# Icon Changer vs Micro Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Micro Widget at 5.0 against Icon Changer's 4.3. Micro Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Icon Changer's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Changer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Micro Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Micro Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Changer has 233 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Icon Changer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Micro Widget's.

Icon Changer ships an update every 2 months, Micro Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer | Micro Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-custom-maker/id1532894165/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-widget/id1641231650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Petr Polasek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613323784) |

## 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 (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Icon Maker Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| 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


### Micro Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-widget/id1641231650)

Personalize your phone's home screen with customizable calendar widgets. Choose backgrounds, fonts, and text colors to create a unique look. Add multiple widgets and enjoy various display styles.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget backgrounds, Choice of text colors and fonts, Upload personal photos for backgrounds, Multiple widget activation, Support for all widget sizes, Various calendar display styles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Is Micro Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Icon Changer or Micro Widget?

Micro Widget is rated higher. Icon Changer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Micro Widget averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Icon Changer or Micro Widget have ads?

Both Icon Changer and Micro Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Changer or Micro Widget?

Icon Changer ships an update every 2 months, and Micro Widget every 6 weeks. Most recently, Icon Changer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Micro Widget on September 23, 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.*