# StandBy vs who raised ya

The clearest difference is rating: who raised ya at 4.8 against StandBy's 3.3. who raised ya also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). StandBy's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. who raised ya asks for nothing beyond the download.

who raised ya holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StandBy has 44 ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of who raised ya's.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy | who raised ya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-raised-ya/id6747400429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) | [Myles Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821251359) |

## 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


### who raised ya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-raised-ya/id6747400429)

Test your knowledge of Black culture with this fast-paced trivia game. Explore seven unique categories, play in three different modes, and track your progress. Perfect for solo play or with friends, it offers a fun way to discover new facts.

**Highlights:** Seven unique cultural categories, Three engaging game modes, Progress tracking and personal bests, Over 700 questions at launch, Dark-mode first design, Full Dynamic Type & VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy free?

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

### Is who raised ya free?

who raised ya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StandBy or who raised ya?

who raised ya is rated higher. StandBy averages 3.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while who raised ya averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do StandBy or who raised ya have ads?

Neither StandBy nor who raised ya shows ads.

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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.*