# Icon Changer vs Methuselah

The clearest difference is rating: Methuselah at 5.0 against Icon Changer's 4.3. Methuselah also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Icon Changer's advantage is ratings volume (238 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Changer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Methuselah asks for nothing beyond the download.

Methuselah holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Changer has 238 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer | Methuselah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-custom-maker/id1532894165/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methuselah/id1642443036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **238** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Reynier Leyva Novo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642443038) |

## 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


### Methuselah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methuselah/id1642443036)

Experience the epic migration of a monarch butterfly in real time. This app virtually reproduces a 6,139-mile journey, allowing you to monitor a single butterfly's movements and learn about environmental preservation.

**Highlights:** Real-time migration tracking, Virtual monarch butterfly avatar, Environmental preservation message, Daily life simulation, Artistic digital animation, Cross-border cooperation theme

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Is Methuselah free?

Methuselah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Changer or Methuselah?

Methuselah is rated higher. Icon Changer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Methuselah averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Icon Changer or Methuselah have ads?

Icon Changer shows ads; Methuselah does not.

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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.*