# Methuselah vs StandBy 27

The clearest difference is rating: Methuselah at 5.0 against StandBy 27's 4.5. Methuselah also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). StandBy 27's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Methuselah asks for nothing beyond the download.

Methuselah holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StandBy 27 has 96 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Methuselah | StandBy 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methuselah/id1642443036/reviews)** | [4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reynier Leyva Novo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642443038) | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) |

## What reviewers say

### Methuselah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methuselah/id1642443036)

Experience the epic migration of a monarch butterfly in real time. This app virtually reproduces a 6,139-mile journey, allowing you to monitor a single butterfly's movements and learn about environmental preservation.

**Highlights:** Real-time migration tracking, Virtual monarch butterfly avatar, Environmental preservation message, Daily life simulation, Artistic digital animation, Cross-border cooperation theme

**In-app purchases:** none


### StandBy 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy 17 One Week Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| StandBy 17 Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Methuselah free?

Methuselah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StandBy 27 free?

StandBy 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Methuselah or StandBy 27?

Methuselah is rated higher. Methuselah averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StandBy 27 averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.

### Do Methuselah or StandBy 27 have ads?

StandBy 27 shows ads; Methuselah does not.

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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.*