# StandBy vs Wallpapers・Dynamic Island

The clearest difference is rating: Wallpapers・Dynamic Island at 4.5 against StandBy's 3.3. Wallpapers・Dynamic Island also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 60%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 44). StandBy's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Wallpapers・Dynamic Island sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallpapers・Dynamic Island holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpapers・Dynamic Island has 1.3K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of StandBy's written reviews are positive against 81% of Wallpapers・Dynamic Island's.

StandBy ships an update every 8 days, Wallpapers・Dynamic Island every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy | Wallpapers・Dynamic Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapersdynamic-island/id6472042742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 58 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) | [Petru Mocanu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864344985) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Wallpapers・Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapersdynamic-island/id6472042742)

Personalize your device's dynamic island with a vast collection of live wallpapers and themes. Easily customize your screen to match your mood, seasons, or holidays with intuitive tools and broad device compatibility.

**Highlights:** Live wallpaper collection, Diverse themes and styles, Seasonal and holiday updates, Intuitive customization, Wide device compatibility, Resource optimization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personalize your Device Easily | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Discover Your Ideal Wallpaper! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Customize with Perfect Images! | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Great wallpapers
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Nice app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🔒 Locked content
- 🐛 Limited features
- 🐛 Mediocre wallpapers

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add more free wallpapers
- Improve free content
- Reduce subscription cost


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy free?

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

### Is Wallpapers・Dynamic Island free?

Wallpapers・Dynamic Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StandBy or Wallpapers・Dynamic Island?

Wallpapers・Dynamic Island is rated higher. StandBy averages 3.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Wallpapers・Dynamic Island averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do StandBy or Wallpapers・Dynamic Island have ads?

Neither StandBy nor Wallpapers・Dynamic Island shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StandBy or Wallpapers・Dynamic Island?

StandBy ships an update every 8 days, and Wallpapers・Dynamic Island every 4 months. Most recently, StandBy was updated on October 18, 2026 and Wallpapers・Dynamic Island on October 19, 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.*