# Icon Skins Maker vs App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

The clearest difference is rating: App Icon Maker & Custom Theme at 4.3 against Icon Skins Maker's 3.8. Icon Skins Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Skins Maker sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 755 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Icon Skins Maker's written reviews are positive against 70% of App Icon Maker & Custom Theme's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Icon Skins Maker ships an update every 2 months, App Icon Maker & Custom Theme monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Skins Maker | App Icon Maker & Custom Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-skins-maker/id427148293/reviews) | **[4.3 (755 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 253 | **755** |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Skins Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-skins-maker/id427148293)

Transform your iPhone's home screen with custom wallpapers, icon frames, shelves, and decorations. Easily import your own photos or choose from a variety of backgrounds and design elements to create a unique and outstanding look for your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable backgrounds, Import personal photos, 3D and 2D shelves, Unique icon frames, Decorative elements, Built-in design store

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smileys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sport | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hot Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nature Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable backgrounds
- 🎨 Variety of design options
- 💡 Ability to create unique home screens
- 🤩 Fun and creative
- 🔥 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🙄 Doesn't work as expected
- 😕 Difficult to use
- 🤨 Misleading description

**Reported bugs**

- Saving wallpaper doesn't work
- Frames and shelves don't line up properly
- App doesn't respond to user input
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More background options
- Add ability to use own photos
- Improve icon alignment
- Provide better instructions
- Update for newer iOS versions


### App Icon Maker & Custom Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-icon-maker-and-custom-theme/id1535101746)

Create personalized app icons to customize your device's home screen. Access a vast library of fonts, stickers, stock images, filters, and borders to design unique icons. Remove ads and unlock all features with a PRO subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon design, Extensive font library, Vast sticker collection, Royalty-free stock images, Image filters and borders, Full cut-out tool

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Icon Maker PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| App Icon Maker PRO Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| AI Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Beautiful and high-quality icons
- 💡 Versatile app creation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free icon options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to apply custom icons

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when trying to apply custom icons
- Some icons not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- More free icon packs
- Ability to apply custom icons directly
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Skins Maker free?

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

### Is App Icon Maker & Custom Theme free?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Skins Maker or App Icon Maker & Custom Theme?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme is rated higher. Icon Skins Maker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while App Icon Maker & Custom Theme averages 4.3 from 755 ratings.

### Do Icon Skins Maker or App Icon Maker & Custom Theme have ads?

App Icon Maker & Custom Theme shows ads; Icon Skins Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Skins Maker or App Icon Maker & Custom Theme?

Icon Skins Maker ships an update every 2 months, and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme monthly. Most recently, Icon Skins Maker was updated on October 22, 2026 and App Icon Maker & Custom Theme 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.*