# Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets vs Icon Changer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Icon Changer at free with in-app purchases against Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets's subscription. Icon Changer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 637). Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 45%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Icon Changer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets against 4.4 for Icon Changer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Changer has 7.6K ratings behind it against 637, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets's written reviews are positive against 45% of Icon Changer's.

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets ships an update monthly, Icon Changer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets | Icon Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-iconthemes-widgets/id1535254664/reviews) | **[4.4 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-widgets-themes/id1544081184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 637 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 352 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |

**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


### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-widgets-themes/id1544081184)

Personalize your phone's home screen with custom themes and icons. Create unique looks with a variety of color options and pre-made kits. Easily change app icons and set wallpapers to refresh your device's appearance.

**Highlights:** Extensive icon library for customization, Flat and gradient color options, Pre-made icon theme kits, Custom icon creation tool, Wallpaper setting, HealthKit integration for widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Icons, Thmes & Widget - Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great designs
- 👍 Free to use
- ✨ Aesthetic customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features are premium
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📦 Limited free icon options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Saved icons not showing up correctly
- Issues with Facetime and other app integrations

**Requested features**

- More free icon and widget options
- Ability to change icons for all apps
- Clearer instructions for installing icons


## Frequently asked questions

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

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets 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, Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets or Icon Changer?

Icon Changer is rated higher. Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Icon Changer averages 4.4 from 7.6K ratings.

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

Neither Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets nor Icon Changer shows ads.

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

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets ships an update monthly, and Icon Changer every 10 days. Most recently, Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Icon Changer on November 6, 2026.

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