# ShowAE vs Iconic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowAE at 100% against Iconic's 67%. ShowAE also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Iconic's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShowAE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Iconic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShowAE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShowAE's written reviews are positive against 67% of Iconic's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShowAE | Iconic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showae/id6444632255/reviews)** | [4.4 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconic-app-icon-changer/id6454675338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615409978) | [Jack Minehan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571773519) |

## What reviewers say

### ShowAE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showae/id6444632255)

Create custom icon effects for your device's homescreen with over 300 unique options. Design personalized icons by layering different effects and export them for sharing or automatic application. Achieve a unique and visually appealing homescreen with ease.

**Highlights:** Over 300 unique icon effects, Layer multiple icon effect options, Create unique and amazing icon effects, Export single images for sharing, Automatically apply to favorite icons, Simple and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Donation | $4.99 | one-time |


### Iconic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconic-app-icon-changer/id6454675338)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Weekly) (Founder) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly (Special Offer) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly (Spring Sale) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) (Founder) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly (Special Offer) | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (Spring Sale) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium (Yearly) (Founder) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime (Spring Sale) | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShowAE free?

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

### Is Iconic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShowAE or Iconic?

ShowAE is rated higher. ShowAE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Iconic averages 4.4 from 57 ratings.

### Do ShowAE or Iconic have ads?

Neither ShowAE nor Iconic shows ads.

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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.*