Comparison

Widget Box Interactive Widgets vs StandBy 27

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

This app offers interactive Halloween-themed widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts to customize your device. It features a unique StandBy mode widget for iOS 17, playable games directly on your home screen, and a dynamic search widget.

Highlights
  • Interactive Halloween widgets
  • iOS 17 StandBy Mode widget
  • Home screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Memory)
  • Customizable fonts
  • HD wallpapers and themes
  • Themed icons
  • Dynamic search widget
Features
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Widget Box proudly leads the way as the first app globally to introduce Interactive Widgets! And now in Halloween custom, blending seamlessly with the cutting-edge features of iOS 17! Dive into a world of enchantment with Widget Box, your ultimate destination for Halloween-themed interactive widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts—each meticulously designed to elevate your device's aesthetic. Spooktacular StandBy Mode for iOS 17: Embrace the bewitching vibes with our StandBy widget, uniquely tailored for iOS 17. Experience the magic as your device transforms into a Halloween spectacle in standby mode. Interactive Halloween Games: Engage in the Halloween-themed Tic Tac Toe game, as well as the classic memory game, ensuring endless entertainment right from your home screen. Fonts for Phones: Customize your texts with groovy font art, adding a touch of spookiness to your messages. Halloween HD Wallpapers and Themes: Transform your home screen into a Halloween masterpiece with our extensive collection of HD wallpapers and themes, ensuring a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for your device. Icons Bursting with Personality: Organize your phone with themed icons that inject flair and festivity into your device's layout. Dynamic Search Widget: Simplify your searches with our free Search widget, enhanced with the power of Microsoft Bing for a seamless search experience. Access Premium Features: While Widget Box provides a free experience, uncover an array of premium features through subscription. Dive into the captivating world of Widget Box with options for monthly, annual, or lifetime subscriptions. Check out our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: • Privacy Policy: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-policy • Terms of Service: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-terms • In-app purchase terms: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-IAP • Subscription terms: https://fire-arc.com/widgetbox-subscription Love using Widget Box? We'd be thrilled to hear your thoughts and feedback! Reach out to us at support@fire-arc.com. Thanks for being a part of our community!

About

StandBy 27

Personalize your device's home screen and StandBy Mode with a variety of custom widgets. Add shortcuts, display GIFs, create photo slideshows, and get daily motivational quotes. Easy installation guides are provided.

Highlights
  • Home Screen & StandBy Mode Widgets
  • Shortcut Widget & Icon Changer
  • GIF Selector
  • Photo Widget Slideshow
  • Quotes Widget
  • Wallpaper Collections
Features
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Transform your home screen and StandBy Mode with StandBy 27! Offering a variety of custom widgets and features, this app brings out the widgetable potential in your device. Key Features: *** - Widget for Home Screen and StandBy Mode: Access and choose from a huge variety of cool-looking widgets to make it truly yours. *** - Shortcut Widget: Get quick access to your favorite apps easily. Our shortcut widget & icon changer make it simpler than ever. Swipe to choose from different templates and design your own home screen and StandBy Mode shortcuts. *** - GIF Selector: Dive into the world of animations with our GIF feature. Browse and choose from our curated collection of GIFs to find the perfect one for your needs. *** - Photo Widget: Personalize your display with a photo widget slideshow. Choose cool photos from your gallery or create a personalized photo album. Whether it's cool HD wallpapers or your personal pictures, customize as you like. *** - Quotes Widget: Get your daily dose of motivation with our quotes widget. Choose from a range of categories, from inspirational quotes to positive quotes, and set your desired refresh timer. Every day can start with a new motivational quote on your home screen and StandBy mode. *** - Simple Installation: Dive into our easy-to-follow guides. Whether it's adding widgets to your home screen, customizing your StandBy Mode, or exploring wallpapers, we've got step-by-step instructions to guide you. *** - Wallpaper Collections for StandBy Mode: From beautiful wallpapers to cool ones, our vast collection will surprise you. Explorer, pick, and set! With StandBy 27, customization is at your fingertips. Don't just lock and unlock - improve, personalize, and enjoy! Upgrade to Premium to unlock all widgets, get regular wallpaper collection updates, and enjoy an ad-free experience! Purchase: Weekly : $2.99 Lifetime: $19.99 *For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. Payment will be charged to the credit card linked to your iTunes account upon confirming the initial purchase. Privacy policy: https://aiapps.com.co/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://aiapps.com.co/terms/ Contact: support@aiapps.com.co

Screenshots

Widget Box Interactive Widgets4 screens
StandBy 273 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Widget Box Interactive Widgets at 46K against StandBy 27's 96. Widget Box Interactive Widgets also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widget Box Interactive Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StandBy 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Widget Box Interactive Widgets against 4.5 for StandBy 27. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Box Interactive Widgets has 46K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 33% of StandBy 27's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, StandBy 27 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Widget Box Interactive Widgets versus StandBy 27: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget Box Interactive WidgetsStandBy 27
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46K ratings) — better4.5 (96 ratings)
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings46K — better96
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireArc Technologies Ltd.AI APPS SRL

Customer experience

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

All ratings45,922 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative53.4%

StandBy 27

All ratings96 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets disappearing or resetting
  • Keyboard issues and incompatibility
  • Charging widget not functioning properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free widget options
  • Ability to use own photos/images
  • Better widget stability and reliability

StandBy 27

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Widget Box Interactive Widgets

Subscriptions7
  • Premium access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Premium access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium access$9.991 Month
  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Widgets, Themes & More3 Days trial$24.993 Months
One-time3
  • Premium access$9.99
  • Premium access$19.99
  • Premium access$39.99
2 purchases

StandBy 27

Subscriptions1
  • StandBy 17 One Week Premium7 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • StandBy 17 Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Widget Box Interactive Widgets free?
Widget Box Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StandBy 27 free?
StandBy 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy 27?
Widget Box Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Widget Box Interactive Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while StandBy 27 averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.
Do Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy 27 have ads?
Both Widget Box Interactive Widgets and StandBy 27 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy 27?
Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and StandBy 27 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Widget Box Interactive Widgets was updated on October 17, 2026 and StandBy 27 on October 16, 2026.

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