# Glowing App Icons

> Create custom glowing icon wallpapers for iPhone and iPod touch. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Blue Clip, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowing-app-icons/id390275290 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Big Blue Clip, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/307083557)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 121 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2010-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowing-app-icons/id390275290/reviews.md

## What is Glowing App Icons?

Make your application icons glow!

Thanks for making Glowing App Icons a top app in countries all over the world.

With Glowing App Icons the possibilities are endless. Create custom glowing icon wallpaper for your iPhone or iPod touch. 

★ Choose from a fabulous selection of included HD wallpapers.
★ Select any photo you desire from your own photo album.
★ Select Black and White, Sepia or Color versions of your background photos.
★ Choose from several cool frame styles.
★ Select your glow color from a color slider so you are limited only by your imagination.
★ Create a new glowing background every day!

★★★ Best of All! It's Free! ★★★

ATTENTION: This app is not intended for older devices such as iPhone Edge, iPhone 3G, iPod 2nd Generation. It is also not designed for the iPad.

## Key features

- Custom glowing icon wallpaper creation
- Selection of included HD wallpapers
- Use personal photos as backgrounds
- Apply Black and White, Sepia, or Color filters
- Choose from multiple frame styles
- Select glow color with a color slider

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electric Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skull Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tattoo Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Glowing App Icons?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Creative customization with glowing effects
- 💰 Free app with no required payments
- 🎯 Easy to use interface
- 📸 Ability to use personal photos as backgrounds
- ✨ Vibrant colors and visual appeal
- 🔧 Multiple design and color options
- 📱 Works on various Apple devices (when compatible)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Misalignment of glowing icons with actual app icons
- 📏 Oversized icon frames that don't fit properly
- ❌ Poor compatibility with iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, and newer devices
- ⚠️ Incompatibility with iOS 7 and later updates
- 🔲 Creates empty glowing squares on incomplete home screens
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag issues
- 💥 Frequent app crashes
- 🔐 Permission/access denial errors
- 🖼️ Blurry and dull image quality
- 📱 Limited device support across generations
- 🔄 Glow doesn't follow icons when swiping pages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Icons don't line up with glowing frames
- App crashes frequently
- User access denied/permission errors
- Wallpaper cannot be removed after deletion
- Incompatible with iPhone 5 and later models
- Doesn't work with iOS 7 updates
- Glowing frame too large for screen
- Slow performance and lag
- Blurry image rendering
- Fails to download or install properly

**Most requested features**

- Update for iPhone 5 and newer devices
- iOS 7+ compatibility
- Option to use custom solid color backgrounds
- Ability to set home screen background independently
- Brightness adjustment for glow intensity
- iPad version
- Better integration with folder-based app organization
- Icon detection to avoid empty glowing squares
- Improved performance and faster loading

## Recent user reviews (10 of 121)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowing-app-icons/id390275290/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Iphone3

*2023-07-06, version 2.0*

No work

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2016-11-15, version 2.0*

I have a iPhone 5 and when you go into settings on wallpaper I doesn't fit around the apps. It just didn't work for me but it might work for different iPhones.

### 1/5 — THIS DOESN'T WORK

*2016-09-01, version 2.0*

THIS THING DOES NOT WORK THE ICON COVERS R WAY TOO BIG AND DO NOT LINE UP WITH MY APPS!!!!!!! DON'T GET IT IT'S A WAST O UR TIME!!!!!

### 1/5 — Terrible -Progamingwifadz

*2016-06-25, version 2.0*

I have an iPhone 5s and I was hoping this app would work but gosh it's terrible I t doesn't even fit on the screen you have to do an update for iPhone 5 please you have to 👏

### 5/5 — Deez nuts

*2016-01-21, version 2.0*

Deez nuts

### 1/5 — Lame

*2015-10-21, version 2.0*

Lame it's an illusion

### 5/5 — Don't know what the others are talking about

*2015-10-20, version 2.0*

Brill epic app

### 5/5 — This App is Great!!!

*2015-02-28, version 2.0*

I love this app! The neon icons makes my iPod so beautiful! I just got this app yesterday and it gave my device a big burst of beautiful neon and bright icons! It's very creative and suits a lot with my iPod!

### 3/5 — What

*2015-01-05, version 2.0*

Wahh

### 5/5 — Good app

*2014-10-13, version 2.0*

Nice!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Glowing App Icons

### What does Glowing App Icons do?

Glowing App Icons allows you to create custom glowing icon wallpapers for your iPhone or iPod touch. You can select from pre-made HD wallpapers or use your own photos, apply filters, choose frame styles, and customize the glow color to personalize your device's home screen.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to create custom glowing icon wallpapers, choose from a selection of HD wallpapers or your own photos, apply color filters (Black and White, Sepia, Color), select different frame styles, and pick your desired glow color using a color slider.

### Is Glowing App Icons free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional options or features beyond the free offerings.

### What devices is Glowing App Icons compatible with?

This app is designed for iPhone and iPod touch devices. It is not intended for older devices like iPhone Edge, iPhone 3G, iPod 2nd Generation, nor is it designed for the iPad.

### How can I use Glowing App Icons to customize my phone?

You can use the app to design unique wallpapers that make your app icons stand out with a glowing effect. By selecting your preferred background, filters, frames, and glow color, you can create a fresh, personalized look for your device's home screen every day.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2012-04-10

* Complete redesign of UI
* New backgrounds

### 1.8 — 2011-04-22

★ Added two new glow frame add on packs available for purchase.

★ Anyone who previously purchased the Electric Pack will get both new packs for free.

### 1.7 — 2011-03-24

Added more frames!!

### 1.6 — 2011-01-16

★ Added the ability to turn background images into Black and White images or Sepia images.
★ Added some new free frames
★ Added many new languages

### 1.5 — 2010-12-14

You no longer need to restart the app in order to unlock the Electric Pack after purchase.

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