Type your words. Choose a colour. Pick a font and effect. Watch them ignite. Fully on-device neon, backlit and animated Live Photo wallpapers โ rebuilt for 2026.
Classic neon glow, backlit signs, and more. Rendered entirely on your device โ instantly, with no server round-trip.
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Live Photo Animation
Press and hold your wallpaper to bring it to life. Animated neon Live Photos that flicker, pulse, and glow.
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Randomise Everything
Hit the slot machine to randomise colour, font, backdrop and effect โ or HOLD any combination to keep your favourites locked.
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85 Million Wallpapers
Originally launched in 2009 โ one of the earliest wallpaper apps on the App Store. Now completely rebuilt for modern iOS.
Step 01
Type Your Text
Tap the text field and type whatever you want displayed. Use the โ button to clear and start again.
Step 02
Pick a Colour
Swipe the Colour picker to choose your neon hue. Swipe Backdrop to set the background. Or hit Randomise.
Step 03
Choose Your Font
Swipe the Font picker to browse the built-in typefaces. Each gives your neon sign a completely different personality.
Step 04
Select an Effect
Swipe the Effect picker to choose from Neon, Backlit, and more. Preview live before saving.
Step 05
Hold to Lock
Tap the HOLD button under any picker to lock it during randomisation. Keep your colour, explore every font.
Step 06
Save & Set
Tap Save to export as a still image, or Save Live Photo for the animated version. Set via iOS Settings โ Wallpaper.
Does the app need an internet connection? +
No โ all rendering is done entirely on-device. No Wi-Fi or mobile data required.
How do Live Photo wallpapers work? +
Save a Live Photo wallpaper, set it in iOS, then press and hold the Lock Screen to activate the animation. Requires iOS Live Photo wallpaper support (iPhone 6s and later).
What is the HOLD button? +
Each picker (Backdrop, Colour, Font, Effect) has a HOLD toggle. When active, that picker won't change when you randomise โ handy if you've found a colour you love.
I saved my wallpaper but can't find it in Photos. +
Check that the app has Photos permission: iOS Settings โ Privacy & Security โ Photos โ Neon Wallpaper Creator โ "Add Photos Only" or "Full Access".
Is the app free? +
Yes, the core app is free to download on the App Store.
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Email Support
Direct line to the developer. Usually replied to within 1โ2 business days.