SymbolGrid vs SF Icon Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SymbolGrid
Explore and find SF Symbols with this dedicated browser. Quickly search, filter, and preview symbols for your development projects. Access a comprehensive library of icons for iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms.
- SF Symbols browser
- Search and filter symbols
- Preview icons
- Comprehensive library
- Cross-platform support
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SF Icon Studio
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Create stunning, professional app icons in seconds with Icon Studio. Designed specifically for Apple developers, this powerful tool lets you transform SF Symbols into beautiful, production-ready app icons with complete control over every detail. EFFORTLESS ICON DESIGN - Start with any SF Symbol or upload your own - Precise control over colors and gradients - Real-time preview on different backgrounds - Adjust size, weight, and positioning with pixel-perfect precision SEAMLESS WORKFLOW - Export all required icon sizes with one click - Automatic generation of App Store, Spotlight, and Settings icons - Support for iOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SymbolGrid at Free against SF Icon Studio's $9.99. SymbolGrid also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
SymbolGrid is free to download; SF Icon Studio costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SymbolGrid ships an update monthly, SF Icon Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymbolGrid | SF Icon Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dalton Alexandre | Jan Chalupa |
In-app purchases
SymbolGrid
No in-app purchases
SF Icon Studio
No in-app purchases
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