# Icon Maker vs Iconic

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Icon Maker at 14.0 against Iconic's 16.4. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Iconic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Iconic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 58 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Maker | Iconic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-maker-custom-app-icon/id1537313435/reviews) | **[4.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconic-app-icon-changer/id6454675338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5SKay Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297846437) | [Jack Minehan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571773519) |

## 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 |


### Iconic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconic-app-icon-changer/id6454675338)

Customize your phone's home screen with a vast library of icon themes and designs. Change any app icon, upload your own images, or create unique themes with an intuitive editor. Personalize your device's look effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Extensive icon theme library, Change any app icon, Upload custom symbols, Create custom themes, Intuitive interface, Apply themes to all apps

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Weekly) (Founder) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly (Special Offer) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly (Spring Sale) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) (Founder) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly (Special Offer) | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (Spring Sale) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium (Yearly) (Founder) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime (Spring Sale) | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Maker free?

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

### Is Iconic free?

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

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

Iconic is rated higher. Icon Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Iconic averages 4.4 from 58 ratings.

### Do Icon Maker or Iconic have ads?

Neither Icon Maker nor Iconic shows ads.

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

Icon Maker ships an update monthly, and Iconic monthly. Most recently, Icon Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Iconic on November 3, 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.*