# WidgetX vs Icon Changer

WidgetX and Icon Changer both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of WidgetX's written reviews are positive against 8% of Icon Changer's. Icon Changer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Icon Changer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for WidgetX against 4.0 for Icon Changer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of WidgetX's written reviews are positive against 8% of Icon Changer's.

WidgetX ships an update every 9 days, Icon Changer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetX | Icon Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetx-themeswidgetsicons/id6446265380/reviews)** | [4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-themes-widgets/id6450928096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 225 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) | [Elizabeth Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695736319) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetx-themeswidgetsicons/id6446265380)

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a wide variety of vibrant themes. Easily apply matching app icons, widgets, and wallpapers for a cohesive look. Enjoy regular updates with the latest trends to keep your device looking fresh.

**Highlights:** Stunning lock screen themes, 3-in-1 themes (icons, widgets, wallpapers), User-friendly interface, Regular weekly updates, Customizable home screen, Aesthetic phone personalization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |


### Icon Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-changer-themes-widgets/id6450928096)

Personalize your phone's home screen with custom icons, widgets, and themes. Choose from pre-made designs or create your own unique look using your photos and customizable elements. Make your device aesthetic and stand out in under a minute.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Themed icon packs, Personalized themes, Use own photos for widgets/icons, Background and text customization, Date, time, battery, weather widgets

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Family Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Week Subscription for App | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription for App | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Family Membership | $12.99 | per year |
| 3 Months Subscription for App | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription for App | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetX free?

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

### Is Icon Changer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WidgetX or Icon Changer?

WidgetX is rated higher. WidgetX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Icon Changer averages 4.0 from 56 ratings.

### Do WidgetX or Icon Changer have ads?

WidgetX shows ads; Icon Changer does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetX or Icon Changer?

WidgetX ships an update every 9 days, and Icon Changer every 3 days. Most recently, WidgetX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Icon Changer on November 3, 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.*