Comparison

Countdown vs Iconic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown

Features
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Countdown is a reminder and time management application that will remind you to cherish time at all times. Supports custom widget backgrounds, so you can see how long it is before your important date on the phone screen, reminding you that important things are about to happen. You can also use Widget to beautify the homepage of your mobile phone, add personalized customization, and highlight the difference. It can help you make project plans, set meeting reminders, arrange your schedule and stay focused. It can also be used to record memo events and help you manage your time better. [E.g] #Girlfriend birthday reminder #Wedding anniversary reminder #Important exam reminder #Remind after get off work #Travel day reminder #US election reminder #Birth time #Death timer [feature] # Fully support the latest iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 system widgets; #Always remind you to cherish time and watch time changes; # Customizable widget background, custom widget color and custom widget definition; # Support daily, weekly and monthly recalculation; #Support classification management function to better help you manage all event reminders; #You can set the background for each event, a small and beautiful time reminder application; # Provide a variety of cool animations to make you have a different mood; # Simple operation interface makes the operation more concise;

About

Iconic

Customize your phone's home screen with a vast library of icon themes and designs. Change any app icon, upload your own images, or create unique themes with an intuitive editor. Personalize your device's look effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Extensive icon theme library
  • Change any app icon
  • Upload custom symbols
  • Create custom themes
  • Intuitive interface
  • Apply themes to all apps
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Welcome to Iconic - The Ultimate App Icon Customization Tool for Your Home Screen Endless Icon Customization Options: With Iconic, you gain access to an extensive library of hundreds of beautifully crafted icon themes, designs, and styles. Looking for more customization options outside of system features? Change any app on your device's home screen for something fresh while fitting in perfectly on your iPhone or iPad. From vibrant gradients to elegant minimalist icons, Iconic has something for everyone. Express your personality, match your phone's theme, or simply choose icons that resonate with your mood - the possibilities are limitless! Change ANY App Icon: Iconic remembers all your favorite apps and can apply them to any theme in just a few taps. Mix and match by applying any theme to a wide selection of symbols. If Iconic does not currently have the perfect symbol for your favorite app, upload custom symbols from your camera roll to ensure all your apps receive a fresh look. Alternatively, use the provided request form, and those icons may be included in a future update! Create Your Own Theme: Use Iconic's extensive theme editor to easily make custom themes with unique icon colors, backgrounds, foregrounds, images, icon sizes and more! You can even upload an image from your camera roll to serve as the background for your favorite app icons! These themes can easily be applied to all your apps without a hassle. Alternatively, explore the large gallery of hundreds of premade themes. Simple, Easy, and Intuitive Interface: Iconic boasts a user-friendly and intuitive interface, making the process of icon customization a breeze. Whether you're tech-savvy or new to customization, you'll find the app effortlessly familiar to navigate. With just a few taps, you can instantly and easily apply your preferred icon style to any app on your iPhone or iPad's home screen. Some features require Iconic Premium, a paid subscription. Terms of Use: https://appsmithapp.github.io/termsofuse/ Privacy Policy: https://appsmithapp.github.io/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Iconic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at weekly against Iconic's monthly. Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Iconic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update weekly, Iconic monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown versus Iconic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownIconic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—58 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer轩 张Jack Minehan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Subscription one month$9.991 Month
  • Subscription one Year$29.991 Year
9 purchases

Iconic

Subscriptions7
  • Premium (Weekly) (Founder)$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly (Special Offer)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly (Spring Sale)$2.991 Month
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  • Premium (Monthly) (Founder)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly (Special Offer)$9.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly (Spring Sale)$14.991 Year
  • Premium (Yearly) (Founder)$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime (Spring Sale)$24.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iconic free?
Iconic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or Iconic have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Iconic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Iconic?
Countdown ships an update weekly, and Iconic monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and Iconic on November 3, 2026.

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