# ThemeBox vs Aura

The clearest difference is rating: ThemeBox at 5.0 against Aura's 3.9. ThemeBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Aura's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThemeBox sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Aura asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThemeBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aura has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ThemeBox ships an update every 3 days, Aura every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThemeBox | Aura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themebox/id6761875273/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-widgets-and-wallpapers/id6767430906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cashock Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597226400) | [Auralis Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896474605) |

## What reviewers say

### ThemeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themebox/id6761875273)

Easily redesign your phone's home screen with beautiful icons, functional widgets, and ready-to-use themes. No design skills are needed to create a stylish and unified look for your device.

**Highlights:** Stylish app icons, Smart, functional widgets, Fully designed theme packs, Hundreds of professionally crafted themes, Weather and Calendar widgets, One-tap icon setup, Daily updated content

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Gem 2000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem_5000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem_12000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem_30000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem_100000 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Aura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-widgets-and-wallpapers/id6767430906)

Personalize your iPhone with a vast collection of designer widgets and wallpapers. Mix and match elements to create a unique home screen theme. Offers real-time weather and easy setup for a customized experience.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of designer widgets and wallpapers, Mix and match styles for unique themes, Clock, weather, battery, and calendar widgets, Real-time weather powered by Apple WeatherKit, Static and live wallpaper options, Designed for iOS 16 and above

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThemeBox free?

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

### Is Aura free?

Aura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ThemeBox or Aura?

ThemeBox is rated higher. ThemeBox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Aura averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do ThemeBox or Aura have ads?

Both ThemeBox and Aura show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThemeBox or Aura?

ThemeBox ships an update every 3 days, and Aura every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThemeBox was updated on September 23, 2026 and Aura on October 11, 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.*
