# Color Widgets vs Next Icon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Icon at none against Color Widgets's 10. Next Icon also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 64%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Color Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (524K vs 421) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Next Icon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next Icon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 524K ratings behind it against 421, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Color Widgets's written reviews are positive against 92% of Next Icon's.

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, Next Icon every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Widgets | Next Icon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews) | **[4.8 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-icon/id1545224443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) | [PURE PLANT PRO LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853067348) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Utilities, #115 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom widgets, icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. Choose from thousands of pre-designed options or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Unlimited widget customization, Thousands of predesigned widgets, Custom icon packs, 14,000+ themes and wallpapers, Daily new themes, Photo widgets, Health data integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $21.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good customization options
- 🎨 Aesthetic themes and widgets
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many pro features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not always working correctly
- 🔋 Battery percentage inaccurate
- 🤔 Complicated icon installation process
- 🤔 Difficulty adding multiple widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets displaying incorrect time and battery
- Widgets causing performance issues and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing widgets

**Requested features**

- More free icon and widget options
- Ability to edit font colors and positions
- Option to create custom widgets
- Improved calendar and weather widget support
- Easier way to manage and switch between widgets


### Next Icon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-icon/id1545224443)

Easily install custom icon packs with a single click or design your own unique icons and packs. Personalize your home screen with a vast library of pre-built elements and save your creations for future editing. This app simplifies icon customization without needing additional shortcut apps.

**Highlights:** One-click icon pack installation, Create custom icons and packs, Customize icons with pre-built elements, Save and edit icons anytime, Preview icons before installation, No 'Shortcuts' app needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Some icon packs not working as expected
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain apps
- 🐛 Confusing or limited instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or connect to server
- Inability to save or apply custom icons
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Expand icon pack selection
- Add more app icon customization options
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better documentation and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Is Next Icon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Widgets or Next Icon?

Next Icon is rated higher. Color Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Next Icon averages 4.8 from 421 ratings.

### Do Color Widgets or Next Icon have ads?

Both Color Widgets and Next Icon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Widgets or Next Icon?

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, and Next Icon every 10 days. Most recently, Color Widgets was updated on September 26, 2026 and Next Icon on September 26, 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.*