# Icon Changer vs Theme Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Theme Studio at 5.0 against Icon Changer's 4.3. Theme Studio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and ads (none vs shown). Icon Changer's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Theme Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Theme Studio 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 4, 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 Theme Studio's.

Icon Changer ships an update every 2 months, Theme Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer | Theme Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-custom-maker/id1532894165/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-studio-icon-changer/id6769845195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 112 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Invader Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896693153) |

## 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


### Theme Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-studio-icon-changer/id6769845195)

Design custom app icons, widgets, and wallpapers to personalize your iPhone home screen. Create unique themes by mixing and matching styles, and save your creations for easy application.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon maker, Themed widget builder, Matching wallpaper generator, Icon pack library, Save and load custom themes, Live icon preview

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Studio Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Theme Studio Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Is Theme Studio free?

Theme Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Changer or Theme Studio?

Theme Studio is rated higher. Icon Changer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Theme Studio averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Icon Changer or Theme Studio have ads?

Icon Changer shows ads; Theme Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Changer or Theme Studio?

Icon Changer ships an update every 2 months, and Theme Studio weekly. Most recently, Icon Changer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Theme Studio on October 14, 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.*