# App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme at 70% against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 18%. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 754 and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's written reviews are positive against 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (754 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 754 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) |

## What reviewers say

### App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Icon Maker PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| App Icon Maker PRO Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| AI Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Beautiful and high-quality icons
- 💡 Versatile app creation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free icon options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to apply custom icons

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when trying to apply custom icons
- Some icons not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- More free icon packs
- Ability to apply custom icons directly
- Improved stability and performance


### Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of styles or design your own with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.  Transform your device with unique themes and useful clock or photo widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets with various styles, Personalize fonts, text color, and backgrounds, Themed packs with wallpapers and icons, Clock and date widgets in multiple sizes, Photo and motivation widgets, Easy step-by-step customization guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget+ Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Yearly Vip | $29.99 | per year |
| Widget+ VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Helpful guidance
- 💡 Lots of good widgets
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Customization issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription screen
- Widgets not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and themes
- Ability to use own photos
- Cheaper subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Icon Maker & Custom Theme free?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 754 ratings, while Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen have ads?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme shows ads; Widget+ Custom HomeScreen does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on September 28, 2026 and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen on September 28, 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.*