple three-step process. First, choose your desired live wallpaper and save it. Then, set the saved live background as your Lock Screen wallpaper. Finally, press your Lock Screen to see the animation come to life.