# Widget Box Interactive Widgets vs StandBy

The clearest difference is rating: Widget Box Interactive Widgets at 4.6 against StandBy's 3.3. Widget Box Interactive Widgets also leads on ratings volume (46K vs 44). StandBy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Box Interactive Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StandBy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Box Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Box Interactive Widgets has 46K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 60% of StandBy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, StandBy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Box Interactive Widgets | StandBy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558/reviews)** | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 477 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Box Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Widgets, Themes & More | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great customization options
- 👍 Variety of widgets and themes
- 💡 Ability to create custom widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Widgets not working as expected
- 🔋 Drains battery life

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to use own photos/images
- Better widget stability and reliability


### StandBy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432)

Transform your iPhone into a smart bedside display while charging. View widgets like clocks, calendars, and photos in landscape mode. Customize themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Smart landscape display mode, Bedside clock functionality, Digital photo frame, Customizable widgets (clock, calendar, photo), Themed interfaces, Pro features with subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy+ | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| StandBy+ | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Box Interactive Widgets free?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StandBy free?

StandBy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Widget Box Interactive Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while StandBy averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy have ads?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets shows ads; StandBy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or StandBy?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and StandBy every 8 days. Most recently, Widget Box Interactive Widgets was updated on September 29, 2026 and StandBy on September 22, 2026.

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