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Glossy Dark - Icon Pack vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Glossy Dark - Icon Pack's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Glossy Dark - Icon Pack
This App
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Halloween Watchface: Skeletons
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PER60 Extreme Watch Face
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Core Identity
DeveloperCris87DrumDestroyer ThemesDrumDestroyer ThemesGomoTheGomPhunktasticDesignsPizzApp DesignMaisie HughesStarWatchfacesMonkey's DreamPERSONA Watch Face
CategoryPersonalizationPersonalizationPersonalizationPersonalizationPersonalizationPersonalizationUtilitiesPersonalizationPersonalizationPersonalization
PlatformAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidiOS, AndroidAndroidAndroidAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 54.4 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 55.0 / 54.6 / 54.5 / 54.9 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count015,90711353448326211324
PriceUSD0.49Free$1.49$1.49Free$0.99FreeFree$1.49$1.99
Release DateDec 3, 2025Apr 22, 2017Jul 28, 2023May 22, 2021May 27, 2025Oct 20, 2025Nov 11, 2021Oct 10, 2024Oct 29, 2025Sep 23, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 23, 2026Sep 13, 2024Nov 24, 2024Jul 19, 2025May 28, 2025May 12, 2026Dec 5, 2021Aug 11, 2025Oct 29, 2025Mar 6, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-positivepositive-positive-mixedpositivepositive-
Score-80/10085/100-90/100-50/10085/10085/100-
Praises-
  • High icon density and visual consistency
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  • High-fidelity visual quality and breadth of the icon library
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  • Visual variety of themes
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  • Functional customization
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Complaints-
  • Manual icon request process
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  • Dependency on third-party launchers creates a high-friction onboarding funnel
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  • High ad frequency
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  • Rectangular watch incompatibility
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Requests-
  • Automated icon updates
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  • Custom photo background integration
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Triple-layer rendering process creates a distinct visual aesthetic that standard icon packs cannot replicate.
  • 6000+ icon library sustains high user-perceived value
  • Shapeless aesthetic creates a distinct visual identity
  • Built-in request server fosters community loyalty
  • 4,000+ adaptive icons with 4X shadow rendering sustain high aesthetic fidelity
  • Built-in color hex extraction tool provides utility beyond static skinning
  • Curated lime-gradient aesthetic provides a distinct visual identity
  • In-app icon request tool incentivizes user engagement
  • 4,500+ icon library provides high-volume visual variety for niche aesthetic users
  • Dynamic calendar integration for Nova Launcher creates a functional utility moat
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  • High iOS rating (4.6) sustains organic install velocity
  • Automatic charging trigger mechanism drives daily usage
  • WFF format optimization ensures battery efficiency on Wear OS 4/5 devices
  • Seasonal niche allows for high-intent acquisition during October
  • Treedom reforestation partnership creates brand identity
  • Four app shortcuts provide high utility
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Weaknesses
  • Paid-only model at $0.49 creates a conversion barrier in a category dominated by free, ad-supported alternatives.
  • Manual request server creates a scaling bottleneck
  • No native widget integration
  • Zero-revenue model limits R&D budget
  • No automated icon masking forces high-touch manual request support
  • One-time $1.49 purchase lacks recurring revenue model
  • $1.49 price point lacks recurring value
  • Manual launcher configuration creates high friction
  • Zero monetization model limits the developer's ability to fund ongoing asset updates
  • Dependency on third-party launchers creates a high-friction onboarding funnel
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  • 1.1★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates poor platform parity
  • Ad-supported free tier drives high churn
  • Purely decorative design lacks daily utility
  • 21 total ratings indicate low community trust compared to established rivals
  • Single purchase model lacks recurring revenue
  • Rectangular watch incompatibility limits addressable market
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Pricingpaidfreemiumpaidpaidfreepaidfreemiumfreepaidpaid
MomentumMaintenanceZombieZombieZombieZombie-ZombieZombieZombie-
Update Cadence1 versions, 1 majors/6mo1 versions, 1 majors/6mo1 versions1 versions1 versions-3 versions, ~809d avg1 versions1 versions-

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