# Icon Changer + vs Custom App Icon Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Custom App Icon Maker at 4.4 against Icon Changer +'s 2.3. Custom App Icon Maker also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Icon Changer +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (590 vs 97). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom App Icon Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Icon Changer + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Custom App Icon Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Changer + has 590 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Icon Changer +'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Custom App Icon Maker's.

Icon Changer + ships an update every 3 weeks, Custom App Icon Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer + | Custom App Icon Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-plus/id1525676504/reviews) | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-app-icon-maker-iconkit/id1535343673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 33.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [波 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311046749) | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) |

## 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


### Custom App Icon Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-app-icon-maker-iconkit/id1535343673)

Personalize your mobile device's home screen with custom app icons and widgets. Easily create unique designs from templates or from scratch using powerful editing tools. Apply your creations seamlessly to achieve a truly personalized look.

**Highlights:** Create custom app icons, Design custom widgets, Wide range of templates, Powerful editing tools, Layering and cropping, Color adjustment, Seamless iOS integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IconKit Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| IconKit Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| IconKit Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| IconKit Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| IconKit Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| IconKit Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer + free?

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

### Is Custom App Icon Maker free?

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

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

Custom App Icon Maker is rated higher. Icon Changer + averages 2.3 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Custom App Icon Maker averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

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

Neither Icon Changer + nor Custom App Icon Maker shows ads.

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

Icon Changer + ships an update every 3 weeks, and Custom App Icon Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Icon Changer + was updated on October 21, 2026 and Custom App Icon Maker on October 25, 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.*