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IconSim vs Lunacy
Lunacy focuses on opening Figma/Sketch files, not dedicated macOS icon testing.
Which to pick
Pick IconSim if you want…
- Quick icon preview on macOS
- Integrations with SwiftUI, PNG or JPEG (on IconSim's list, not Lunacy's)
Pick Lunacy if you want…
- Free cross-platform design with AI tools
- Free design tool for Figma/Sketch files
- A free tool
- Integrations with Figma or Sketch (on Lunacy's list, not IconSim's)
Side by side
- What it is
- IconSim:IconSim lets macOS designers preview app and menubar icons in multiple formats instantly.
- Lunacy:Lunacy is a free, cross-platform design app that supports UI/UX design, prototyping, and AI-powered image tools.
- Best for
- IconSim:Quick icon preview on macOS
- Lunacy:Free cross-platform design with AI tools
- Who it’s for
- IconSim:UI/UX designers creating macOS app icons
- Lunacy:UI/UX designers, design teams, and power users needing offline design software.
- Pricing
- IconSim:Paid
- Lunacy:Free
- Works with
- IconSim:SwiftUI, PNG, JPEG, SVG, ICO, ICNS
- Lunacy:Figma, Sketch
IconSim features
- Main & menubar icon preview. Shows how both app and menubar icons will appear on macOS.
- Multi-format support. Accepts .png, .jpeg, .svg, .ico and .icns files.
- Native macOS app. Built with SwiftUI for fast, lightweight performance.
- Apple Silicon & Intel compatible. Runs on both ARM-based and Intel-based Macs.
- One-time purchase, no ads. Pay once and use forever without ad interruptions.
Lunacy features
- Auto layout. Define constraints and rules for responsive designs.
- Figma import. Convert Figma files to Sketch format quickly and accurately.
- Real-time collaboration. Work together on designs with live updates.
- AI image upscaler. Enlarge and enhance image resolution automatically.
- Background remover. Make any photo background transparent in one click.
- Linked design. Edit live web pages directly from Lunacy and sync changes to HTML.
- Offline mode. Full functionality without an internet connection.
- Built-in graphics library. Access free icons, illustrations, photos, and UI kits.
IconSim vs Lunacy FAQ
Is IconSim or Lunacy free?+
IconSim is paid. Lunacy is free.
Do IconSim and Lunacy integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: IconSim lists SwiftUI, PNG, JPEG, SVG and 2 more; Lunacy lists Figma and Sketch.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.