# Gratsy vs App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gratsy at every 6 days against App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's monthly. Gratsy also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 70%). App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's advantage is ratings volume (757 vs 36). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gratsy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Gratsy against 4.3 for App Icon Maker & Custom Theme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme has 757 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Gratsy's written reviews are positive against 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's.

Gratsy ships an update every 6 days, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gratsy | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratsy-self-care-your-way/id1526957491/reviews) | [4.3 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **757** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Oliver Atienza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526037866) | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) |

## What reviewers say

### Gratsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratsy-self-care-your-way/id1526957491)

This app helps you build lasting wellness habits through mood tracking, gratitude journaling, hydration reminders, and daily mindfulness. It offers a private digital diary, inspirational quotes, and a task manager to support your mental health journey and cultivate positive daily routines.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking and pattern identification, Guided gratitude journaling, Water intake tracking and reminders, Private daily diary for reflection, Daily inspirational quotes, To-do list and habit tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gratsy Ad-Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Gratsy Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


### 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 Gratsy free?

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

### 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, Gratsy or App Icon Maker & Custom Theme?

Gratsy and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 36 and 757 ratings respectively.

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

Both Gratsy and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme show ads.

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

Gratsy ships an update every 6 days, and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme monthly. Most recently, Gratsy was updated on October 6, 2026 and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme on October 16, 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.*