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Iconset vs Icon Composer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Iconset

6.0
Media & Design

Organise icon sets and packs in one place

Icon Composer

7.0
Media & Design

Apple tool to create multi-platform icons

Metric Iconset Icon Composer
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 2 77
90-day Installs 5 219
365-day Installs 51 857
Version 2.5.0 1.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 48 83
GitHub Forks 2 6
Open Issues 6 3
License NOASSERTION
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 7y ago
First Seen Nov 19, 2020 Aug 8, 2025

Reviews

Iconset

Iconset is a niche macOS app designed for managing and organizing icon sets, ideal for designers and developers who frequently work with icons. It offers a dedicated space to store and access various icon packs, streamlining the workflow for creating or managing icon-related projects.

Iconset helps users organize and manage icon sets and packs in one centralized location.

Pros

  • + Dedicated tool for icon management, saving time for designers and developers
  • + Streamlines organization of icon sets and packs
  • + User-friendly interface for easy access to icons

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may lead to delays in receiving new features or fixes
  • - Limited community traction and support

Icon Composer

Icon Composer is a tool by Apple for creating multi-platform icons, supporting Retina resolution. It's ideal for developers and designers needing consistent icons across devices.

Creates icons for multiple platforms, including support for Retina resolution.

Pros

  • + Supports Retina resolution icons
  • + User-friendly for creating native-looking icons
  • + Essential tool for developers and designers

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, last commit in 2019
  • - Some users report saving issues