# ThemeBox vs ThemeApp

The clearest difference is monetization model: ThemeApp at free with in-app purchases against ThemeBox's subscription. ThemeBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThemeBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ThemeApp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for ThemeBox against 3.5 for ThemeApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThemeBox has 514 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ThemeBox ships an update every 5 days, ThemeApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThemeBox | ThemeApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themebox-widgetsthemesicons/id1665600829/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themeapp-themes-and-widgets/id6742996746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) |

## What reviewers say

### ThemeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themebox-widgetsthemesicons/id1665600829)

Personalize your iPhone with a wide array of original themes, including custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers for both your home and lock screens. Transform your device into a unique work of art to match your style and mood.

**Highlights:** Custom iPhone themes, Home screen widgets, Custom icons, Lock screen styles, Exclusive wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great app
- 🎨 Lots of themes and wallpapers
- 👍 Free to use
- 🎉 Fantastic
- ✨ Beautiful wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to earn gems
- 🚫 Ads don't work
- 🔒 Can't apply themes/wallpapers without gems
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Unreasonable gem requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Ads fail to load
- Gems not awarded properly for sharing/referrals
- Inability to apply themes/wallpapers
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn gems
- Reduce gem requirements for themes/wallpapers
- Fix ad issues
- Add more theme/wallpaper options
- Improve overall stability and performance


### ThemeApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themeapp-themes-and-widgets/id6742996746)

Personalize your iPhone with stunning themes, aesthetic widgets, and stylish icons. Choose from over 1000 curated designs to transform your home screen into a work of art. Enjoy regular updates and one-tap customization.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 aesthetic themes, Stunning wallpapers, Exquisite icon packs, Functional widgets, Regular content updates, One-tap customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Popular Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Max Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThemeBox free?

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

### Is ThemeApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThemeBox or ThemeApp?

ThemeBox is rated higher. ThemeBox averages 3.6 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while ThemeApp averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do ThemeBox or ThemeApp have ads?

ThemeApp shows ads; ThemeBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThemeBox or ThemeApp?

ThemeBox ships an update every 5 days, and ThemeApp every 2 months. Most recently, ThemeBox was updated on October 22, 2026 and ThemeApp on October 24, 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.*