# Icon Maker vs App ICON Changer

The clearest difference is ads: Icon Maker at none against App ICON Changer's shown. App ICON Changer's advantage is ratings volume (867 vs 32) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and App ICON Changer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App ICON Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App ICON Changer has 867 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Icon Maker ships an update monthly, App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Maker | App ICON Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-maker-custom-app-icon/id1537313435/reviews) | **[4.6 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-changer-theme-maker/id1541499853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **867** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5SKay Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297846437) | [ASAP Visuals, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302922844) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-maker-custom-app-icon/id1537313435)

Design and customize app icon shortcuts for your home screen with a variety of attractive themes. Easily create unique and aesthetic interfaces with widgets and beautiful designs.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon design, Home screen theme customization, Widget integration, Multiple design templates, Easy setup, Vast theme library

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### App ICON Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-changer-theme-maker/id1541499853)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icons + themes monthly access | $1.99 | per month |
| Icons + themes monthly access | $3.99 | per month |
| Icons and themes annual access | $9.99 | per year |
| Icons and themes annual access | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🤩 Aesthetically pleasing designs
- 💫 Great customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🔒 Limited free functionality
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and errors
- ⏱️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Profile installation issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Subscription and payment problems

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Maker free?

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

### Is App ICON Changer free?

App ICON Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Maker or App ICON Changer?

App ICON Changer is rated higher. Icon Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while App ICON Changer averages 4.6 from 867 ratings.

### Do Icon Maker or App ICON Changer have ads?

App ICON Changer shows ads; Icon Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Maker or App ICON Changer?

Icon Maker ships an update monthly, and App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Icon Maker was updated on October 8, 2026 and App ICON Changer on October 21, 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.*