# StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers vs StandBy

The clearest difference is rating: StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers at 4.6 against StandBy's 3.3. StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (171 vs 44). StandBy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers'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.

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers ships an update every 4 days, StandBy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers | StandBy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets-17-wallpapers/id6443675374/reviews)** | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 319 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyrocket Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509447690) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers free?

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers 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, StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers or StandBy?

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers is rated higher. StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while StandBy averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.

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

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers shows ads; StandBy does not.

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

StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers ships an update every 4 days, and StandBy every 8 days. Most recently, StandBy Widgets 17 Wallpapers was updated on October 22, 2026 and StandBy on October 23, 2026.

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