# Icon Changer + vs App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

The clearest difference is rating: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme at 4.3 against Icon Changer +'s 2.3. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%). Icon Changer +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Icon Changer + asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 590 and 755 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Icon Changer +'s written reviews are positive against 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's.

Icon Changer + ships an update every 3 weeks, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer + | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-plus/id1525676504/reviews) | **[4.3 (755 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 590 | **755** |
| Positive reviews | 33.0% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [波 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311046749) | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Changer +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-plus/id1525676504)

Personalize your device by replacing default app icons with custom designs. Use your own photos or choose from various themes to make your home screen unique and stylish. Protect your privacy with icon locks and rename shortcuts as you desire.

**Highlights:** Use photos from library as icon skins, Customize icons with different themes, Protect privacy with icon lock, Rename icon shortcuts, Create custom app icons

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🆓 Free to download

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited app selection
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 💤 Slow performance
- 📦 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues
- Inability to save changes

**Requested features**

- Add more app options
- Allow customization of all apps
- Improve stability and reliability


### App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746)

Create personalized app icons to customize your device's home screen. Access a vast library of fonts, stickers, stock images, filters, and borders to design unique icons. Remove ads and unlock all features with a PRO subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon design, Extensive font library, Vast sticker collection, Royalty-free stock images, Image filters and borders, Full cut-out tool

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Icon Maker PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| App Icon Maker PRO Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| AI Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Beautiful and high-quality icons
- 💡 Versatile app creation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free icon options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to apply custom icons

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when trying to apply custom icons
- Some icons not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- More free icon packs
- Ability to apply custom icons directly
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer + free?

Icon Changer + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is App Icon Maker & Custom Theme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Icon Changer + or App Icon Maker & Custom Theme?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is rated higher. Icon Changer + averages 2.3 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 from 755 ratings.

### Do Icon Changer + or App Icon Maker & Custom Theme have ads?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme shows ads; Icon Changer + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Changer + or App Icon Maker & Custom Theme?

Icon Changer + ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme monthly. Most recently, Icon Changer + was updated on October 21, 2026 and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme on October 24, 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.*