Comparison

Custom App Icon Maker vs Transparent Widget

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

Head to head
About

Custom App Icon Maker

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
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IconKit is the ultimate app for anyone who wants to personalize their home screen and make it truly unique. With IconKit, users can create custom app icons and widgets that perfectly match their style and preferences. Whether you want to add a touch of color, a favorite photo, or a fun design to your home screen, IconKit has you covered. Creating custom icons and widgets with IconKit is easy and intuitive. Users can choose from a wide range of pre-made templates and designs, or create their own from scratch using the app's powerful editing tools. With features like layering, cropping, and color adjustment, users have complete control over every aspect of their custom icons and widgets. Once users have created their custom icons and widgets, they can easily apply them to their home screen. IconKit integrates seamlessly with iOS, allowing users to replace the default icons and widgets for their favorite apps and features with their own custom designs. This means that users can completely personalize their home screen and create a look that is entirely their own. In addition to its powerful customization features, IconKit also offers a range of useful tools and resources to help users get the most out of their home screen. Overall, IconKit is the perfect app for anyone who wants to take their home screen to the next level. With its easy-to-use interface, powerful customization tools, and vibrant community, IconKit is the ultimate tool for creating a home screen that is truly personalized and unique. Subscriptions: If you purchase a subscription, your Apple account will be charged. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: mastermindsoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: mastermindsoftware.co/termsofuse

About

Transparent Widget

Create custom widgets with clear backgrounds for your home screen. Easily add and position widgets, choosing from various styles and customizing names. Personalize your device's look with a unique and clean aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Transparent widget backgrounds
  • Customizable widget names and styles
  • Easy widget positioning
  • Screenshot upload for background setup
  • Multiple widget styles
Features
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Give your Home Screen a cleaner new look with a redesigned experience and transparent widgets. Choose Liquid Glass for the direct system glass effect, Transparent for a fully clear background, or Background Match to blend naturally with your wallpaper. Browse widgets with previews and configure every size in just a few simple steps. Liquid Glass requires iOS 26. Transparent Widget offers auto-renewable subscriptions. - Available plans, durations, and localized prices are shown on the purchase screen. Prices may vary by country or region. - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.onenice.tech/#/TransparentWidget/privacy Terms of Service: https://docs.onenice.tech/#/TransparentWidget/terms Contact us: hi@onenice.tech

Screenshots

Custom App Icon Maker4 screens
Transparent Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Custom App Icon Maker at 4.4 against Transparent Widget's 3.7. Custom App Icon Maker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Custom App Icon Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Transparent Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Custom App Icon Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Custom App Icon Maker's written reviews are positive against 46% of Transparent Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Custom App Icon Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Transparent Widget every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Custom App Icon Maker versus Transparent Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustom App Icon MakerTransparent Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (96 ratings) — better3.7 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better45.6% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasterMind Software LLCChengdu Reinvent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Custom App Icon Maker

All ratings96 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Transparent Widget

All ratings51 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative45.0%

Bugs and requests

Custom App Icon Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Transparent Widget

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Widgets not displaying properly
  • Blank widgets with black/white borders
  • Clock widget not working
  • Inability to delete widgets
  • App not showing up in widget selection

Requested features

5 requests
  • More widget options
  • Ability to change font style
  • Support for iPad
  • Customizable widget colors
  • 12-hour time format option

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Custom App Icon Maker

Subscriptions3
  • IconKit Pro$7.997 Days
  • IconKit Pro$9.991 Month
  • IconKit Pro$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • IconKit Pro$9.99
  • IconKit Pro$14.99
  • IconKit Pro$29.99
4 purchases

Transparent Widget

Subscriptions3
  • Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Pro (Quarterly)$1.993 Months
  • Pro (Yearly)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$14.99

Questions

Is Custom App Icon Maker free?
Custom App Icon Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transparent Widget free?
Transparent Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Custom App Icon Maker or Transparent Widget?
Custom App Icon Maker is rated higher. Custom App Icon Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Transparent Widget averages 3.7 from 51 ratings.
Do Custom App Icon Maker or Transparent Widget have ads?
Neither Custom App Icon Maker nor Transparent Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Custom App Icon Maker or Transparent Widget?
Custom App Icon Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Transparent Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Custom App Icon Maker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Transparent Widget on October 15, 2026.

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