# Icon Changer vs Icon, Widgets & Themes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Icon Changer at free with in-app purchases against Icon, Widgets & Themes's subscription. Icon, Widgets & Themes's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 244) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Changer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Icon, Widgets & Themes sells 10 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 Icon Changer against 4.4 for Icon, Widgets & Themes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon, Widgets & Themes has 12K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Icon Changer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Icon, Widgets & Themes's.

Icon Changer ships an update every 2 months, Icon, Widgets & Themes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer | Icon, Widgets & Themes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-custom-maker/id1532894165/reviews) | **[4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 244 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 112 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Peter Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470445840) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-custom-maker/id1532894165)

Easily personalize your device's home screen with custom app icons, backgrounds, and layouts. Transform emojis, letters, or photos into unique icons with a vast library of glyphs and colors. Create cohesive themes with matching wallpapers for a truly personalized look.

**Highlights:** Create custom app icons, Use emojis and letters for icons, Access over 2000 system glyphs, Hundreds of color options, Add personal photos to icons, Design custom gradient backgrounds, Organize icons with stacks, Generate matching wallpapers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Icon Maker Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Development Support Tip | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Extensive customization options with colors and gradients
- ✨ Effective icon creation and design capabilities
- 🎯 Works well for basic icon creation
- ⚡ Quick and easy to use once understood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall and subscription model
- 🐛 App crashes and black screen issues on startup
- ❓ Confusing user experience and unclear instructions
- 📱 Requires Shortcuts app integration (not intuitive)
- 🚫 Difficulty applying icons to home screen

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening with black screen
- Wrong app icon displayed on launch
- App kicks user out after seconds
- Cannot save icons to camera roll without premium
- Screenshots become blank when attempted

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize and manipulate images within app
- Save custom colors for future use
- Create and save icon sets or folders
- Custom gradient creation tools
- More symbol and glyph options


### Icon, Widgets & Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300)

Personalize your phone's home screen with a vast collection of custom icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Transform your device's aesthetic with pre-designed themes or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Hand-made icons, Wallpapers, Widgets, Pre-designed themes, Multiple icon styles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Lite Weekly 9 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly 19 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Normal | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Customizable home screen
- 💻 Works on older devices
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🙅‍♀️ No free option
- 🤦‍♀️ Forced to pay for premium
- 🤑 Outrageous pricing
- 🤖 Overwhelming ads

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free wallpapers and icons
- More free customization options
- Ability to create custom icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Is Icon, Widgets & Themes free?

Icon, Widgets & Themes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Changer or Icon, Widgets & Themes?

Icon, Widgets & Themes is rated higher. Icon Changer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Icon, Widgets & Themes averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Icon Changer or Icon, Widgets & Themes have ads?

Both Icon Changer and Icon, Widgets & Themes show ads.

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

Icon Changer ships an update every 2 months, and Icon, Widgets & Themes fortnightly. Most recently, Icon Changer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Icon, Widgets & Themes on November 12, 2026.

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