# App Icon Maker & Custom Theme vs Icon Creator ‎

The clearest difference is rating: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme at 4.3 against Icon Creator ‎'s 3.0. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme also leads on ratings volume (757 vs 2) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Icon Creator ‎'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. Icon Creator ‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme has 757 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Icon Creator ‎'s.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, Icon Creator ‎ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme | Icon Creator ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-creator/id6480472326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **757** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) | [Hrishi Suthar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660005858) |

## 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 Creator ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-creator/id6480472326)

Easily craft custom icons and logos with a vast library and intuitive editing tools. Personalize every aspect of your design, from colors and fonts to shadows and borders, and layer elements for unique creations.

**Highlights:** Extensive icon library, Intuitive search, Customizable design properties, Layering of elements, Image and text integration, Color picking and inversion

**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 Icon Creator ‎ free?

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

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is rated higher. App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 out of 5 from 757 ratings, while Icon Creator ‎ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme ships an update monthly, and Icon Creator ‎ weekly. Most recently, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme was updated on October 19, 2026 and Icon Creator ‎ on October 12, 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.*