# Custom App Icon Maker vs Theme Store

The clearest difference is rating: Custom App Icon Maker at 4.5 against Theme Store's 2.9. Custom App Icon Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (95 vs 20). Theme Store's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Theme Store sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Custom App Icon Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Custom App Icon Maker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Theme Store's.

Custom App Icon Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Theme Store monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom App Icon Maker | Theme Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-app-icon-maker-iconkit/id1535343673/reviews)** | [2.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-store-widget-changer/id1558427419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) | [Luan Tran Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237758272) |

## 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 |


### Theme Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-store-widget-changer/id1558427419)

Personalize your iPhone with custom icons and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of artistic designs to match your mood and follow simple video guides for quick setup. Offers unlimited theme installation through a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom icon packs, Wallpaper changer, Artist-designed themes, Step-by-step installation guides, Unlimited theme installation subscription

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Diamond Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom App Icon Maker free?

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

### Is Theme Store free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Custom App Icon Maker or Theme Store?

Custom App Icon Maker is rated higher. Custom App Icon Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Theme Store averages 2.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Custom App Icon Maker or Theme Store have ads?

Theme Store shows ads; Custom App Icon Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Custom App Icon Maker or Theme Store?

Custom App Icon Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Theme Store monthly. Most recently, Custom App Icon Maker was updated on September 17, 2026 and Theme Store on September 16, 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.*