# Widgets Maker vs Icon Changer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widgets Maker at free with in-app purchases against Icon Changer's subscription. Icon Changer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Icon Changer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Widgets Maker against 4.4 for Icon Changer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Widgets Maker's written reviews are positive against 31% of Icon Changer's.

Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, Icon Changer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets Maker | Icon Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-maker/id1532728121/reviews) | **[4.4 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-aesthetic-os-17/id6445984537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [开学 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529578685) | [Le Thi Phuong Ninh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601645653) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-maker/id1532728121)

Create personalized widgets for your iOS home screen with custom styles, fonts, themes, and background images. Easily set up exclusive widgets in just three steps. Unlock unlimited access to all Pro functions with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Dozens of custom widget styles, Create personalized widgets, Modify fonts, theme colors, and backgrounds, Simple and fast setup (3 steps), Unlimited access to Pro functions (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Widgets Maker PRO | $1.49 | per month |
| Widget Style A Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style B Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style C Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style D Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style F Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style E Series | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Cute design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Time/battery display issues
- 💰 Too many paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Widget display issues
- Time and battery not updating correctly
- Crashes on certain actions

**Requested features**

- More free widgets
- Ability to create custom widgets
- Improved time and battery accuracy


### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-aesthetic-os-17/id6445984537)

Customize your iPhone home screen with a vast collection of aesthetic themes, app icons, and widgets. Easily change your app icons and backgrounds without needing Apple's Shortcuts app. Enjoy a personalized and visually appealing device.

**Highlights:** 3000+ Aesthetic App Icons, 300+ iPhone & iPad Themes, 300+ Widgets, 1-click theme installer, No Apple Shortcuts needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aesthetic Themes Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Icon Changer Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Aesthetic Kit Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets Maker free?

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

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets Maker or Icon Changer?

Icon Changer is rated higher. Widgets Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Icon Changer averages 4.4 from 113 ratings.

### Do Widgets Maker or Icon Changer have ads?

Widgets Maker shows ads; Icon Changer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets Maker or Icon Changer?

Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, and Icon Changer every 5 days. Most recently, Widgets Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Icon Changer 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.*