# Themify vs iTheme

The clearest difference is monetization model: iTheme at free with in-app purchases against Themify's subscription. iTheme also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 45%). Themify's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (342K vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Themify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Themify against 4.6 for iTheme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Themify has 342K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Themify's written reviews are positive against 80% of iTheme's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Themify | iTheme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (342K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062/reviews) | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **342K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 242 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) |

## What reviewers say

### Themify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #14 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and interactive widgets. Personalize your device with unique designs, track activities, and even add digital pets.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Theme Maker, 2000+ Icon Packs, Live and Still Wallpapers, Apple Health Integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Themify Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌺 Aesthetically pleasing themes and designs
- 🔍 Wide variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to customize home screen and icons
- 💻 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features and content locked behind paywall
- 🔗 App icons open through Safari, causing delays and issues
- 🚫 Inability to fully customize icons for all apps
- 🔔 Lack of notification badges on custom icons
- ⏱️ Lengthy process to set up individual icons

**Reported bugs**

- Some themes/widgets not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing icons
- Glitches when switching between themes

**Requested features**

- Search function to find themes/icons easier
- Ability to save custom icon designs
- More free widget and icon options
- Seamless integration with apps without Safari redirect
- Notification badge support for custom icons


### 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 Themify free?

Themify 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, Themify or iTheme?

Themify and iTheme are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 342K and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do Themify or iTheme have ads?

iTheme shows ads; Themify does not.

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

Themify ships an update fortnightly, and iTheme fortnightly. Most recently, Themify was updated on September 26, 2026 and iTheme on September 11, 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.*