# App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Magic Theme

The clearest difference is ads: Magic Theme at none against App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's shown. Magic Theme also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 Magic Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 755 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's written reviews are positive against 88% of Magic Theme's.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, Magic Theme every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme | Magic Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (755 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-theme-custom-home-screen/id1642735167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 755 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 77 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) | [BC LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641673377) |

## 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


### Magic Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-theme-custom-home-screen/id1642735167)

Personalize your phone's look with custom themes, icons, widgets, and wallpapers. Easily create a unique Home and Lock Screen experience with a vast collection of aesthetic options.

**Highlights:** Home Screen customization, Theme customizer, Widget collection, Aesthetic icons, Wallpaper collection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme features for one week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Theme features for one month | $9.99 | per month |
| Theme features for one year | $19.99 | per year |
| Theme Pro feature for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable home screen
- 💖 Cute and creative themes
- 🎨 Wide variety of designs
- 🔥 Helpful app
- ✨ Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 💰 Paid features
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPhone 14 Pro Max

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription charges after cancellation
- Blank app duplicates after deletion

**Requested features**

- Unsubscribe option
- More free themes


## 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 Magic Theme free?

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

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

Magic Theme is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 755 ratings, while Magic Theme averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme shows ads; Magic Theme does not.

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, and Magic Theme every 3 weeks. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Theme on October 25, 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.*