# Icon Changer vs StandBy

The clearest difference is rating: Icon Changer at 4.4 against StandBy's 3.3. Icon Changer also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 44) and device support (3 vs 1). StandBy's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Changer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and StandBy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Icon Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Changer has 7.6K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Icon Changer's written reviews are positive against 60% of StandBy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Icon Changer ships an update every 10 days, StandBy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer | StandBy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-widgets-themes/id1544081184/reviews)** | [3.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 290 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## What reviewers say

### 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. Create unique looks with a variety of color options and pre-made kits. Easily change app icons and set wallpapers to refresh your device's appearance.

**Highlights:** Extensive icon library for customization, Flat and gradient color options, Pre-made icon theme kits, Custom icon creation tool, Wallpaper setting, HealthKit integration for 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


### StandBy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widgets/id6468032432)

Transform your iPhone into a smart bedside display while charging. View widgets like clocks, calendars, and photos in landscape mode. Customize themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Smart landscape display mode, Bedside clock functionality, Digital photo frame, Customizable widgets (clock, calendar, photo), Themed interfaces, Pro features with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy+ | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| StandBy+ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Creative customization options
- ✨ Visually appealing designs
- ✅ Works as intended (for some)
- 💰 One-time purchase (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 App requires payment
- 🚫 Widgets are paid
- 📉 Limited free designs
- 💰 Greedy money grab
- ❌ Non-functional without payment

**Reported bugs**

- Clock not accurate
- Standby widgets not working (weather, date)
- Weather widget does not recognize location
- Weather widget fails to update in standby/homescreen
- App doesn't request location permissions for weather

**Requested features**

- Fix standby widgets (weather, date)
- Improve weather widget location recognition
- Make app functional without immediate payment
- Add more diverse widget designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Is StandBy free?

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

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

Icon Changer is rated higher. Icon Changer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while StandBy averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Icon Changer or StandBy have ads?

Neither Icon Changer nor StandBy shows ads.

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

Icon Changer ships an update every 10 days, and StandBy every 8 days. Most recently, Icon Changer was updated on November 9, 2026 and StandBy on November 7, 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.*