20 Best Free Icon Packs to Customize Your Android Experience

One of the easiest and the best way to customize the look of your Android device is by using icon packs. Over the years, I have set up my home screen to help me get things done in a fast and efficient. Icon packs for Android allow us to revitalize the look and feel of our Android devices without changing the device’s underlying structure. Also, exploring and finding new icon packs is just a fun exercise. So, if you are also looking for new icon packs for your Android device, here are the 20 best free icon packs that you can install in 2018:

Note: The icon packs mentioned on this list work with all the major Android launchers including Nova Launcher, Action Launcher, Microsoft Launcher, Smart Launcher, Evie Launcher, and more.

Best Free Icon Packs (Sections)

Best Material Design Icon Packs

1. Pix UI Icon Pack 2

Pix UI Icon is one of the best Material Design themed icon packs that you can you get for your Android device. The icon pack brings more than 6100 icons along with an icon masking feature which even themes the icons of apps that are not supported, thereby giving your Android almost a Pixel phone like look. I also love the fact that the icon pack brings many alternate icons for the same app, thus, allowing you to choose and use the icon that you love the most. If you are looking for Material Design themed icons for your Android device, this is the one to get.

Pix UI Icon

Install: Free, with in-app purchases

2. CandyCons

If you want to use Google’s material design themed icons but with a flair, checkout CandyCons. CandyCons bring more than a thousand icons which have been inspired by Google’s material design but have their own color elements which make the icons stand out. The app is regularly updated and also bring 20 unique wallpapers to go along with the icons. Lastly, the app also has a built-in icon request tool which you can use to request icons for apps which are not already supported.

CandyCons

Install: Free

3. Polycon

Just like CandyCons, Polycon also brings its own take on Google’s Material Design. The app features more than 800 vector-based high-quality icons with 20 brand new wallpapers. I also love the fact that the app features different folder icons allowing you to spice up your Android’s home screen even more. You also get the option to recommend icons that are not already supported. Overall, it’s quite good and you are going to enjoy using it.

Polycon

Install: Free, with in-app purchases

Best Flat Style Icon Packs

1. Rondo

If you love flat style icon packs, you are certainly going to love Rondo. Rondo brings more than 3500 high-quality icons which look absolutely gorgeous. It also brings the mask feature which themes the unthemed icons. I also love the fact that the app is regularly updated and adds new icons on a monthly basis which keeps this app fresh. I have been using this icon pack for a long time and have never been bored of it. You are certainly going to love this one.

Rondo 2

Install: Free

2. Moonshine

Moonshine is one of the best free icon packs that you can get for your Android device. The app brings flat icons with beautiful design and color. It features more than 900 vector designed icons which can easily scale in size depending on your device’s size and display configuration. What I love the most about this app, apart from the icons themselves, is the icon picker which lets me easily pick newly added icons without making me dig through the entire library. Lastly, the app also brings 28 unique wallpapers all of which are designed by the team at Moonshine and look absolutely beautiful.

Moonshine

Install: Free, $1.99 for Pro

Best Minimal Icon Packs

1. Lines

If you are a fan of minimalism, this icon pack will fall right in your ally. Lines is a very popular icon pack which features icons showing the outline shapes of the most popular apps. The app also brings more than 200 hand-picked wallpapers which go very nicely with its collection of more than 2500 icons. The best part about these icons is that the center of the icons’ outline is transparent, allowing you to show off your wallpaper beneath the icons.

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Install: Free, $1.99 for Pro

2. Delta

Delta is one of my most favorite icon packs on this list. The app brings icons which feature muted colors which make this one stand out from all the other icon packs, most of which feature vibrant colors to match the Google’s Material Design theme. Apart from looking beautiful, the muted color icons also greatly help if you are using your smartphone in the dark. Delta includes more than 1400 hand-designed Icons and supports 20+ launchers thanks to the awesome CandyBar Dashboard. So, no matter which app or launcher you are using, you are covered here.

delta

Install: Free, with in-app purchases

3. Greyscale

Greyscale is yet another icon pack which is designed to express minimalism. As its name suggests, the app features icons with different shades of grey and are devoid of any vibrant colors. The app brings more than 300 icons with more icons being added every month or so. It also brings the icon masking feature which is really important if you don’t want the unthemed icon to stand out like a thorn. Lastly, the app also features 12 original wallpapers with support for Muzei wallpaper app.

Greyscale

Install: Free, with in-app purchases

4. Whicons

The last icon pack displaying minimalism is the Whicons icon pack which brings white icons. The app features more than 5000 icons along with cloud-based wallpapers. Just like other icon packs, it also supports icon requests and icon masking feature. That said, this icon pack is not for everyone. I personally like it, however, I have many friends who absolutely hate the white themes. As far as you are concerned, take a look at the picture below and decide for yourself.

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Install: Free, with in-app purchases

5. Flat Minimal

Flat Minimal icon pack uses a ton of colors to bring some very unique looking icons. The icons are round in shape and feature a white background superimposed with colored app icons and borders. It brings more than 4000 vector-based uniformly designed icons with support for more than 23 launchers. If you love flat icons, do check this one out.

Flat Minimal

Install: Free

Best Retro Icon Packs

1. Saturate

Once in a while, I love to use icon packs which give a retro makeover to my Android device. If you do too, Saturate is the right icon pack for you. The app uses a combination of color icons and desaturated icons to bring its own unique retro style. Featuring hundreds of icons and more than 200 wallpapers, this icon pack is one of the best ones I have used in a while. If you love retro theme, you are going to enjoy this one.

Saturate

Install: Free, with in-app purchases

2. RETRO

The RETRO icon pack had been designed by the same folks who developed the Moonshine icon pack. Hence, it brings the same iconography but with a retro color twist. The app features hundreds of icons along with some cool wallpapers. Just like other icon packs, you can also send new icon requests, however, it doesn’t feature icon masking feature which might be a deal breaker for some people. That said, I have used this icon pack heavily and I am happy to announce that I never had any problem with lack of icon support.

RETRO

Install: Free

Best Matte Icon Packs

1. Viral

I have been using Viral icon pack for a long time and it’s generally the icon pack that I default back to whenever I get bored of all the other icon packs. I really like its matte dark colored icons which look just amazing. Apart from those beautiful icons, the app also brings more than 200 different wallpapers. Other features of this icon pack include the ability to search for icons, request for new icons, and alternate icons with different color styles.

Viral

Install: Free, with in-app purchases

2. Material Pop

Another great icon pack which features matte dark themed icons is the Material Pop. I really love this icon pack as it features 3D icons which look different and cool. The icons are made using a black base with single tone colored glyph which gives them an eye-popping effect. I mean, just use this one and tell me if you do not fallen in love with it. The pack features more than 2500 icons with icon masking and a plethora of the cloud-based wallpapers sourced from different wallpaper apps.

Material Pop

Install: Free

Best Fun Icon Packs

1. Belle UI

Belle UI is one of the few icon packs which bring the squircle shaped icons that actually look good. The app features more than 1400 app icons which have been made using vector graphics, hence, they will look good on any smartphone irrespective of the size. Like other icon packs, it also brings its own suite of wallpapers which make the app icons stand out even more. I really love this icon pack and you should definitely try this one out.

Belle UI

Install: Free

2. Naxos Taz

Naxos Taz features one of the most unique icon sets I have ever seen in an icon pack. The icons are colorful and do not conform to any design, instead, they have a free-form design which looks really beautiful. There are more than 2200 icons which cover almost all the popular apps out there. There’s also a tool to request missing icons along with support for icon search, wallpapers, and dynamic calendars. It is one of the most unique and beautiful looking free icon pack on the Play Store right now.

Naxos Taz

Install: Free

3. Parallax

Parallax is a great icon pack which brings cartoonish design language. The icons’ background feature a squircle shape with bold colors which is then superimposed with the app specific icons. There are more than 2200 icons to choose from all of which look unique. Other features include icon masking for unsupported icons, missing icon request, wallpapers, and more.

Parallax

Install: Free

4. H2O

H2O icon pack brings a similar design to the Parallax icon with squircle shaped icon featuring muted colors. However, the icons here are flatter and more colorful. This colorful icon pack gives you an option to choose from more than 3600 icons which are inspired by the minimal icons of Hydrogen OS. Lastly, the icon pack also features lots of personalized icons from Samsung, Huawei EMUI, Motorola, and One Plus icon sets.

H2O

Install: Free

5. The Superhero

Probably the most unique icon pack on this list is The Superhero icon pack which switches your normal icons with the icons of superheroes. While that will certainly make it harder to find your apps, if you love superheroes, this can certainly help you in personalizing your device. The icons are circular and feature a flat design which looks good on any wallpaper. Do note that since there are no pre-defined icon settings and only twenty-something icons, you will have to manually edit and set the superhero icons.

Superhero

Install: Free

6. UX 11

Last fun icon pack on this list is the UX 11 icon pack which brings iOS 11 iconographies to your Android device. I know many users who prefer the looks of iOS app icons, and if you are one of them, this is the icon pack for you. The icon pack brings more than 6000 icons and 17 iOS inspired wallpapers. There’s nothing much to say here. If you love iOS icons, try this one out.

UX 11

Install: Free, with in-app purchases

SEE ALSO: 20 Best Android Launchers You Should Install in 2018

Revamp Your Homescreen With These Awesome Android Icon Packs

That ends our long list of the best icon packs that you can get for your Android device. Do check this list out and let us know which is your favorite icon pack. Also, if you have an icon pack suggestion for us which is not on the list, drop its name down in the comments section below. Lastly, if you like this article, share with your friends so they can also enjoy these awesome icon packs.

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  • helderm says:

    shitty icons. there are better out there.

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