# Widgets 26 vs StandBy Mode 17

The clearest difference is rating: Widgets 26 at 4.6 against StandBy Mode 17's 1.0. Widgets 26 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets 26 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StandBy Mode 17 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgets 26 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets 26 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets 26 | StandBy Mode 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-26/id6444178143/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-mode-17/id6469692492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) | [The AppKnight](https://appshunter.io/developer/977944666) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-26/id6444178143)

Transform your lock screen into a dynamic hub with custom widgets. Add app shortcuts, contacts, photos, and health tracking directly to your lock screen. Personalize your device with a built-in wallpaper editor and a vast collection of exclusive wallpapers.

**Highlights:** App Shortcuts Widget, Contacts Widget, Photo Widget, Health Widget, Wallpaper Editor, Exclusive Wallpaper Collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip for one year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 💡 Excellent and very good
- 💡 Wallpaper feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't save changes
- 🐛 Background doesn't remove
- 🐛 Dynamic island doesn't work
- 🐛 Time widget goes past 24 hours
- 🐛 Not all widgets work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Calendar widget keeps disappearing

**Requested features**

- Allow adding widgets
- Ability to type own quote


### StandBy Mode 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-mode-17/id6469692492)

This app provides unlimited full-screen widgets for your device while it's charging, transforming it into a bedside clock with customizable themes and upcoming event information. It's designed to enhance your charging experience with interactive widgets and unique styling options.

**Highlights:** Unlimited StandBy event widgets, Free widgets for Home Screen and StandBy mode, Interactive widgets for iPhone, Customizable StandBy themes, Upcoming events information on charging screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets 26 free?

Widgets 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StandBy Mode 17 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets 26 or StandBy Mode 17?

Widgets 26 is rated higher. Widgets 26 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while StandBy Mode 17 averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Widgets 26 or StandBy Mode 17 have ads?

StandBy Mode 17 shows ads; Widgets 26 does not.

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