# WidgetKit: Widgets & Wallpaper

> Virtual Pets, Aesthetic Widgets, Wallpapers: Personalize your Phone Home Screen.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cem.pet.widgets](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cem.pet.widgets)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cem.pet.widgets`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** CEM SOFTWARE LTD
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 449,247
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (3,803 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-06
- **First published:** 2024-01-15
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-08-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cem.pet.widgets)
- **Website:** [https://cemsoftwareltd.com/products.html](https://cemsoftwareltd.com/products.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cemsoftwareltd.com/privacyPolicy.html](https://cemsoftwareltd.com/privacyPolicy.html)

## Description

**iStandBy: Pet & Widgets Themes** is a versatile Chrome extension that lets you personalize your phone's home screen with adorable virtual pets, interactive widgets, and a vast wallpaper library. Raise cute pets that bring Tamagotchi vibes, customize notes, tasks, clocks, and calendar displays, and showcase your favorite photos with stylish photo widgets.

Key features include always-on information like weather and time, event countdowns, and limitless customization options to match your unique style. iStandBy boosts your productivity while adding a playful touch to your device, making it the perfect tool for anyone who wants to stand out and organize efficiently.

With over 10 million wallpapers updated daily and a user-friendly interface, iStandBy transforms your phone into a personalized, fun, and functional display. Download now to give your device a fresh and charming makeover!

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.cem.pet.widgets.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise iStandBy for its appealing widgets and wallpapers, easy use, and lack of annoying currency systems. However, the app is heavily criticized for excessive ads, bugs like black screens in widgets, incorrect battery percentage display, limited photo options, and inaccurate weather information. Many users hope for more features and improvements in future updates to enhance reliability and content variety.

### Pros

- The app offers cool and great widgets and wallpapers, appreciated by users.
- It does not require annoying in-app currencies for unlocking themes, unlike other apps.
- Users find it better than expected and easy to use for widget customization.
- The app includes useful features like time and battery widgets.
- Users recommend downloading it due to its appealing design and functionality.

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive advertisements disrupt user experience, mentioned repeatedly.
- Widgets sometimes fail to display correctly, showing black screens or bugs.
- Battery widget displays incorrect battery percentage.
- Limited number of photos and features compared to what is advertised, leading to user dissatisfaction.
- Weather widget provides inaccurate location and data, lacking multi-location support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cem.pet.widgets)