14+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our standby mode 17 list covers 14+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 1.0★ (3) | Yes | Yes | May 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (382) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.5★ (95) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.9★ (9) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (190) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.6★ (164) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.0★ (6) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
This app provides unlimited full-screen widgets for your device while it's charging, transforming it into a bedside clock with customizable themes and upcoming event information. It's designed to enhance your charging experience with interactive widgets and unique styling options.
Transform your device into a beautiful clock and weather display. Offers customizable clocks, animated backgrounds, and font options for a personalized experience. It's a private, ad-free alternative to standby modes, with optional matching screensavers for macOS.
Personalize your device's home screen and StandBy Mode with a variety of custom widgets. Add shortcuts, display GIFs, create photo slideshows, and get daily motivational quotes. Easy installation guides are provided.
Learn how to customize your iPhone's clock style and widgets for the new StandBy mode in iOS 17. This app guides you through enabling and personalizing your device to function as a smart display when charging.
Personalize your mobile home screen with a wide variety of creative widgets and themes. Features include zodiac pets, period reminders, mood tracking on Dynamic Island, and stylish watch dials. Integrates with HealthKit for step tracking.
Transform your device with customizable contact posters and a stylish standby clock inspired by iOS 17. Personalize your lock screens and home screens with interactive pixel pets for a more emotional user experience.
Enhance your iPhone with stunning 4K live wallpapers and interactive widgets designed for iOS 17. Customize your lock screen with dynamic themes, time, events, calendar, weather, and countdown widgets. Keep your device looking fresh with constantly updated designs.
Transform your iPhone into a personalized bedside display with over 100 customizable widgets. Show time, calendar, battery, photos, and more. Simple to use, just choose, customize, and add to your StandBy screen.
Personalize your phone with dynamic and depth effect wallpapers, including trending designs and shuffle packs. Customize your lock screen to make your device unique with a variety of categories.
Personalize your device's home and standby screens with a variety of customizable widgets. Adjust colors, fonts, and styles to create a unique and visually appealing interface that reflects your personal taste.
This app transforms your device into a full-screen digital clock with customizable fonts and colors. It offers a musical alarm, displays seconds on the dynamic island and lock screen, and can broadcast the time hourly. Enjoy background alarms with custom ringtones and various widget options.
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive countdown to Christmas. Enjoy beautiful winter scenes, classic carols, and interactive advent calendar surprises. An optional upgrade offers a convenient widget and expanded content.
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.
Prevent your iPhone screen from automatically locking with this utility. It utilizes Picture in Picture mode to keep the display active during your chosen sessions. Easily toggle the feature on and off with a single tap or through the Control Center.