# moloko – themes & icons — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of moloko by Alexandr Chekel, rated 4.65/5 from 3,054 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moloko-themes-and-icons/id1534741213/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moloko-themes-and-icons/id1534741213.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,536 · 4★ 255 · 3★ 99 · 2★ 38 · 1★ 127 ## What do users think of moloko? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💎 Amazing app - 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases - 🎨 Lots of icon packs - 👍 Easy to use - 🎨 Customizable themes - 💯 Best app for icon changing **Cons** - 🐛 Connectivity issues - 🔌 Redirects to Shortcuts app - 🔍 Missing icons for some apps - 🔒 Privacy concerns - 🔌 Clunky user experience **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to connect to database - Some apps not loading properly - Duplicate app icons added to home screen **Most requested features** - Custom icon creation - Notification badges for custom icons - Improved integration with native apps - Icon quantity detection for themes ## Newest reviews (12 of 50) ### 4/5 — It is alright, but I have just one request. *2022-04-20, version 1.0* Every time I open up the shortcut, the app makes two processes, rather than one. So I would love it if that were removed. Other than that, great app! ### 4/5 — Icons missing??? *2022-04-20, version 1.0* Don’t get me wrong, this app is amazing. I tried so many themes and I loved them. They where all unique and different in an amazing way. But one thing they all have in common, there is no clock icon. When I search for a clock app in App Library I just find the regular clock icon. Sometimes there is more than just the clock icon missing. On a lot of them the calendar icon is missing and also on all themes I tested when I open FaceTime it does not take me to the real FaceTime. This may happen with other apps but this is the only one I know. One more thing is if I click on the 3rd-party icons then it does not redirect me to the app even if it is installed on my iPhone. Just fix these problems and I will give this a 5 star rating for sure. ### 4/5 — Needs icon quantity detection *2022-03-04, version 1.0* The app looks great, but is missing a feature that would really help the user decipher which themes they want to check out, based on the amount of apps they have installed. Can you please implement icon quantity detection, so that when someone uploads a theme, it displays how many (100, 500, 1000+) icons are included in a theme? Some themes have the icon count in their description, but a lot don't. ### 4/5 — Some app are not loading *2021-11-24, version 1.0* Mostly all of the apps when I click on the icons, for example: Messagers, Facebook, FaceTime and etc, it will show a black screen when I clicked on them, if someone can help me that’s will be great ### 4/5 — Great Potential *2021-09-23, version 1.0* When I downloaded the app, the features were amazing. There are so many themes to choose, and they’re great quality. I was so excited to get some new app icons for my phone. It downloaded, and I experimentally tapped on one, but didn’t directly bring me to the app. There was a redirect - my phone is updated to iOS 15 so I’m not sure if that has to do with it. Is there a way you can fix this? Other than that, it’s perfect. ### 4/5 — Great app but… *2021-08-21, version 1.0* This is a great app if you want to change your theme but don’t want to waste a bunch of time on it. The only thing I don’t like about this app is that some pack you like won’t have the icons for some third-party app but in the future you can customize your own app. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-03-28, version 1.0* Tried numerous iOS theme apps and this one is by far the best. The themes are so well done and they’re much more easy to install and it’s easier to launch the apps. ### 5/5 — Amazing!!! *2021-03-17, version 1.0* Absolutely amazing and easy to use. For the developers, please fix the “facetime” app within the Darken System. It doesn’t seem to work. ### 3/5 — Not quite there *2021-03-07, version 1.0* While I appreciate the app and really love the themes, when I downloaded it, all it did was add extra apps with the theme instead of replacing the actual apps with that theme that were already there. All of a sudden I had this mess of extra buttons all over the place, and since I’m one of those people who like to keep my phone neat and organized so I can find the apps I need easier, it freaked me out a little. The app does have a lot of potential though, if they can just fix that issue, I’ll definitely download and use it. ### 5/5 — Amazing!!!!! — truly *2021-03-04, version 1.0* For starters, this app is amazing. Not even including how convenient it is not to use apple shortcuts for your icons pack, but the packs in this app are some of the best I’ve ever seen, taking my iPhone Home Screen to the next level. Coupled with Widgetsmith, you can make the best ever iPhone Home Screen. And if you’ve ever tried to do the Apple shortcuts method for doing icons, moloko’s use of profiles might save you 30min of repetitive work that, tbh, takes the fun out of having an icon pack. So, don’t waste ur time, and download this app because I guarantee you will be happy. To the developers: thank you sooooo much!!!! I don’t know how grateful I am for this app, it is simply the best app I’ve downloaded in like forever in the purpose of customizing my home screen since the release of iOS 14. ### 4/5 — One request *2021-02-19, version 1.0* I literally have one request and if you guys can fulfill this. This will literally be the best app ever. I was hoping you guys can have the icons to where I can download them to my camera roll, and add them myself. I have an application to where I can customize icons without shortcuts. So if I were to be able to just download the pictures that would be ultimately way better. Only complaint I have is, how many shortcuts the app puts on my home screen, things I really don’t even have. That’s all! Keep up the good work! ### 4/5 — Almost Great *2021-02-11, version 1.0* This app is amazing but unfortunately there is a huge flaw with my version. Whenever I go to try and download any theme and install the profile, there is always missing one or two bookmarks like the mail or calendar bookmark. I have no clue how to fix this m. Please help. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Don’t get it’s a hack *2022-06-22, version 1.0* So I started using this app because I wanted to customize my Home Screen, it worked great but then I started getting all these alerts saying that my phone got hacked so I got on to check where it came from and one of the app sets had gotten access to my private info and I had to scrub my phone so don’t get this app ### 1/5 — No Access *2022-04-26, version 1.0* This app looks amazing based off of reviews, but im unable to access it. I am greeted with a pop up that says we couldn't connect, and just continues ‘loading’ but nothing happens. I don't recommend this app, but theres no hurt in seeing if it works for you! To the devs: If you could get to me at some point and tell me why this is happening, or how I could fix it, that would be great and I would definitely change my thoughts about this app. Thank you! ### 1/5 — Bruh *2021-02-07, version 1.0* Even though this app was supposed to be used without the shortcuts app when I go to open most of the apps I customized they go to the short cuts app before opening. Also a lot of the apps are not able to be customized because they are not in the theme packs. I guess I can live with the little annoyance but I am a little disappointed. ### 1/5 — Goes through the shortcuts app *2020-12-09, version 1.0* I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max. I have iOS 14.3 installed. I installed the app on my phone and installed a theme. I have tried every theme, almost all the icons, they all still go through the short cuts app. I have removed the themes, reinstalled them and same thing. Tried deleting the app and reinstalling the app then reinstalling the themes, and still goes through the short cuts app. Have no idea why it works for some people but doesn’t work for my phone. ### 1/5 — Terrible and scary *2020-11-25, version 1.0* After trying out one of the themes, not only did it NOT change any of the apps on my phone, but it also downloaded and added a bunch of apps and Safari bookmarks to my homepage. I now have 10 pages of this stuff on my phone - it also doesn’t change the apps that you have, it just adds them creating more mess and confusion. Avoid. ### 2/5 — Not up to par with my phone *2021-06-14, version 1.0* I purchased a new iPhone 12 Pro Max which is smooth and has amazing speed. Just came across this app and I love the concept. Icons look great and it seemed simple to install and use. The problem is, it uses “Shortcuts” to function. With the stock icon, I press it and the application opens up instantly. With Moloko I press an icon then a blank window opens and closes then the shortcut app opens and closes then the app opens. Clunky in operation and not up to par with new phones. Sadly uninstalled. ### 2/5 — Must be a glitch.... *2021-03-09, version 1.0* I love the icons and think they are clever and cute, however, there appears to be a glitch. When I click on an icon (Phone, for example) it opens Shortcuts and then closes it and then the phone screen appears. Selecting the Camera does the same thing, opens Shortcuts, immediately closes it and then the camera opens. It doesn’t do it with every icon but with most. I really wanted to love this because it’s such a clever idea. :( ### 3/5 — Always keeps saying "Failed to connect to the database" *2022-04-19, version 1.0* I tried it for the first time on my iPad and iPhone 13, and whenever I launch the app it says "Failes to connect to the database". If this issue is resolved, it will be heartwarming. ### 3/5 — Could be better *2021-08-08, version 1.0* I love this app and the options, my only issue is that while some apps open up through the shortcuts others don’t. If this could be fixed my rating would shoot up to fives stars. ### 3/5 — Icons are amazing but… *2021-07-08, version 1.0* Some of the icon packs are absolutely amazing and really change the look of the home screen.. however they all re-direct to shortcuts app and then to the actual app itself.. it’s all just too clunky to use on a daily basis… I’m using an iPhone 12 so maybe that’s the problem, unnoticed other iPhone 12 users with similar issue.. giving 3 stars for icon artwork, I really wanted this to work.. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2023-01-07, version 1.0* i love this app, it isn’t filled with ads or tries to get you to buy anything. there are also a bunch of icon packs, can’t wait until we can do custom setups! ### 5/5 — Not working *2022-11-03, version 1.0* Hi there First time it was working & I downloaded a theme but second time I tried many times nothing happened!. I got a message from Safari it says the server stop working!. Could you help me please? ### 5/5 — Cool But *2022-07-16, version 1.0* Same with ThisNameisTaken, I was making my iPad look like ios 6 but the pop-up says that I cannot connect to the database. Please fix this, its really annoying. -Ethan ### 5/5 — AMAZING :3 *2022-07-11, version 1.0* This is the first icon changer to work without a subscription, and now I can enjoy all sorts of different themes-though I would love a option to customize other apps with a variety of other icons. I would definitely recommend this app to anyone who wants to have a built in tutorial, easy to use, FREE app icon changer, or just a app for a iPad glow-up!!! ### 5/5 — 5 Star Theme App *2022-05-27, version 1.0* This is amazing. No need to pay for a premium, no need to watch adds, just click to use, and install, and all of the icons are there. You can also do custom icons in an upcoming update that changes your choice of icons to that theme! 10/10 ### 5/5 — Access ❌ *2022-04-22, version 1.0* To begin with, from what i’ve been hearing and seeing seems to me that this app is much easier to use than others but I personally wouldn’t know that considering the fact that every time upon opening this app I am greeted with a pop up telling me that the app can’t connect to the database and since I am not a Tech genius I have no idea as to how I can get around this issue. I can’t customize my phone because I can’t get access to the app itself. I am assuming this is a bug because i’m not the only one with this issue. I’ve seen plenty of people with this problem too but none of us ever get any attention and this review will probably be left unread as well but its worth a shot. So developers, if you are reading this please fix this and if it has nothing to do with the app itself can you at least leave a developer response as to how I can fix this issue. ### 5/5 — Review on the App (Moloko) *2021-11-18, version 1.0* I really like the App & it makes it easier to add more irons & use them. The only thing is I wish there was more provided to you then the select few but other than that this is a pretty good App & I recommended to others that don’t want to spent Hours going though Shortcut’s & doing each one individually it makes it a lot easier & I give it a 5 because this is the only App I could find that actually did this & helped me out at least. Hopefully they make more Apps like this 1! 💡🤔✔️✅ ### 5/5 — Amazing *2021-10-02, version 1.0* This app doesn't make you watch ads to get the apps, it also automatically adds the themes. Would recommend. ### 5/5 — I don’t normally write reviews but.. *2021-04-28, version 1.0* This app is amazing! It makes it so easy to download themes. And aside from how the shortcuts opens a window first before the app it’s perfect! ### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER *2021-04-15, version 1.0* This is the best app ever because it lets you change your app icons FOR FREE! I really recommend this app for people who wants aesthetic new icons for there apps, and I can’t wait until the next update is out!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*