# StandBy vs SurfShape

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy | SurfShape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfshape-surfboard-design/id6748350007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) | [Pham Thu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249354444) |

## 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 |


### SurfShape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfshape-surfboard-design/id6748350007)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*