MKBHD is committed to fixing his wallpaper app, but not its $50 price tag
In this day and age, finding a free wallpaper for your Android phone has become exceptionally easy. Besides us supplying you with a fresh batch every Wednesday, numerous apps, websites, and AI image generators offer infinite libraries you can pick from at no charge. Nevertheless, YouTuber MKBHD (Marques Brownlee) has launched a controversial wallpaper app that costs $50 per year. Following user complaints about the app’s performance, pricing, and permissions, the YouTuber has promised to enhance the application — while maintaining the same price tag.
Earlier this week, MKBHD launched Panels — a wallpaper app for iOS and Android devices. While the app is free to download, unlocking its HD content requires a $12/month or $50/year subscription. Alternatively, users can watch two ads in a row to unlock a certain wallpaper in SD resolution.
Beyond its arguably overpriced plan, users on the web have complained about the app’s permissions and excessive ads. According to the Apple App Store listing, Panels may use its users’ location and other identifiers to track them. If permitted, the application can also track users’ activity across other apps and websites.
