# App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Theme Store

The clearest difference is rating: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme at 4.3 against Theme Store's 2.9. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme also leads on ratings volume (754 vs 20) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Theme Store sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme has 754 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's written reviews are positive against 50% of Theme Store's.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, Theme Store monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme | Theme Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (754 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews)** | [2.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-store-widget-changer/id1558427419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **754** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 27 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) | [Luan Tran Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237758272) |

## 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


### Theme Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-store-widget-changer/id1558427419)

Personalize your iPhone with custom icons and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of artistic designs to match your mood and follow simple video guides for quick setup. Offers unlimited theme installation through a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom icon packs, Wallpaper changer, Artist-designed themes, Step-by-step installation guides, Unlimited theme installation subscription

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Diamond Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |


## 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 Theme Store free?

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

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 754 ratings, while Theme Store averages 2.9 from 20 ratings.

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

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

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Theme Store monthly. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on September 23, 2026 and Theme Store on September 16, 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.*