# iTheme vs Standby Themes 17

The clearest difference is rating: Standby Themes 17 at 4.9 against iTheme's 4.6. Standby Themes 17 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Themes 17 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Standby Themes 17 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iTheme's written reviews are positive against 100% of Standby Themes 17's.

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, Standby Themes 17 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTheme | Standby Themes 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-themes-17/id6447430749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 539 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) | [思杰 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679499841) |

## 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 Themes 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-themes-17/id6447430749)

Personalize your mobile home screen with a wide variety of creative widgets and themes. Features include zodiac pets, period reminders, mood tracking on Dynamic Island, and stylish watch dials. Integrates with HealthKit for step tracking.

**Highlights:** Universal widgets, Dynamic Island & Peninsula support, Zodiac pet countdowns, Menstrual period reminders, Mood tracking on Dynamic Island, Apple Watch dial customization, HealthKit integration for step data

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgets for 1month | $0.99 | per month |
| Widgetanimation for week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets for 3month | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Widgets for 1year | $3.99 | per year |
| VIP  for lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTheme free?

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

### Is Standby Themes 17 free?

Standby Themes 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTheme or Standby Themes 17?

Standby Themes 17 is rated higher. iTheme averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Standby Themes 17 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do iTheme or Standby Themes 17 have ads?

Both iTheme and Standby Themes 17 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTheme or Standby Themes 17?

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, and Standby Themes 17 every 9 days. Most recently, iTheme was updated on September 30, 2026 and Standby Themes 17 on September 29, 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.*