# Icon Changer vs iTheme

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTheme at 80% against Icon Changer's 23%. iTheme also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Changer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and iTheme sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTheme holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Icon Changer's written reviews are positive against 80% of iTheme's.

Icon Changer ships an update every 3 weeks, iTheme fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Changer | iTheme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-color-themes/id1562336315/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avirise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546367906) | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-color-themes/id1562336315)

Personalize your smartphone's appearance with a vast collection of custom app icons, widgets, and wallpapers. Easily transform your device's interface with unique themes and designs created by professional designers. Add color and style to your iPhone with this intuitive customization tool.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Widget themes, Wallpaper collection, Designer themes, Easy installation, iPhone optimization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Changer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Icon Changer | $9.99 | per year |
| Icon Changer | $19.99 | per year |
| Icon Changer | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited themes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $29.99 | one-time |


### iTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162)

Create custom desktop widgets for your device, including reminders, albums, clocks, and system information. Personalize your home screen with a rich variety of wallpapers and transparent widget options.

**Highlights:** Transparent desktop widgets, To-do reminders, Desktop album display, Customizable desktop clock, Oversized icon support, Anniversary reminders, System information display, Rich wallpaper variety

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week Professional Edition | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Three month membership | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| One month Professional Edition | $24.49 | per month |
| One year membership | $37.99 | per year |
| Open Pro senior member | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Is iTheme free?

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

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

iTheme is rated higher. Icon Changer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while iTheme averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Icon Changer or iTheme have ads?

Both Icon Changer and iTheme show ads.

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

Icon Changer ships an update every 3 weeks, and iTheme fortnightly. Most recently, Icon Changer was updated on November 3, 2026 and iTheme 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.*