# StandBy 27 vs StandBy

The clearest difference is rating: StandBy 27 at 4.5 against StandBy's 3.3. StandBy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of StandBy 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.

StandBy 27 ships an update every 4 weeks, StandBy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy 27 | StandBy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489/reviews)** | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 27 free?

StandBy 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, StandBy 27 or StandBy?

StandBy 27 is rated higher. StandBy 27 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while StandBy averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do StandBy 27 or StandBy have ads?

StandBy 27 shows ads; StandBy does not.

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

StandBy 27 ships an update every 4 weeks, and StandBy every 8 days. Most recently, StandBy 27 was updated on October 16, 2026 and StandBy on October 18, 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.*