Comparison

Widget spacer vs Iconic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widget spacer

Customize your iOS 16 Lock Screen by adding transparent widgets to reposition existing elements. Choose from two sizes and an inline option for date style, or add a custom message above the clock.

Highlights
  • Transparent widget spacers
  • Customizable widget placement
  • Two widget sizes
  • Inline date style option
  • Custom message above clock
Features
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Use these new widget spacers to move your new iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets to where you want them to be. Two sizes are available for better customisation, as well as an inline option to shorten the date style. You can also set a custom message in the settings app to show above the clock. Nice.

About

Iconic

Customize your phone's home screen with a vast library of icon themes and designs. Change any app icon, upload your own images, or create unique themes with an intuitive editor. Personalize your device's look effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Extensive icon theme library
  • Change any app icon
  • Upload custom symbols
  • Create custom themes
  • Intuitive interface
  • Apply themes to all apps
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Welcome to Iconic - The Ultimate App Icon Customization Tool for Your Home Screen Endless Icon Customization Options: With Iconic, you gain access to an extensive library of hundreds of beautifully crafted icon themes, designs, and styles. Looking for more customization options outside of system features? Change any app on your device's home screen for something fresh while fitting in perfectly on your iPhone or iPad. From vibrant gradients to elegant minimalist icons, Iconic has something for everyone. Express your personality, match your phone's theme, or simply choose icons that resonate with your mood - the possibilities are limitless! Change ANY App Icon: Iconic remembers all your favorite apps and can apply them to any theme in just a few taps. Mix and match by applying any theme to a wide selection of symbols. If Iconic does not currently have the perfect symbol for your favorite app, upload custom symbols from your camera roll to ensure all your apps receive a fresh look. Alternatively, use the provided request form, and those icons may be included in a future update! Create Your Own Theme: Use Iconic's extensive theme editor to easily make custom themes with unique icon colors, backgrounds, foregrounds, images, icon sizes and more! You can even upload an image from your camera roll to serve as the background for your favorite app icons! These themes can easily be applied to all your apps without a hassle. Alternatively, explore the large gallery of hundreds of premade themes. Simple, Easy, and Intuitive Interface: Iconic boasts a user-friendly and intuitive interface, making the process of icon customization a breeze. Whether you're tech-savvy or new to customization, you'll find the app effortlessly familiar to navigate. With just a few taps, you can instantly and easily apply your preferred icon style to any app on your iPhone or iPad's home screen. Some features require Iconic Premium, a paid subscription. Terms of Use: https://appsmithapp.github.io/termsofuse/ Privacy Policy: https://appsmithapp.github.io/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Widget spacer4 screens
Iconic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Widget spacer at none against Iconic's 9. Widget spacer also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Iconic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Widget spacer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Widget spacer against 4.4 for Iconic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Widget spacer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Iconic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget spacer ships an update daily, Iconic monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Widget spacer versus Iconic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget spacerIconic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (92 ratings) — better4.4 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92 — better57
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard ShiltonJack Minehan

Customer experience

Widget spacer

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%

Iconic

All ratings44 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

None

Widget spacer

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Iconic

Subscriptions7
  • Premium (Weekly) (Founder)$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly (Special Offer)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly (Spring Sale)$2.991 Month
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  • Premium (Monthly) (Founder)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly (Special Offer)$9.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly (Spring Sale)$14.991 Year
  • Premium (Yearly) (Founder)$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime (Spring Sale)$24.99

Questions

Is Widget spacer free?
Widget spacer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iconic free?
Iconic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widget spacer or Iconic?
Widget spacer is rated higher. Widget spacer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Iconic averages 4.4 from 57 ratings.
Do Widget spacer or Iconic have ads?
Neither Widget spacer nor Iconic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget spacer or Iconic?
Widget spacer ships an update daily, and Iconic monthly. Most recently, Widget spacer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Iconic on October 24, 2026.

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