# App Icon Maker vs Icon Changer

The clearest difference is rating: Icon Changer at 4.3 against App Icon Maker's 2.4. Icon Changer also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 33%). App Icon Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Icon Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Icon Changer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Icon Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 570 and 242 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of App Icon Maker's written reviews are positive against 58% of Icon Changer's.

App Icon Maker ships an update every 2 days, Icon Changer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker | Icon Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (570 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-change-icon/id1391581924/reviews) | **[4.3 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-custom-maker/id1532894165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **570** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### App Icon Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-change-icon/id1391581924)

Easily create and install custom app icons for your device's home screen. Choose from thousands of templates, gradients, and text options to personalize your device's appearance with unique designs.

**Highlights:** 1-Click Easy App Icon Installer, +1400 high resolution icon templates, +100 beautiful gradients, Turn any text into icons, Upload custom PNG icons, Handy artwork and editing tools

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works great for making icons
- 💡 Lots of icons to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Have to pay for everything
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 👎 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- Icons don't install properly
- Crashes when trying to use paid features
- Webpage doesn't work as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add more icon options
- Allow custom image uploads
- Provide instructions on how to use
- Add color customization options


### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-custom-maker/id1532894165)

Easily personalize your device's home screen with custom app icons, backgrounds, and layouts. Transform emojis, letters, or photos into unique icons with a vast library of glyphs and colors. Create cohesive themes with matching wallpapers for a truly personalized look.

**Highlights:** Create custom app icons, Use emojis and letters for icons, Access over 2000 system glyphs, Hundreds of color options, Add personal photos to icons, Design custom gradient backgrounds, Organize icons with stacks, Generate matching wallpapers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Icon Maker Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Development Support Tip | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Extensive customization options with colors and gradients
- ✨ Effective icon creation and design capabilities
- 🎯 Works well for basic icon creation
- ⚡ Quick and easy to use once understood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall and subscription model
- 🐛 App crashes and black screen issues on startup
- ❓ Confusing user experience and unclear instructions
- 📱 Requires Shortcuts app integration (not intuitive)
- 🚫 Difficulty applying icons to home screen

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening with black screen
- Wrong app icon displayed on launch
- App kicks user out after seconds
- Cannot save icons to camera roll without premium
- Screenshots become blank when attempted

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize and manipulate images within app
- Save custom colors for future use
- Create and save icon sets or folders
- Custom gradient creation tools
- More symbol and glyph options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Icon Maker free?

App Icon Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Icon Changer free?

Icon Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Icon Maker or Icon Changer?

Icon Changer is rated higher. App Icon Maker averages 2.4 out of 5 from 570 ratings, while Icon Changer averages 4.3 from 242 ratings.

### Do App Icon Maker or Icon Changer have ads?

Icon Changer shows ads; App Icon Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Icon Maker or Icon Changer?

App Icon Maker ships an update every 2 days, and Icon Changer every 2 months. Most recently, App Icon Maker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Icon Changer on November 7, 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.*