# Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets vs App ICON Changer

The clearest difference is monetization model: App ICON Changer at free with in-app purchases against Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets's subscription. App ICON Changer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 53%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and App ICON Changer 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 Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 636 and 867 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets's written reviews are positive against 53% of App ICON Changer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets ships an update monthly, App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets | App ICON Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-iconthemes-widgets/id1535254664/reviews) | **[4.6 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-changer-theme-maker/id1541499853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 636 | **867** |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 352 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [ASAP Visuals, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302922844) |

## What reviewers say

### Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-iconthemes-widgets/id1535254664)

Personalize your iOS home screen with custom icons and widgets. Create unique icon sets using a vast library of glyphs, your own photos, or custom colors and gradients. Save different configurations for quick style changes and generate matching wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Create custom icons from glyphs or photos, Apply custom backgrounds, borders, and gradients, Generate custom wallpapers, Add icons and widgets to lock screen, Save and switch between icon configurations, Seamlessly open App Store apps via Shortcuts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Iconboard Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Iconboard Pro (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Neu Icon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neu Red Icon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orb Icon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orb 2 Icon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Iconboard Pro (Offer Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Really Generous Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iconboard Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient icon customization
- 💡 Ability to create custom icons
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Faster app launches than Shortcuts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new iOS updates
- 🔒 Unsigned profile raises security concerns
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior (some apps redirect, others don't)

**Reported bugs**

- Transparent backgrounds not working as expected
- Corrupted/bad profiles preventing icon downloads
- Majority of icons not working after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for iPad
- Ability to resize icons
- Option to recolor uploaded icons
- Integrate with widget customization
- Automatic icon assignment based on app bundle ID


### App ICON Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-changer-theme-maker/id1541499853)

Personalize your device's home screen with a vast library of custom icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Discover unique design packages updated weekly, offering over 800 aesthetic options to refresh your device's look.

**Highlights:** Custom icon packages, Backgrounds and widgets, Weekly updates, Over 800 custom icons, Unique designer packs, Aesthetic home screen customization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icons + themes monthly access | $1.99 | per month |
| Icons + themes monthly access | $3.99 | per month |
| Icons and themes annual access | $9.99 | per year |
| Icons and themes annual access | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🤩 Aesthetically pleasing designs
- 💫 Great customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🔒 Limited free functionality
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and errors
- ⏱️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Profile installation issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Subscription and payment problems

**Requested features**

- More free themes and icons
- Ability to customize all apps
- Improved stability and performance
- Easier installation process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets free?

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App ICON Changer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets or App ICON Changer?

App ICON Changer is rated higher. Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while App ICON Changer averages 4.6 from 867 ratings.

### Do Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets or App ICON Changer have ads?

App ICON Changer shows ads; Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets or App ICON Changer?

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets ships an update monthly, and App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets was updated on October 22, 2026 and App ICON Changer on October 21, 2026.

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