# App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Live Widgets for iPad

The clearest difference is rating: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme at 4.3 against Live Widgets for iPad's 2.3. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ratings volume (755 vs 6). Live Widgets for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Live Widgets for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme has 755 ratings behind it against 6, 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 33% of Live Widgets for iPad's.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, Live Widgets for iPad every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme | Live Widgets for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (755 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-widgets-for-ipad/id1575515928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **755** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 218 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) |

## 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


### Live Widgets for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-widgets-for-ipad/id1575515928)

Enhance your iPad and iPhone home screens with a vast collection of customizable widgets. Choose from pre-built themes or use the intuitive builder to design your own unique look with custom colors, fonts, backgrounds, and data displays. Optionally integrate with Apple Health to show activity data.

**Highlights:** Premium home screen widgets, Clock, calendar, and weather data, Pre-built themes, Fully customizable widgets, Widget builder for custom designs, Optional Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Live Widgets for iPad free?

Live Widgets for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Live Widgets for iPad?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 755 ratings, while Live Widgets for iPad averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Live Widgets for iPad have ads?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme shows ads; Live Widgets for iPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme or Live Widgets for iPad?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, and Live Widgets for iPad every 11 days. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on November 3, 2026 and Live Widgets for iPad on November 3, 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.*