# Looom vs ThemeKit

The clearest difference is price: ThemeKit at Free against Looom's $9.99. ThemeKit also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (26K vs 121). Looom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

ThemeKit is free to download; Looom costs $9.99 up front. ThemeKit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Looom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThemeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThemeKit has 26K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Looom's written reviews are positive against 74% of ThemeKit's.

Looom ships an update every 4 months, ThemeKit monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looom | ThemeKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looom/id1454153126/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themekit-widget-and-icon-themes/id1602458018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#16** |
| Size | 43 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IORAMA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/933451747) | [PIXELSPARK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775704733) |

## What reviewers say

### Looom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looom/id1454153126)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create hand-drawn animations with a playful, instrument-like interface. This robust app focuses on loopable animation, offering a dynamic, non-destructive workflow for both beginners and professionals. Explore lines, shapes, and colors in a delightful environment designed for learning and experimentation.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn animation creation, Loopable animation focus, Musical interface inspiration, Dynamic non-destructive workflow, Fluid time control, Infinite canvas, SVG native file format

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative and unique animation interface
- 🎨 Intuitive drawing experience once learned
- 🎬 Real-time animation playback while drawing
- 📱 Works seamlessly on iPad and iPhone
- 🎯 Simple and minimalist design approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes losing user work
- 😕 Non-intuitive UI despite minimalist design
- 🎨 Limited to single color per layer/thread
- 🖌️ Only one basic brush option available
- 📤 Extremely cumbersome export process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes mid-animation causing work loss
- Grey screen on launch preventing app opening
- Drawing not registering properly
- Frame navigation swiping goes wrong direction
- Accidental marks appearing from sensitive touch controls

**Requested features**

- Better export options (GIF, video, SVG with proper formatting)
- Increase frame limit beyond 24 frames
- More than 5 layers/threads
- Multiple colors and brush sizes per layer
- Frame duplication and copy-paste functionality


### ThemeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themekit-widget-and-icon-themes/id1602458018)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #28 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your iPhone with a vast collection of themes, widgets, and custom app icons. Easily create unique home and lock screens using your own photos or choose from daily updated content. Compatible with iOS 18.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes and widgets, Personalize with own photos, Rich widget library (calendar, weather, etc.), App icon changer (5000+ options), HD wallpapers and Dynamic Island support, Daily content updates, All-in-one customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Fun Camera support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| New Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| New Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| year 29.99 | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ThemeKit Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Customizable home screen
- 🎨 Wide variety of themes
- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing designs
- 📲 Easy to use
- 🎨 Ability to change icons and widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Lack of free theme options
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired themes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and icons

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets and icons not loading properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Themes not applying correctly
- Duplicate app icons appearing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and upload custom themes
- Improve free theme selection
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Improve app navigation and search functionality
- Fix issues with widgets and icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looom free?

Looom costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThemeKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Looom or ThemeKit?

ThemeKit is rated higher. Looom averages 3.9 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while ThemeKit averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Looom or ThemeKit have ads?

ThemeKit shows ads; Looom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Looom or ThemeKit?

Looom ships an update every 4 months, and ThemeKit monthly. Most recently, Looom was updated on November 2, 2026 and ThemeKit on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Looom or ThemeKit?

Looom currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and ThemeKit at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*