Comparison

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Custom App Icon Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

Create personalized app icons to customize your device's home screen. Access a vast library of fonts, stickers, stock images, filters, and borders to design unique icons. Remove ads and unlock all features with a PRO subscription.

Highlights
  • Custom app icon design
  • Extensive font library
  • Vast sticker collection
  • Royalty-free stock images
  • Image filters and borders
  • Full cut-out tool
Features
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Design custom app icons for your home screen. With App Icon Maker & Designer it's easy to customize your home screen and make your iPhone as unique as you. Unlock everything and remove the ads with an App Icon Maker PRO subscription: - 7-Day Free Trial - No ads - 367 Unique Fonts - 4530 Stickers - 1.8 Million Royalty Free Stock Images & Backgrounds - 78 Filters - 304 Borders - Full Cut-Out Tool Icon Maker Pro Annual - $17.99 usd/year, billed annually (that's only $1.49/month) Icon Maker Pro Monthly - $2.99 usd/month, billed monthly - 7-day free trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: https://www.pizap.com/privacypolicy#terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pizap.com/privacypolicy

About

Custom App Icon Maker

Personalize your mobile device's home screen with custom app icons and widgets. Easily create unique designs from templates or from scratch using powerful editing tools. Apply your creations seamlessly to achieve a truly personalized look.

Highlights
  • Create custom app icons
  • Design custom widgets
  • Wide range of templates
  • Powerful editing tools
  • Layering and cropping
  • Color adjustment
  • Seamless iOS integration
Features
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IconKit is the ultimate app for anyone who wants to personalize their home screen and make it truly unique. With IconKit, users can create custom app icons and widgets that perfectly match their style and preferences. Whether you want to add a touch of color, a favorite photo, or a fun design to your home screen, IconKit has you covered. Creating custom icons and widgets with IconKit is easy and intuitive. Users can choose from a wide range of pre-made templates and designs, or create their own from scratch using the app's powerful editing tools. With features like layering, cropping, and color adjustment, users have complete control over every aspect of their custom icons and widgets. Once users have created their custom icons and widgets, they can easily apply them to their home screen. IconKit integrates seamlessly with iOS, allowing users to replace the default icons and widgets for their favorite apps and features with their own custom designs. This means that users can completely personalize their home screen and create a look that is entirely their own. In addition to its powerful customization features, IconKit also offers a range of useful tools and resources to help users get the most out of their home screen. Overall, IconKit is the perfect app for anyone who wants to take their home screen to the next level. With its easy-to-use interface, powerful customization tools, and vibrant community, IconKit is the ultimate tool for creating a home screen that is truly personalized and unique. Subscriptions: If you purchase a subscription, your Apple account will be charged. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: mastermindsoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: mastermindsoftware.co/termsofuse

Screenshots

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme4 screens
Custom App Icon Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Custom App Icon Maker at none against App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's shown. Custom App Icon Maker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 52%) and ratings volume (754 vs 95). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Custom App Icon Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Custom App Icon Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme has 754 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's written reviews are positive against 52% of Custom App Icon Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, Custom App Icon Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
App Icon Maker & Custom Theme versus Custom App Icon Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Icon Maker & Custom ThemeCustom App Icon Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (754 ratings)4.5 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews — better52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings754 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Palette LLCMasterMind Software LLC

Customer experience

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

All ratings754 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative21.3%

Custom App Icon Maker

All ratings95 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

Bugs and requests

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezes when trying to apply custom icons
  • Some icons not displaying properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free icon packs
  • Ability to apply custom icons directly
  • Improved stability and performance

Custom App Icon Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

Subscriptions4
  • App Icon Maker PRO Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • AI Pro Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • App Icon Maker PRO Annual7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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  • AI Pro Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
6 purchases

Custom App Icon Maker

Subscriptions3
  • IconKit Pro$7.997 Days
  • IconKit Pro$9.991 Month
  • IconKit Pro$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • IconKit Pro$9.99
  • IconKit Pro$14.99
  • IconKit Pro$29.99

Questions

Is App Icon Maker & Custom Theme free?
App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Custom App Icon Maker free?
Custom App Icon Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Custom App Icon Maker?
Custom App Icon Maker is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 754 ratings, while Custom App Icon Maker averages 4.5 from 95 ratings.
Do App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Custom App Icon Maker have ads?
App Icon Maker & Custom Theme shows ads; Custom App Icon Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Custom App Icon Maker?
App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Custom App Icon Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on September 23, 2026 and Custom App Icon Maker on September 17, 2026.

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