# StandBy Widget & Always On vs Madali

The clearest difference is update cadence: Madali at every 5 days against StandBy Widget & Always On's every 32 months. Madali also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). StandBy Widget & Always On's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (133 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy Widget & Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Madali sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Madali holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StandBy Widget & Always On has 133 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StandBy Widget & Always On ships an update every 32 months, Madali every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy Widget & Always On | Madali |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widget-and-always-on/id6468937352/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madali/id6792497342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bulent Hanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643906766) | [Kali McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877594964) |

## What reviewers say

### StandBy Widget & Always On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widget-and-always-on/id6468937352)

Enhance your device's display with elegant clock widgets and a sophisticated standby mode. Easily customize time displays with legible numerals and soft animations, perfect for any setting.

**Highlights:** StandBy widget support, Home screen widget support, User-friendly interface, Soft animations, Customizable time displays, Landscape and portrait orientation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StandBy LifeTime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Madali

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madali/id6792497342)

Simplify planning for small events like birthdays and baby showers. Organize details, invite guests, and manage day-of tasks with a clear timeline. Guests can contribute photos directly to your Google Drive.

**Highlights:** Event planning for small gatherings, Guest invitations and role management, Live event timeline with updates, Guest photo contributions, Google Drive photo backup, Recurring event scheduling (Circles)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Madali Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Madali Host | $49.00 | per year |
| Madali Pro Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Everything, forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Madali Pass | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy Widget & Always On free?

StandBy Widget & Always On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Madali free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StandBy Widget & Always On or Madali?

Madali is rated higher. StandBy Widget & Always On averages 4.6 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Madali averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StandBy Widget & Always On or Madali have ads?

Neither StandBy Widget & Always On nor Madali shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StandBy Widget & Always On or Madali?

StandBy Widget & Always On ships an update every 32 months, and Madali every 5 days. Most recently, StandBy Widget & Always On was updated on November 3, 2026 and Madali on October 31, 2026.

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