Comparison

Transparent Widget Maker, TW vs App ICON Changer

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

Head to head
About

Transparent Widget Maker, TW

Easily customize your iPhone home screen with transparent widgets. Select widget size, add your desired image, and tap to make areas transparent. Save the image to your photo library to use with other widget apps.

Highlights
  • Customizable transparent widgets
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Supports dark mode
  • Works on many devices
  • Save images to photo library
Features
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Customize your iPhone screen with Transparent widgets! ◆ The app is super easy to use! ◆ ① Select each size widget. ② Add the same image with your homescreen. ③ Tap the area where you want to make your home screen transparent and the image will be saved into your photo library(camera roll). ④ Go to the another app like 'WidgetPhoto', and set the image you've got as a widget image. That's all! ◆ Sticking points ◆ 1. Supported Dark mode. 2. Supported Many devices ◆ Future plans ◆ We will add as many features as possible. Thank you for your warm support message for the review!

About

App ICON Changer

Personalize your device's home screen with a vast library of custom icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Discover unique design packages updated weekly, offering over 800 aesthetic options to refresh your device's look.

Highlights
  • Custom icon packages
  • Backgrounds and widgets
  • Weekly updates
  • Over 800 custom icons
  • Unique designer packs
  • Aesthetic home screen customization
Features
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Bored of your standard home screen? Customize it with a unique collection of icons, backgrounds, and widgets. This feature is available now with the Shortcut app. ICONS Themer includes more than 13 amazing and unique packages created by professional designers for you. We have trendy packs like Christmas, Neon, Retro, and Tropical Lava. Our benefits: - More than 800 custom icons - Weekly updates - Unique designs - No Ads Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://icons.asapvisuals.com/legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://icons.asapvisuals.com/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Transparent Widget Maker, TW3 screens
App ICON Changer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App ICON Changer at 53% against Transparent Widget Maker, TW's 0%. App ICON Changer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (865 vs 12). Transparent Widget Maker, TW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. App ICON Changer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Transparent Widget Maker, TW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App ICON Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App ICON Changer has 865 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Transparent Widget Maker, TW's written reviews are positive against 53% of App ICON Changer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transparent Widget Maker, TW ships an update daily, App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Transparent Widget Maker, TW versus App ICON Changer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransparent Widget Maker, TWApp ICON Changer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (12 ratings)4.6 (865 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews52.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12865 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLisfee, Inc.ASAP Visuals, Inc.

Customer experience

Transparent Widget Maker, TW

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

App ICON Changer

All ratings865 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative42.4%

Bugs and requests

Transparent Widget Maker, TW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

App ICON Changer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Profile installation issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Subscription and payment problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free themes and icons
  • Ability to customize all apps
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Easier installation process

In-app purchases

None

Transparent Widget Maker, TW

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

App ICON Changer

Subscriptions4
  • Icons + themes monthly access$1.991 Month
  • Icons + themes monthly access$3.991 Month
  • Icons and themes annual access$9.991 Year
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  • Icons and themes annual access$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Transparent Widget Maker, TW free?
Transparent Widget Maker, TW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App ICON Changer free?
App ICON Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transparent Widget Maker, TW or App ICON Changer?
App ICON Changer is rated higher. Transparent Widget Maker, TW averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while App ICON Changer averages 4.6 from 865 ratings.
Do Transparent Widget Maker, TW or App ICON Changer have ads?
App ICON Changer shows ads; Transparent Widget Maker, TW does not.
Which is updated more often, Transparent Widget Maker, TW or App ICON Changer?
Transparent Widget Maker, TW ships an update daily, and App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Transparent Widget Maker, TW was updated on October 5, 2026 and App ICON Changer on October 18, 2026.

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