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Comparison

Icon Maker vs Midjourney

Both tools use AI to generate images, but they're built for different purposes. Here's how they compare for app icon generation.

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The Bottom Line

Choose the right tool for your needs

Icon Maker
Best for Icons

Purpose-built for app icons. Generate, preview, and export all required sizes in one workflow.

  • All iOS, Android, web sizes included
  • Icon-optimized style presets
  • Pay-per-use, no subscription
  • 60-second generation
Midjourney
General Images

Powerful general-purpose image generator. Great for artistic work but requires manual processing for icons.

  • Excellent artistic quality
  • Complex scene composition
  • Manual resize/export needed
  • Monthly subscription required

Feature Comparison

FeatureIcon MakerMidjourney
Purpose-built for icons
Icon Maker is specifically designed for app icon generation
All export sizes included
Automatic iOS, Android, PWA, and favicon sizes
One-click App Store export
Direct export for Apple and Google stores
Style presets for icons
10+ styles optimized for small icon display
Background removal
Built-in AI background removal
General image generation
Midjourney excels at artistic images and illustrations
Complex scene composition
Multi-subject scenes and detailed environments
Photorealistic images
Midjourney produces highly realistic imagery

Why Icon Maker for Icons?

Built specifically for the app icon workflow

Icon-Specific Workflow

Generate, preview, and export icons in one streamlined flow. No need to resize, crop, or process images manually.

All Sizes, One Click

Export 1024×1024 for App Store, 512×512 for Google Play, plus all density sizes - automatically generated.

Pay Per Icon

No monthly subscription required. Pay only for what you generate. Perfect for occasional icon needs.

Instant Results

Generate icons in under 60 seconds. No waiting in queues or learning complex prompt engineering.

Workflow Comparison

Icon Maker Workflow
  1. 1
    Describe your icon
    "rocket ship" or "music notes"
  2. 2
    Choose icon style
    3D Clay, Flat, Glassmorphism, etc.
  3. 3
    Export all sizes
    One-click iOS, Android, PWA export
Total time: ~1 minute
Midjourney Workflow
  1. 1
    Write detailed prompt
    Include style, aspect ratio, etc.
  2. 2
    Generate and upscale
    Pick best result, upscale to high res
  3. 3
    Manual post-processing
    Crop, resize to each platform's sizes
  4. 4
    Export each size
    Manually create 15+ size variants
Total time: 15-30 minutes

Pricing Comparison

Icon Maker
Pay per use

No monthly subscription required

  • 5 free credits to start
  • Credit packs from $5
  • Optional Pro subscription
  • All exports included in price
Midjourney
$10-30/mo

Monthly subscription required

  • No free tier
  • Basic plan: $10/month
  • Standard plan: $30/month
  • Post-processing not included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icon Maker better than Midjourney for app icons?

For app icons specifically, yes. Icon Maker is purpose-built for icon generation with automatic sizing, export presets, and styles optimized for small displays. Midjourney is a general-purpose image generator that requires manual resizing and processing for icon use.

Can Midjourney create app icons?

Yes, Midjourney can create icon-style images, but you'll need to manually crop, resize, and export to all required sizes (iOS needs 13+ sizes, Android needs 5+). Icon Maker handles this automatically, saving significant time.

Which is cheaper for icons, Icon Maker or Midjourney?

For icon-only needs, Icon Maker is typically more cost-effective. Midjourney requires a monthly subscription ($10-30/month), while Icon Maker lets you pay per generation. If you generate icons occasionally, Icon Maker is usually cheaper.

When should I use Midjourney instead?

Use Midjourney when you need complex artistic images, photorealistic scenes, marketing graphics, or illustrations beyond icons. Midjourney excels at creative, detailed imagery that goes beyond simple iconography.

Can I use Icon Maker for things other than icons?

Icon Maker is optimized specifically for icon generation. While the images are high quality, the styles and export options are designed for icon use cases. For general artwork, a tool like Midjourney may be more suitable.

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