# Custom App Icon Maker vs Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Custom App Icon Maker at 50% against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 18%. Custom App Icon Maker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 96). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom App Icon Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Custom App Icon Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget+ Custom HomeScreen has 3.5K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Custom App Icon Maker's written reviews are positive against 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's.

Custom App Icon Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom App Icon Maker | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-app-icon-maker-iconkit/id1535343673/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) |

## What reviewers say

### Custom App Icon Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-app-icon-maker-iconkit/id1535343673)

Personalize your mobile device's home screen with custom app icons and widgets. Easily create unique designs from templates or from scratch using powerful editing tools. Apply your creations seamlessly to achieve a truly personalized look.

**Highlights:** Create custom app icons, Design custom widgets, Wide range of templates, Powerful editing tools, Layering and cropping, Color adjustment, Seamless iOS integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IconKit Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| IconKit Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| IconKit Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| IconKit Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| IconKit Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| IconKit Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


### Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of styles or design your own with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.  Transform your device with unique themes and useful clock or photo widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets with various styles, Personalize fonts, text color, and backgrounds, Themed packs with wallpapers and icons, Clock and date widgets in multiple sizes, Photo and motivation widgets, Easy step-by-step customization guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget+ Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Yearly Vip | $29.99 | per year |
| Widget+ VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Helpful guidance
- 💡 Lots of good widgets
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Customization issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription screen
- Widgets not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and themes
- Ability to use own photos
- Cheaper subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom App Icon Maker free?

Custom App Icon Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Custom App Icon Maker or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Custom App Icon Maker is rated higher. Custom App Icon Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Custom App Icon Maker or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Neither Custom App Icon Maker nor Widget+ Custom HomeScreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Custom App Icon Maker or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Custom App Icon Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Most recently, Custom App Icon Maker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen on October 18, 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.*