# Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets vs StandBy

The clearest difference is rating: Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets at 4.4 against StandBy's 3.3. Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets also leads on ratings volume (634 vs 44). StandBy's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 StandBy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets has 634 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets's written reviews are positive against 60% of StandBy's.

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets ships an update monthly, StandBy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets | StandBy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-iconthemes-widgets/id1535254664/reviews)** | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **634** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 352 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## 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


### StandBy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432)

Transform your iPhone into a smart bedside display while charging. View widgets like clocks, calendars, and photos in landscape mode. Customize themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Smart landscape display mode, Bedside clock functionality, Digital photo frame, Customizable widgets (clock, calendar, photo), Themed interfaces, Pro features with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy+ | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| StandBy+ | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is StandBy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets or StandBy?

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets is rated higher. Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 634 ratings, while StandBy averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.

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

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

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

Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets ships an update monthly, and StandBy every 8 days. Most recently, Customize Icon・Themes, Widgets was updated on September 29, 2026 and StandBy on September 22, 2026.

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