Comparison

StandBy vs SurfShape

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StandBy

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
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The Standby app allows you to have a smart landscape display mode for iPhone while it’s charging. It allows you to turn your iPhone into a bedside clock, a digital photo frame, a display for viewing widgets. You can add different clock and analogue widgets, calendar widgets, photo widgets and more. “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.” - Colossians 3:17 Subscription: - You can subscribe to unlimited access for pro features including all access to widgets, all custom themes, new updates and much more. - Standby+ offers unlimited usage and unlocks all features for $19.99USD* every 6 months. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that content. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. *This price is for United States customers. Pricing may differ depending on your country and actual charges may be converted to your local currency of residence. The prices are equal to “Apple’s App Store Matrix” which determines the equivalent subscription price in USD. Press- info.standbyapp@gmail.com For more info: info.standbyapp@gmail.com Links to our Terms and Privacy Policy can be found below: Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jq78Iow5g8ryW3AZBR8pxeU6Z1n2NTTFT8xP2MGxso0/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCodB8HjHChsQtxqZJzAy657IXO8J4AX0V0APVRf6nw/edit?usp=sharing Support: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tXq1mTcWa0NTIm7k5tHszB7Fy226cNYMuFZkE9w0OwE/edit?usp=sharing Note: All content, resources and designs contained in the Standby application are the sole property of Twinstar Creatives and are protected under copyright and intellectual property laws. Any unauthorized use or breach of our copyright may result in legal consequences.

About

SurfShape

Design and customize surfboards with intuitive tools. Visualize your creations in 2D or 3D, experiment with colors and materials, and export templates for production or sharing. Perfect for surfers, shapers, and designers.

Highlights
  • Intuitive surfboard design tools
  • 2D and 3D customization
  • Color and material options
  • Real-scale printable templates
  • Export and share designs
Features
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Design your dream surfboard, right from your iPad or iPhone. SurfShape is the intuitive board-design studio built for surfers, shapers, and anyone who has ever imagined riding a board of their own. Sketch an outline, shape every curve, dial in the dimensions, then watch your board come to life in stunning, real-time 3D. Whether you are a backyard shaper prototyping your next stick or a surfer who just loves great design, SurfShape puts the whole workshop in your pocket. Key Features: - Design in 2D & 3D Start with a precision outline in the 2D profile curve editor, then flip to a fully rendered 3D preview. See your board from every angle in real time as you tweak it. - Shape Every Curve Drag control points to sculpt the outline, rocker, and rails exactly how you want them. Real-time dimensions keep length, width, and thickness accurate to the millimeter. - Preview Instantly in 3D No guesswork. Rotate, zoom, and inspect your board with studio-quality lighting to see exactly how it will look in the water. - Make It Yours Customize cosmetics, apply decals, and experiment with colors and finishes. From clean minimal shapes to wild, full-wrap artwork, every board is uniquely yours. - Every Board Type Fish, Gun, Hybrid, Longboard, Mid-Length and more. Start from a popular template or shape something completely new. - Build Your Quiver Save, organize, and revisit all your creations. Get inspired by community designs or start a fresh project any time. - Share Your Designs Export and share your boards with friends, shapers, or your favorite surf shop. Why SurfShape? Built for Surfers, Designed by You. No CAD degree required — just an idea and a wave in mind. Download SurfShape today and design the board you have always wanted to ride. NOTE: We use Apple's standard EULA. If you want to see details click: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StandBy4 screens
SurfShape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StandBy at 60% against SurfShape's 0%. StandBy also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 4). SurfShape's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StandBy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and SurfShape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SurfShape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StandBy has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of StandBy's written reviews are positive against 0% of SurfShape's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StandBy ships an update every 8 days, SurfShape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StandBy versus SurfShape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandBySurfShape
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (44 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwinstar CreativesPham Thu

Customer experience

StandBy

All ratings44 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

SurfShape

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StandBy

Subscriptions1
  • StandBy+$19.996 Months
One-time1
  • StandBy+$9.99
2 purchases

SurfShape

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$59.991 Year

Questions

Is StandBy free?
StandBy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SurfShape free?
SurfShape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StandBy or SurfShape?
SurfShape is rated higher. StandBy averages 3.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while SurfShape averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do StandBy or SurfShape have ads?
Neither StandBy nor SurfShape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StandBy or SurfShape?
StandBy ships an update every 8 days, and SurfShape every 2 weeks. Most recently, StandBy was updated on September 22, 2026 and SurfShape on September 24, 2026.

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