# Widgetly vs Iconic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Iconic at 67% against Widgetly's 30%. Iconic also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Widgetly's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Iconic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Iconic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Widgetly's written reviews are positive against 67% of Iconic's.

Widgetly ships an update daily, Iconic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetly | Iconic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetly/id1532650897/reviews) | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconic-app-icon-changer/id6454675338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talkabout Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913695621) | [Jack Minehan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571773519) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetly/id1532650897)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom widgets and app icons. Create photo, time, step count, and Dribbble widgets, plus design unique app icons to match your style. Integrates with HealthKit for health data display.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (photo, time, steps), Custom app icon creation, HealthKit integration for step count, Dribbble inspiration widget, Home screen theming for iOS

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetly: Unlock Full App | $1.99 | one-time |


### Iconic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconic-app-icon-changer/id6454675338)

Customize your phone's home screen with a vast library of icon themes and designs. Change any app icon, upload your own images, or create unique themes with an intuitive editor. Personalize your device's look effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Extensive icon theme library, Change any app icon, Upload custom symbols, Create custom themes, Intuitive interface, Apply themes to all apps

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Weekly) (Founder) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly (Special Offer) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly (Spring Sale) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) (Founder) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly (Special Offer) | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (Spring Sale) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium (Yearly) (Founder) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime (Spring Sale) | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetly free?

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

### Is Iconic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetly or Iconic?

Iconic is rated higher. Widgetly averages 4.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Iconic averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Widgetly or Iconic have ads?

Neither Widgetly nor Iconic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetly or Iconic?

Widgetly ships an update daily, and Iconic monthly. Most recently, Widgetly was updated on October 2, 2026 and Iconic on October 15, 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.*