# Icon Skins  & Frames vs Widgetmania

The clearest difference is ads: Widgetmania at none against Icon Skins  & Frames's shown. Widgetmania also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Icon Skins  & Frames's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 113). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Skins  & Frames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Widgetmania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetmania holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Skins  & Frames has 1.7K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Icon Skins  & Frames's written reviews are positive against 82% of Widgetmania's.

Icon Skins  & Frames ships an update every 4 months, Widgetmania fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Skins  & Frames | Widgetmania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-skins-and-frames/id400677318/reviews) | **[4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmania-custom-widgets/id870643968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Apps LLc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131593451) | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Skins  & Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-skins-and-frames/id400677318)

Personalize your device with unique app icon shapes and stunning wallpapers. Add customizable widgets to your lock screen for weather, contacts, and more. Get weekly updates with high-quality, original backgrounds optimized for your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon shapes, Unique wallpapers, Lock screen widgets, Weekly free updates, Optimized for iPhone retina displays, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Skins PRO Subscription | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Gorgeous wallpapers
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 💡 Wide variety of options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most wallpapers locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or open
- Incompatible with newer devices
- Ads disrupt user experience

**Requested features**

- More free wallpaper options
- Ability to use own photos
- Better search and filtering


### Widgetmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmania-custom-widgets/id870643968)

Design and personalize your home screen with a vast collection of customizable widgets. Add notes, clocks, calendars, and photos to create a unique look for your device. Tailor every aspect, from backgrounds and borders to fonts and colors, to match your style.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets (notes, clock, calendar, photos), Customize widget backgrounds (color, image, gallery), Add widget borders (size, color), Choose digital or analog clocks, Select from hundreds of fonts, Add multiple notes or photos to widgets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version WigetMania | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Version WigetMania | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Skins  & Frames free?

Icon Skins  & Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widgetmania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Icon Skins  & Frames or Widgetmania?

Widgetmania is rated higher. Icon Skins  & Frames averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Widgetmania averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do Icon Skins  & Frames or Widgetmania have ads?

Icon Skins  & Frames shows ads; Widgetmania does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Skins  & Frames or Widgetmania?

Icon Skins  & Frames ships an update every 4 months, and Widgetmania fortnightly. Most recently, Icon Skins  & Frames was updated on October 14, 2026 and Widgetmania on October 16, 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.*