# Content Creator vs Highlight Cover Maker + Icons

The clearest difference is monetization model: Highlight Cover Maker + Icons at free with in-app purchases against Content Creator's subscription. Content Creator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Content Creator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Highlight Cover Maker + Icons sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Content Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Content Creator has 538 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Content Creator's written reviews are positive against 64% of Highlight Cover Maker + Icons's.

Content Creator ships an update every 2 weeks, Highlight Cover Maker + Icons every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Content Creator | Highlight Cover Maker + Icons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/content-creator-post-maker/id1333505670/reviews)** | [4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlight-cover-maker-plus-icons/id1502659250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **538** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 92 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Appreel Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700288739) | [Appside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511759873) |

## What reviewers say

### Content Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/content-creator-post-maker/id1333505670)

Create professional social media content and product listings quickly. Features include instant background removal, customizable templates, and augmented reality video creation to boost sales and engagement.

**Highlights:** Instant background removal, Thousands of backdrops and backgrounds, Augmented reality video creation, Customizable social media templates, Shopping-specific templates, Text and sticker overlays, Customer review graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Conte PRO Templates IG / 1 Mo | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Year Subscription | $25.99 | per year |
| Conte PRO Insta Creator / Year | $25.99 | per year |
| Unlimited 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 10 Cutouts / Erase photo bg | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Cutouts / Remove Background | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalist and beautiful design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for business price tags
- 👍 Useful for Instagram stories
- 👍 Fast support response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Text exports backwards and upside down
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Layouts won't load
- 👎 Paid subscription is expensive
- 👎 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Text exports backwards and upside down
- App crashes on launch after update
- Cannot save photos without words flipping
- Layouts do not load
- Unable to change background color of price tags

**Requested features**

- Add more templates
- Add zoom feature for small details
- Add animations for stickers in final video
- Add eyedropper tool for color selection
- Make some features free


### Highlight Cover Maker + Icons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlight-cover-maker-plus-icons/id1502659250)

Easily create eye-catching Instagram highlight covers with a vast library of icons, backgrounds, and colors. This app offers a simple way to make your profile stand out and inspire your followers.

**Highlights:** 1000+ stylish icons, 100+ backgrounds, 150+ gradient colors, Custom cover creation, Regular new content additions, Easy Instagram integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Annul Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Highlight Covers | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Content Creator free?

Content Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Highlight Cover Maker + Icons free?

Highlight Cover Maker + Icons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Content Creator or Highlight Cover Maker + Icons?

Content Creator is rated higher. Content Creator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Highlight Cover Maker + Icons averages 4.3 from 39 ratings.

### Do Content Creator or Highlight Cover Maker + Icons have ads?

Highlight Cover Maker + Icons shows ads; Content Creator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Content Creator or Highlight Cover Maker + Icons?

Content Creator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Highlight Cover Maker + Icons every 3 weeks. Most recently, Content Creator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Highlight Cover Maker + Icons on September 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*