Comparison

AppStack vs ThemeAtlas

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

Head to head
About

AppStack

Features
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Your home screen should be a gallery, not a grid of distractions. App Stack turns your widgets into photo launchers. Each one displays a picture you have chosen β€” tap it to reveal the apps underneath and open them instantly. When you are not using them, they stay hidden behind your favourite photos. No more unlocking your phone and getting pulled into apps you did not mean to open. App Stack lets you launch with intention, not impulse. How it works: - Create a stack and give it a name β€” Social, Work, Shopping, whatever suits you - Add the apps you use together and pick photos that match - Place the widget on your home screen - Your photo rotates daily; tap the widget to reveal your apps and launch them It works with virtually every app on your phone. In the rare case an app needs a little help, App Stack walks you through a quick one-time setup. Why App Stack: - Daily photo rotation keeps your home screen fresh - Multiple stacks for different parts of your life - Clean, lightweight design with no ads or tracking - No account required β€” all photos stay on your device - Works with virtually any app Free: 2 stacks, 3 photos, 8 apps per stack. Pro: Up to 1,000 stacks, 100 photos, and unlimited apps per stack. Declutter your home screen. Use your phone on your terms. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appstack-schemes.app-stack.workers.dev/privacy

About

ThemeAtlas

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ThemeAtlas helps you customize your iPhone with beautifully designed themes inspired by places, cultures, colors, and visual styles from around the world. Discover curated collections with matching wallpapers, widgets, and icon packs. Whether you like soft Japanese sakura, calm Korean pastels, bold Chinese red and gold, clean USA-inspired designs, or warm Vietnam-themed visuals, ThemeAtlas gives you an easy way to refresh your Home Screen. What you can create with ThemeAtlas: β€’ Country-inspired theme collections Explore visual styles inspired by Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, the USA, and more. β€’ Beautiful wallpapers Save high-quality wallpapers designed for your iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen. β€’ Custom widgets Create widgets with different styles, sizes, backgrounds, fonts, and useful information such as date, clock, weather, and quotes. β€’ Icon packs Use matching icon packs to complete your Home Screen look. β€’ Widget Studio Customize your widget style, choose a background, adjust fonts, and preview your design before saving. β€’ Easy setup guides Follow simple step-by-step instructions to apply wallpapers, add widgets, and install icons using Shortcuts. ThemeAtlas is designed for users who want a more personal, aesthetic, and organized iPhone Home Screen without complicated tools. Make your iPhone feel like your world. Notes: Some icon customization requires Apple’s Shortcuts app. ThemeAtlas provides icon images and setup instructions, while iOS controls how shortcuts are added to the Home Screen.

Screenshots

AppStack4 screens
ThemeAtlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AppStack at none against ThemeAtlas's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AppStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ThemeAtlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AppStack versus ThemeAtlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppStackThemeAtlas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB429 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJean-Marc LaiKien Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AppStack

One-time1
  • App Stack Pro$2.99
1 purchases

ThemeAtlas

One-time1
  • ThemeAtlas Pro$5.99

Questions

Is AppStack free?
AppStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThemeAtlas free?
ThemeAtlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppStack or ThemeAtlas have ads?
ThemeAtlas shows ads; AppStack does not.

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