# Live Screen 27 vs StandBy

The clearest difference is rating: Live Screen 27 at 4.6 against StandBy's 3.3. Live Screen 27 also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 44) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). StandBy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 31%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Screen 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

Live Screen 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Screen 27 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Live Screen 27'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.

Live Screen 27 ships an update every 6 weeks, StandBy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Screen 27 | StandBy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-screen-27-4k-wallpapers/id6461419270/reviews)** | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 433 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Screen 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-screen-27-4k-wallpapers/id6461419270)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your device with a vast collection of wallpapers, including dynamic live options. Create custom live wallpapers from your own videos or photos to personalize your screen. New designs are added regularly, offering a fresh look for your phone, tablet, or watch.

**Highlights:** Extensive wallpaper collection, Create live wallpapers from videos, Set live photos as wallpapers, Regularly updated content, Customizable themes, Ad-free premium option

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpapers 17 One Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Wallpapers 17 Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Okay app
- 👍 Fun app
- 🤩 The best

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Lack of variety
- 💰 Expensive
- 🚫 Not updated
- 🚫 No preview of premium content

**Reported bugs**

- Nothing loads except payment and settings
- Live wallpapers don't work on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Make it free
- Longer live wallpaper duration


### 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 Live Screen 27 free?

Live Screen 27 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, Live Screen 27 or StandBy?

Live Screen 27 is rated higher. Live Screen 27 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while StandBy averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Live Screen 27 or StandBy have ads?

Live Screen 27 shows ads; StandBy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Screen 27 or StandBy?

Live Screen 27 ships an update every 6 weeks, and StandBy every 8 days. Most recently, Live Screen 27 was updated on November 12, 2026 and StandBy on November 9, 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.*