# Icon Theme vs App ICON Changer

The clearest difference is monetization model: App ICON Changer at free with in-app purchases against Icon Theme's subscription. App ICON Changer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (52% vs 24%). Icon Theme's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Theme sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 764 and 867 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Icon Theme's written reviews are positive against 52% of App ICON Changer's.

Icon Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Theme | App ICON Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-theme-aesthetic-kit/id1540923737/reviews) | **[4.6 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-changer-theme-maker/id1541499853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 764 | **867** |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **52.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 116 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [小丽 严](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724030796) | [ASAP Visuals, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302922844) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-theme-aesthetic-kit/id1540923737)

Personalize your phone's home screen by replacing default app icons with custom designs. Choose from hundreds of icons, modify shapes and colors, and even set custom names for your apps. Protect your privacy with an icon lock feature.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon creation, Home screen widget support, Icon privacy lock, Customizable icon names, Hundreds of icon styles, Icon editor with unlimited possibilities, Instant home screen preview

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IconKit Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Icon Theme Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Aesthetic icon lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cute and customizable themes
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔥 Impressive visual effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Majority of content is paid
- 🤔 Limited free options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- Frequent app crashes
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free themes and widgets
- Ability to create custom icons and widgets
- Improved stability and performance


### 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 Theme free?

Icon Theme 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 Theme or App ICON Changer?

App ICON Changer is rated higher. Icon Theme averages 4.1 out of 5 from 764 ratings, while App ICON Changer averages 4.6 from 867 ratings.

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

App ICON Changer shows ads; Icon Theme does not.

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

Icon Theme ships an update every 3 weeks, and App ICON Changer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Icon Theme was updated on November 3, 2026 and App ICON Changer 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.*