Standby GO. Yes, it's another launcher. But wait, there's more!
Hi everyone — I'm the developer of Standby GO. I've been working on it for a while but haven't really promoted it, so I wanted to share what it can do. The first app I always opened when I put on my VP used to be Status Bar Builder, but now it's Standby GO.
This app was not a one-shot cash grab, it was many hours, many days, and probably hundreds if not thousands of iterations. For me it has replaced launcher apps, homekit camera apps, and Apple Home apps. There's a very usable completely free version, and a one time purchase paid version with a lot more features.
The idea is to build your own floating bars: a compact clock and weather display, an app launcher beside your workspace, a Home control panel, or a mix of all three. You can place items freely and make the bar as simple or elaborate as you like.
**What's free:**
- Two saved bars, with app links, websites, supported deep links and Shortcuts.
- Information items including clocks, dates, weather, battery, calendars, world clocks, sun/moon information, counters, countdowns, timers and stopwatches.
- Apple Music now playing with album artwork and playback controls.
- Custom/photo icons, adjustable labels and sizes, drag-and-drop placement, multiple selection, alignment and even spacing.
- Themes and workspace snapshots, within the free plan's limits.
**What Pro adds:**
- Unlimited bars and 20 editable example bars to help you get started.
- Apple Home scenes, devices and camera streams.
- Camera groups with up to eight feeds, arranged in your choice of rows and columns. Rectangular, round and oval views, with zoom/pan controls.
- Extra fonts, custom colors, tinted icons, gradients, faded edges and advanced background controls.
There are also fitted and smooth bar backgrounds, plus optional wood and metal frames with adjustable width and depth. Snapshots let you save a workspace, reopen its bars together, or duplicate it to try a different look.
RTSP, Scrypted import, network camera discovery, public webcams and Tiny Planet for compatible feeds are **beta**. Compatibility varies by camera and setup. Apple Music controls are for Apple Music, and app launch links depend on the destination app supporting them.
The app is free to download. **Pro is a $7.99 one-time purchase in the US**, with localized pricing elsewhere. There's an optional **five-day free Pro trial**, with no subscription or automatic charge.
Website and step-by-step guide: https://organikapps.com/standby-go/
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6815790289
I'd love to hear what you'd put on your own bar, or what would make this more useful in your daily Vision Pro setup.