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Iconize Folder vs Unicorn icons

Offers ready-made icons, not a custom folder icon editor

Short answer: Pick Iconize Folder if you want custom folder colors & icons on macOS; pick Unicorn icons if you want one-time purchase of animated icon library. Both have a free plan.

Which to pick

Pick Iconize Folder if you want…

  • Custom folder colors & icons on macOS

Pick Unicorn icons if you want…

  • One-time purchase of animated icon library
  • Pre-made animation icons

Side by side

What it is
Iconize Folder:Iconize Folder lets Mac users customize folder colors and add icons, emojis, text or images to visually organize files.
Unicorn icons:Unicorn Icons offers a library of handcrafted animated icons with live color editing and multi-format export.
Best for
Iconize Folder:Custom folder colors & icons on macOS
Unicorn icons:One-time purchase of animated icon library
Who it’s for
Iconize Folder:Mac users who want personalized folder visuals
Unicorn icons:Solo developers, agencies, and SaaS teams needing ready-to-use animated icons.
Pricing
Iconize Folder:Freemium
Unicorn icons:Freemium
Free plan or trial
Iconize Folder:—
Unicorn icons:Free plan (Starter)
Plans
Iconize Folder:—
Unicorn icons:Starter Free · Solo $59 one-time · Team $129 one-time · Enterprise $199 one-time
Works with
Iconize Folder:—
Unicorn icons:React, Vue, Next.js, iOS / Swift, Android, Flutter, HTML

Iconize Folder features

  • 5000+ Symbol Icons. Choose from a library of over 5000 built-in symbols for folder icons.
  • Adjustable Opacity & Size. Set transparency and resize symbol icons to fit your style.
  • Folder Color Picker. Apply preset vibrant colors or any custom color via an eyedropper.
  • Image & Emoji Support. Add images, emojis or custom text as folder icons.
  • Dock Quick-Import. Drag folder paths to the Dock for fast access and icon editing.
  • Export .icns Files. Save created folder icons as .icns files for reuse elsewhere.

Unicorn icons features

  • 400+ animated icons. Handcrafted Lottie and Rive icons ready for production.
  • Live color editor. Customize every color token in the browser without design tools.
  • 6 export formats. Download icons as Lottie JSON, Rive, SVG, GIF, WebM, or PNG.
  • Rive state machines. Icons support hover, click, and app-state interactions.
  • Commercial license included. Use icons in client projects, SaaS products, and resale without extra fees.
  • Zero-setup integration. First-class runtimes for React, Vue, Next.js, iOS, Android, Flutter, and HTML.

Iconize Folder vs Unicorn icons FAQ

What is the difference between Iconize Folder and Unicorn icons?+

Unicorn icons: Offers ready-made icons, not a custom folder icon editor.

Should I use Iconize Folder or Unicorn icons?+

Pick Iconize Folder if you want custom folder colors & icons on macOS. Pick Unicorn icons if you want one-time purchase of animated icon library or pre-made animation icons.

Is Iconize Folder or Unicorn icons free?+

Iconize Folder has a free plan and paid plans. Unicorn icons has a free plan (Starter) and paid plans.

On DevHunt

Iconize Folder

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on May 12, 2026

Unicorn icons

15 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Mar 31, 2026

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