# iTheme vs StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers

iTheme and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of iTheme's written reviews are positive against 55% of StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers's. iTheme also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (170 vs 21). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTheme sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iTheme against 4.5 for StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers has 170 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of iTheme's written reviews are positive against 55% of StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers's.

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTheme | StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews)** | [4.5 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets-17-wallpapers/id6443675374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) | [Skyrocket Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509447690) |

## What reviewers say

### iTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162)

Create custom desktop widgets for your device, including reminders, albums, clocks, and system information. Personalize your home screen with a rich variety of wallpapers and transparent widget options.

**Highlights:** Transparent desktop widgets, To-do reminders, Desktop album display, Customizable desktop clock, Oversized icon support, Anniversary reminders, System information display, Rich wallpaper variety

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week Professional Edition | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Three month membership | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| One month Professional Edition | $24.49 | per month |
| One year membership | $37.99 | per year |
| Open Pro senior member | $12.99 | one-time |


### StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets-17-wallpapers/id6443675374)

Enhance your iPhone with stunning 4K live wallpapers and interactive widgets designed for iOS 17. Customize your lock screen with dynamic themes, time, events, calendar, weather, and countdown widgets. Keep your device looking fresh with constantly updated designs.

**Highlights:** 4K Live and Depth Wallpapers, Interactive Lock Screen Widgets, Time, Events, Calendar Widgets, Weather and Countdown Widgets, Easy Customization, Constantly Updated Designs

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTheme free?

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

### Is StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers free?

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTheme or StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers?

iTheme is rated higher. iTheme averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers averages 4.5 from 170 ratings.

### Do iTheme or StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers have ads?

Both iTheme and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTheme or StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers?

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers every 4 days. Most recently, iTheme was updated on September 30, 2026 and StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*