# Icon Maker vs Icon Changer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Icon Maker at freemium against Icon Changer's subscription. Icon Changer's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 32) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Icon Changer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Icon Maker against 4.4 for Icon Changer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Changer has 7.5K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Icon Maker ships an update monthly, Icon Changer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Maker | Icon Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-maker-custom-app-icon/id1537313435/reviews)** | [4.4 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-widgets-themes/id1544081184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 24 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5SKay Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297846437) | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) |

## 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 |


### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-widgets-themes/id1544081184)

Personalize your phone's home screen with custom themes and icons. Choose from a vast library, apply flat or gradient colors, and utilize pre-made kits for a fresh look. Easily create and save custom wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Extensive icon library for customization, Flat and gradient color options for icons, Pre-made icon theme kits, Customizable icon creation, Wallpaper saving feature, HealthKit integration for step widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Icons, Thmes & Widget - Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great designs
- 👍 Free to use
- ✨ Aesthetic customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features are premium
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📦 Limited free icon options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Saved icons not showing up correctly
- Issues with Facetime and other app integrations

**Requested features**

- More free icon and widget options
- Ability to change icons for all apps
- Clearer instructions for installing icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Maker free?

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

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

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

Icon Maker is rated higher. Icon Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Icon Changer averages 4.4 from 7.5K ratings.

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

Neither Icon Maker nor Icon Changer shows ads.

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

Icon Maker ships an update monthly, and Icon Changer every 9 days. Most recently, Icon Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Icon Changer on November 2, 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.*