# Chameleon vs iTheme

The clearest difference is rating: iTheme at 4.6 against Chameleon's 3.9. iTheme also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and device support (3 vs 1). Chameleon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chameleon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iTheme sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTheme holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Chameleon's written reviews are positive against 80% of iTheme's.

Chameleon ships an update every 9 days, iTheme fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chameleon | iTheme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chameleon-widget-wallpapers/id1532895292/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Xiangzi Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1428783072) | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) |

## What reviewers say

### Chameleon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chameleon-widget-wallpapers/id1532895292)

Create custom wallpapers that perfectly match your phone's app icons and widgets. Choose from various themes and personalize your home screen layout for a unique look. Includes complementary widgets and continuous theme updates for pro members.

**Highlights:** Custom wallpapers matching icons and widgets, Personalized home screen layout customization, Includes complementary widgets, Unlockable themes with pro membership, Continuous new theme updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chameleon Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### iTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162)

Create custom desktop widgets for your device, including reminders, albums, clocks, and system information. Personalize your home screen with a rich variety of wallpapers and transparent widget options.

**Highlights:** Transparent desktop widgets, To-do reminders, Desktop album display, Customizable desktop clock, Oversized icon support, Anniversary reminders, System information display, Rich wallpaper variety

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week Professional Edition | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Three month membership | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| One month Professional Edition | $24.49 | per month |
| One year membership | $37.99 | per year |
| Open Pro senior member | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chameleon free?

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

### Is iTheme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chameleon or iTheme?

iTheme is rated higher. Chameleon averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while iTheme averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do Chameleon or iTheme have ads?

iTheme shows ads; Chameleon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chameleon or iTheme?

Chameleon ships an update every 9 days, and iTheme fortnightly. Most recently, Chameleon was updated on October 24, 2026 and iTheme on October 24, 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.*