# App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Icon Changer

The clearest difference is rating: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme at 4.3 against Icon Changer's 3.5. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme also leads on ratings volume (755 vs 2). Icon Changer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 Icon Changer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme has 755 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Icon Changer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, Icon Changer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme | Icon Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (755 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-theme-pack/id1560640911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **755** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) | [Hubei Huoxin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571886666) |

## 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


### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-theme-pack/id1560640911)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom icons and wallpapers. Easily change app icons individually or in batches to match your desired theme. Download complementary backgrounds to complete your personalized look.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon changer, Theme packs for iPhone, Batch icon changes, Individual icon customization, Downloadable wallpapers, Home screen personalization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP subscription for week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP subscription for month | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP subscription for year | $23.99 | per year |


## 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 Icon Changer free?

Icon Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 755 ratings, while Icon Changer averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, and Icon Changer every 6 weeks. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on October 24, 2026 and Icon Changer on October 6, 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.*