# StandBy vs WallMotion

The clearest difference is ads: StandBy at none against WallMotion's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 and WallMotion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy | WallMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **44** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) | [丽佳 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894580777) |

## 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


### WallMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallmotion-live-wallpapers/id6795542951)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy free?

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

### Is WallMotion free?

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

### Do StandBy or WallMotion have ads?

WallMotion shows ads; StandBy does not.

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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.*