# App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Next Icon

The clearest difference is rating: Next Icon at 4.8 against App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's 4.3. Next Icon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (92% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Next Icon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next Icon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 754 and 421 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's written reviews are positive against 92% of Next Icon's.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, Next Icon every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme | Next Icon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (754 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews) | **[4.8 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-icon/id1545224443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) | [PURE PLANT PRO LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853067348) |

## 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


### Next Icon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-icon/id1545224443)

Easily install custom icon packs with a single click or design your own unique icons and packs. Personalize your home screen with a vast library of pre-built elements and save your creations for future editing. This app simplifies icon customization without needing additional shortcut apps.

**Highlights:** One-click icon pack installation, Create custom icons and packs, Customize icons with pre-built elements, Save and edit icons anytime, Preview icons before installation, No 'Shortcuts' app needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Some icon packs not working as expected
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain apps
- 🐛 Confusing or limited instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or connect to server
- Inability to save or apply custom icons
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Expand icon pack selection
- Add more app icon customization options
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better documentation and tutorials


## 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 Next Icon free?

Next Icon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Next Icon?

Next Icon is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 754 ratings, while Next Icon averages 4.8 from 421 ratings.

### Do App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Next Icon have ads?

Both App Icon Maker & Custom Theme and Next Icon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Next Icon?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Next Icon every 10 days. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on September 23, 2026 and Next Icon on September 23, 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.*