AppIconVault
Browse real iOS and Google Play app icons by store category with dated versions and ranking context for designers.
The story
Overview
AppIconVault is a curated archive of real app store icons designed to serve as a design reference tool for creators and designers. The platform aggregates icons from both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, presenting them organized by category and with historical version tracking. Users can browse icons filtered by color, visual elements, and app category to study design patterns and trends across different app categories and markets. The archive includes metadata such as ranking context and dated versions, allowing designers to understand how successful apps have evolved their visual identity over time. Rather than functioning as a free icon download service, AppIconVault positions itself as a research and inspiration tool for professional design work.
Key features
Multi-Store Icon Gallery
Browse icons from both iOS App Store and Google Play Store in one searchable archive.
Category Organization
Browse across 78 charted categories with top free apps highlighted for each category.
Version History
Access dated versions of app icons to track design evolution and trends over time.
Advanced Filtering
Filter icons by color and visual elements like text, camera, person, animal, and more.
Ranking Context
View listing files and ranking information to understand app store performance alongside design.
Multi-Market View
Compare icons across different regional app stores including US, Japan, and Brazil.
Use cases
- 1
Design Inspiration
Study successful app icon designs across categories to inform your own design decisions.
- 2
Trend Analysis
Track how app icons evolve over time and identify emerging design patterns in your category.
- 3
Competitive Research
Analyze icons from competing apps to understand visual differentiation strategies.
- 4
Design Reference
Use real-world examples as reference material for understanding current app store design standards.
FAQ
Can I download these icons for my own use?
No. Icons remain the copyright of their creators. Downloads are provided for study and reference purposes only, not as a free icon pack.
How many apps and icons are in the archive?
The archive contains 48,663 apps with 49,796 icon versions from 33,376 developers across 78 charted categories.
Which app stores are covered?
AppIconVault covers both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, with regional variations including US, Japan, and Brazil.
Can I filter icons by specific attributes?
Yes. You can filter by color (white, black, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue, purple, pink, brown) and visual elements (text, camera, person, animal, letter, play, chat, cart, map, music, heart, star, cloud, phone, lock, car, food, book, game, ghost).
Is AppIconVault affiliated with Apple or Google?
No. AppIconVault is an independent reference archive and is not affiliated with Apple Inc. or Google LLC.
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