# GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme vs StandBy

The clearest difference is rating: GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme at 4.4 against StandBy's 3.3. GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (171 vs 44). StandBy's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.

GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme'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.

GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme ships an update every 4 weeks, StandBy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme | StandBy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowidget-photo-widgets-and-theme/id1591569071/reviews)** | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 50 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nexa Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600508456) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## What reviewers say

### GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowidget-photo-widgets-and-theme/id1591569071)

Enhance your iPhone or iPad Home Screen with aesthetic themes and customizable widgets. Personalize your device with clocks, calendars, photos, and more, adjusting fonts and colors to match your style. New content is added weekly.

**Highlights:** Aesthetic themes, Customizable widgets, Clock widget, Calendar widget, Photo widget, Weekly content updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Free Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Go Widget Yearly Promotion | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Creative customization options
- ✨ Visually appealing designs
- ✅ Works as intended (for some)
- 💰 One-time purchase (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 App requires payment
- 🚫 Widgets are paid
- 📉 Limited free designs
- 💰 Greedy money grab
- ❌ Non-functional without payment

**Reported bugs**

- Clock not accurate
- Standby widgets not working (weather, date)
- Weather widget does not recognize location
- Weather widget fails to update in standby/homescreen
- App doesn't request location permissions for weather

**Requested features**

- Fix standby widgets (weather, date)
- Improve weather widget location recognition
- Make app functional without immediate payment
- Add more diverse widget designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme free?

GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme 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, GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme or StandBy?

GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme is rated higher. GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme averages 4.4 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while StandBy averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme or StandBy have ads?

GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme shows ads; StandBy does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme or StandBy?

GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme ships an update every 4 weeks, and StandBy every 8 days. Most recently, GoWidget| Photo Widgets &Theme was updated on October 27, 2026 and StandBy on October 24, 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.*