Comparison

Pond Koi vs ClearIcon

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

Head to head
About

Pond Koi

Create a serene digital pond with swimming koi, customizable backgrounds, and natural soundscapes. Interact with the fish, add flowers, and enjoy a stress-relieving visual and auditory experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic koi fish simulation
  • Customizable pond backgrounds
  • Interactive fish feeding and teasing
  • Variety of natural sound effects
  • Flower and leaf arrangement
  • Realistic water splashes and ripples
Features
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Enjoy the aesthetic beauty of koi and the playful charm of a realistic lotus pond. The koi pond is filled with beautiful, carefree fish—plump, adorable, and full of life. It’s the perfect place to pause, soothe your weary mind and body, and lift your spirits. You can watch and play with the beautiful fish—feed them, tease them, ripple the water to stir them up, and interact with them in various ways. Admire a variety of flowers and foliage. Use the diverse range of decorative elements—not just for show, but for interactive fun: click and drag to place shapes, and choose between flowing or static special effects. Play with the water; experience incredibly realistic splashes and perfect 3D effects that showcase the true nature of water. Switch between various built-in sound effects (including domestic pets, wildlife, birds, whales, insects, frogs, nature sounds, ambient mixes, flowing water, weather sounds, artificial noises, and more—with a rich and growing library). You can also play your own favorite music. Change the background or use your own photos and images to customize the pond's setting. Mix and match elements—flowers, leaves, feathers, and more—with built-in or custom backgrounds and sounds to create your own unique lotus pond scene. Combine koi with nature sounds and music. Play nature sounds or music individually, or mix them together for a harmonious blend. Enjoy the dual pleasure of listening to music while watching and playing with the beautiful fish. It brings joy and relaxation during your downtime, aiding in rest, sleep, exercise, quiet reflection, meditation, or even a quick, soothing break at work. It is also perfect for children; they can play in this beautiful pond while learning about various adorable animals—let these cute creatures grow alongside your little ones! The animal family keeps growing, as they love your little ones too. Stunningly beautiful, realistic, and fun for all ages—easy to pick up and play instantly, with no complex setup required. Make your setup truly unique—a real head-turner that will be the envy of everyone around you. You can even take screenshots and record videos to show off your luxurious koi pond on social media, displaying just how well you’ve raised these beautiful, chubby, and adorable fish! They’re delightful to look at and fun to play with—but remember, they aren't for eating! Made up your mind? Great! Then don't wait— Download it now and dive in! Come and explore the beautiful, realistic world created just for you! Feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything. Wishing you lots of joy! Contact email: puke365@163.com.

About

ClearIcon

Create transparent icons that blend seamlessly with your wallpaper for a clean, minimalist home screen. Easily generate individual icons or sets to showcase your favorite wallpapers without obstruction. Transform your device's aesthetic with a simple, one-tap process.

Highlights
  • Create transparent icons
  • Minimalist home screen aesthetic
  • Showcase wallpapers
  • One-tap icon generation
  • Individual or set generation
  • Works with any wallpaper
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# Reveal Your Beautiful Wallpaper with ClearIcon ClearIcon lets you create stunning transparent icons that seamlessly blend with your wallpaper, giving your home screen a clean, unobstructed, and aesthetically pleasing look. ## Why Choose ClearIcon? • Create transparent icons that let your wallpaper shine through • Design a minimalist, clutter-free home screen aesthetic • Showcase your favorite wallpapers without obstruction • Easy one-tap icon generation process • Generate individual icons or create a complete set at once • Works with any wallpaper - patterns, photos, or art ## How It Works 1. Import your current wallpaper 2. Select the app positions you want to make transparent 3. Generate transparent icons with a single tap 4. Install via Shortcuts (no jailbreak required) 5. Enjoy your beautiful, unobstructed wallpaper! ClearIcon is the simplest way to achieve that clean, minimalist home screen look you've always wanted. Let your creativity shine by revealing more of your favorite wallpapers! Perfect for minimalists, aesthetic enthusiasts, and anyone who loves to customize their device. Download ClearIcon today and transform your home screen into a work of art! Note: Transparent icons work through the iOS Shortcuts feature. The app guides you through the simple installation process.

Screenshots

Pond Koi4 screens
ClearIcon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClearIcon at Free against Pond Koi's $2.99. ClearIcon also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Pond Koi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (31% vs 0%). On rating and ads 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

ClearIcon is free to download; Pond Koi costs $2.99 up front. ClearIcon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pond Koi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Pond Koi against 3.0 for ClearIcon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pond Koi has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Pond Koi's written reviews are positive against 0% of ClearIcon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pond Koi ships an update every 2 months, ClearIcon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pond Koi versus ClearIcon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPond KoiClearIcon
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (16 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荣辉 张红晓 赵

Customer experience

Pond Koi

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

ClearIcon

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pond Koi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClearIcon

One-time1
  • Unlock VIP status$2.99

Questions

Is Pond Koi free?
Pond Koi costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearIcon free?
ClearIcon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pond Koi or ClearIcon?
Pond Koi is rated higher. Pond Koi averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ClearIcon averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pond Koi or ClearIcon have ads?
Neither Pond Koi nor ClearIcon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pond Koi or ClearIcon?
Pond Koi ships an update every 2 months, and ClearIcon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pond Koi was updated on October 8, 2026 and ClearIcon on October 5, 2026.

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