What to look for in an Android wallpaper app
- Resolution: flagship Android phones are 1440 pixels wide or more, so look for 4K or 8K images.
- Portrait images: wallpapers made for phones fill the screen without awkward cropping.
- Curation: a smaller, well-chosen library beats millions of low-quality uploads.
- Easy setup: the best apps set the wallpaper for you, on the Home screen, Lock screen, or both.
1. ON Lock Screen — best for 8K wallpapers
ON Lock Screen focuses on quality: thousands of wallpapers in 4K and 8K, organized into dozens of categories from aesthetic and anime to nature and dark mode, plus curated wallpaper packs.
- Best for: sharp wallpapers on high-resolution Galaxy Ultra, Pixel Pro, and foldable screens.
- Also on: iPhone, so you can use the same wallpapers across devices.
2. Backdrops — best for original designs
Backdrops offers wallpapers made by its own team and community of artists, with daily additions and themed collections. Great if you want something you won’t see on everyone else’s phone.
3. Walli — best for supporting artists
Walli is an artist-driven app with illustrated, abstract, and colorful designs. Artists share in the revenue, so it’s a good pick if you want to support creators.
4. Zedge — best for variety
Zedge has one of the biggest libraries of wallpapers, live wallpapers, ringtones, and notification sounds. Quality varies because much of it is user-uploaded, so check the resolution before you set anything.
5. Muzei — best automatic wallpaper changer
Muzei refreshes your wallpaper on a schedule with famous artworks or images from your own folders, and gently blurs it so your icons stay readable. Pair it with a folder of your favorite downloads for a rotation you curate yourself — see how to auto-change your wallpaper.
6. Live Wallpapers Now — best for animated wallpapers
Live Wallpapers Now offers motion backgrounds by category. Animated wallpapers use a bit more battery than still images — our live wallpaper guide has tips.
Don’t forget the built-in apps
Pixel phones include Google’s wallpaper collections, some with a daily refresh, and Samsung phones include collections plus Dynamic Lock Screen. They’re a fine starting point, but the selection is small compared to a dedicated app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best wallpaper app for Android?
It depends on what you want. ON Lock Screen is our pick for high-resolution 4K and 8K wallpapers, Backdrops and Walli for artist-made designs, Muzei for automatic changes, and Zedge for a huge library including ringtones.
Which Android wallpaper app has 8K wallpapers?
ON Lock Screen offers 8K and 4K wallpapers in its Android app, so images stay sharp on 1440p displays like the Galaxy Ultra and Pixel Pro XL.
Are wallpaper apps safe to use?
Stick to well-known apps from Google Play, check the reviews, and be careful with apps that ask for permissions unrelated to wallpapers, such as your contacts or location.
Do I need an app to change my wallpaper on Android?
No — you can set any image from your phone’s wallpaper menu. Apps make it easier to find high-quality images that fit your screen, and some change your wallpaper automatically.