Next Icon vs NewThing Widgets Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next Icon
Easily install custom icon packs with a single click or design your own unique icons and packs. Personalize your home screen with a vast library of pre-built elements and save your creations for future editing. This app simplifies icon customization without needing additional shortcut apps.
- One-click icon pack installation
- Create custom icons and packs
- Customize icons with pre-built elements
- Save and edit icons anytime
- Preview icons before installation
- No 'Shortcuts' app needed
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Install stylish Icon pack with only ONE click or design your icons/Packs and directly add them to your home screen. ◆No more need for the 'Shortcuts' app to create icons◆ ◆ Main features: * Install stylish icon pack with one click * So many icon packs for different themes * Create your icon and install icons directly * Customize your icons with 12000 prebuilt icons, text, backgrounds, etc * Save your icons and edit them any time * See your icons preview before install them. * completely match with 'Next Widget' and 'Next Keyboard' App * Totally free app FOREVER * No ads FOREVER Install Icon Pack Steps: 1.open 'Next Icon' 2.choose your icon pack 3.press on install and that's it! Install custom icon : 1.open 'Next Icon' 2.press + bottom 3.create your icon and select your reference app 4.press on saving and install Install custom Pack: 1.open 'Next Icon' 2.press + with double square shape 3.enter your pack details 3.add/create your icons 4.press on saving and install ----------------------------- ►Notes: 〉All icon pack is under their own designer support. 〉Please note: Please Report to us all translation or functionality problems through the Instagram support page. (link is inside the app)
NewThing Widgets Pro
Enhance your iPhone's home screen with over 100 customizable widgets and matching wallpapers. Choose from diverse categories like clocks, music, and photos to create a personalized and aesthetically pleasing layout. Enjoy seamless integration with light, dark, and liquid glass modes for a unified look.
- 100+ beautiful widgets
- 20+ unique categories
- Light, dark & liquid glass modes
- Music and photo widgets
- Matching wallpapers
- Easy customization
- Regular updates
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Transform your iPhone with 100+ stunning widgets and beautiful wallpapers designed for every style. From clock widgets and photo widgets to music widgets and aesthetic themes, everything is built to make your home screen smarter, cleaner, and more beautiful.Explore 20+ unique categories and create a home screen that truly feels yours. ◆ Key Features ◆ 100+ Beautiful Widgets Discover a large collection of stylish and functional widgets. ◆ 20+ Unique Categories Clocks, Photos, Music, Battery, Quotes, Contacts, Calculator, Weather, Notes & Lists, Events, World Clocks, Calendar, Compass, Screen Time, Pedometer, Search, and more. ◆ Light, Dark & Liquid Glass Modes Widgets automatically adapt to your iPhone appearance. ◆ Liquid Glass Tint Support Perfectly match widgets with your iPhone theme. ◆ Music Widgets Control and view music from Apple Music & Spotify directly on your home screen. ◆ Photo Widgets Showcase your favorite photos and memories beautifully. ◆ Beautiful Wallpapers Pair widgets with matching wallpapers for the perfect setup. ◆ Easy Customization Adjust widgets and create layouts your way. ◆ Smooth & Lightweight Optimized for performance and battery efficiency. ◆ Regular Updates New widgets and features added frequently. ◆ Why You'll Love It - Modern iPhone widgets for every aesthetic - Perfect for home screen customization - Clean, minimal, and elegant designs - Fast and easy setup -Designed for modern iOS widget layouts ◆ Make Your Home Screen Yours Create beautiful layouts using widgets, photos, wallpapers, and music controls. Download now and start building a home screen that looks amazing every day. ◆ Privacy First Your privacy is important to us. We collect only the minimal data necessary to provide a smooth experience. Learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://appslab.co/PrivacyPolicy/iNewThingWidgetsPro
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Next Icon at Free against NewThing Widgets Pro's $0.99. Next Icon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). NewThing Widgets Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Next Icon is free to download; NewThing Widgets Pro costs $0.99 up front. NewThing Widgets Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Next Icon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Next Icon ships an update every 2 weeks, NewThing Widgets Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next Icon | NewThing Widgets Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (467 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 467 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PURE PLANT PRO LTD. | AppsLab Co. |
Customer experience
Next Icon
NewThing Widgets Pro
Bugs and requests
Next Icon
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to load or connect to server
- Inability to save or apply custom icons
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Expand icon pack selection
- Add more app icon customization options
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
NewThing Widgets Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Next Icon
No in-app purchases
NewThing Widgets Pro
- Buy me a Coffee$1.99
- Buy me a Pizza$3.99
- Buy me a Dinner$9.99
Questions
Is Next Icon free?
Is NewThing Widgets Pro free?
Do Next Icon or NewThing Widgets Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, Next Icon or NewThing Widgets Pro?
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