# ・ (Yidget) vs App Icons & Transparent Theme

The clearest difference is monetization model: ・ (Yidget) at free with in-app purchases against App Icons & Transparent Theme's subscription. ・ (Yidget) also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). App Icons & Transparent Theme's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 65%) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ・ (Yidget) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and App Icons & Transparent Theme sells 2 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 — 4.5 for ・ (Yidget) against 4.6 for App Icons & Transparent Theme. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of ・ (Yidget)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of App Icons & Transparent Theme's.

・ (Yidget) ships an update every 3 weeks, App Icons & Transparent Theme every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ・ (Yidget) | App Icons & Transparent Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidget/id1532848312/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icons-and-transparent-theme/id1540267833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MoriRanMaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/419822225) | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) |

## What reviewers say

### ・ (Yidget)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidget/id1532848312)

Create custom widgets that blend seamlessly with your device's wallpaper. Select and crop an image, then set it as your wallpaper. Add widgets from your home screen and position them to create a unique, integrated look.

**Highlights:** Transparent widget creation, Wallpaper integration, Image cropping and selection, Home screen widget placement, Customizable widget positioning

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very nice
- 👍 Good as expected
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 High quality
- 👍 Fantastic app with an almost invisible name!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 bring back individual icons!!
- 🐛 iPhone17だとうまくいかない
- 🐛 Won't work anymore
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 IOS 26

**Reported bugs**

- dock icons doesn't appear to me
- All I get is a yellow widget. 
- Useless app
- 變成一片黑色無法透明更新問題
- 小工具無法編輯

**Requested features**

- I can't use shorts cut
- 螢幕縮放模式
- 方塊和wallpaper有色差
- 色塊有色差
- ios18が来ても便利


### App Icons & Transparent Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icons-and-transparent-theme/id1540267833)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom transparent app icons and aesthetic themes. Create a unique look by choosing from thousands of icon packs, curated wallpapers, or even using your own photos. Design a minimalist and stylish interface that reflects your personal taste.

**Highlights:** Transparent app icons, Aesthetic icon packs, Customizable home screen, Curated wallpapers, Import own photos for wallpaper, Icon builder

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icons Transparent Theme Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Icons Transparent Theme Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free app with no in-app purchases
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Allows for customization of home screen icons
- 🚀 Saves images directly to phone's gallery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some transparent icons don't align properly with wallpaper
- 🐛 Limited selection of icon packs and themes
- 🐛 Occasional issues with the shortcuts integration

**Reported bugs**

- Transparent icons not aligning correctly with wallpaper
- Shortcuts integration causing issues with app organization

**Requested features**

- More icon pack and theme options
- Ability to create and upload custom icons
- Color customization for icons
- iPad version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ・ (Yidget) free?

・ (Yidget) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Icons & Transparent Theme free?

App Icons & Transparent Theme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ・ (Yidget) or App Icons & Transparent Theme?

App Icons & Transparent Theme is rated higher. ・ (Yidget) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while App Icons & Transparent Theme averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do ・ (Yidget) or App Icons & Transparent Theme have ads?

Both ・ (Yidget) and App Icons & Transparent Theme show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ・ (Yidget) or App Icons & Transparent Theme?

・ (Yidget) ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Icons & Transparent Theme every 5 weeks. Most recently, ・ (Yidget) was updated on October 29, 2026 and App Icons & Transparent Theme on October 31, 2026.

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