Here are my top picks for Android icon packs that are definitely worth the investment.

There are plenty of ways to customize your Android smartphone. My first port of call is installing a third-party launcher, of which many unique options are available. After this, a nice wallpaper brings out the most of your display. However, one option that always seems to be an afterthought on Android is installing a new icon pack. I’ve spent far too much money on my favorite Android icon packs over the years, many of which I still use to this day. Here are some of the picks I’d be happy to pay for all over again.

I love the minimalist yet eye-catching style of this icon pack. It melds line art with neon colors and that combination really pops. The pack also includes its own selection of wallpapers, which complement each icon’s bold, striking hues. However, you could easily pair these icons with a simple black wallpaper, an especially great choice if you own a flagship Android phone with a great OLED screen.

This collection is brought to you by JustNewDesigns, a developer that frequently appears in this selection. The great news is that LineX is very affordable. Priced at just under a dollar, it costs less than the majority of seasonal greeting cards.

Unlike LineX, Simplicon adopts a classic approach to icon theming. It maintains vibrant saturation levels while featuring a flat, rounded, and minimalist aesthetic. This design pairs exceptionally well with lighter wallpapers, and if you're in need of options, the pack provides over 100 free wallpapers to choose from.

You may receive slightly fewer icons compared to the LineX pack, but so far, I haven't found any significant icons missing from this collection. Additionally, there's a request feature available if you're in need of an icon that isn't included in the pack.

Do you dream of a retro pixel art theme for your Android phone? Grab this icon pack pronto. It’s an incredible piece of design that includes over 4,000 multicolored neon icons. The pack also includes other items to transform your device, including six widgets with color customization options and a dozen wallpapers to match the theme. Moertel also offers a separate free weather widget with hand-drawn weather icons.

Not all fantastic Android icon packs require payment; Viral is a prime example. Created by DrumDestroyer, who has developed numerous high-quality icon packs available on the Play Store, Viral stands out as one of the more refined options. It features a beautiful blend of soft pastel colors and retro-inspired designs.

Viral also includes matching KWGT widgets, over 400 wallpapers, and multiple alternative icons for key apps. Honestly, I’m not sure how this pack is available for free; it’s well worth paying for.

This unique vertical icon pack offers a refreshing change from the usual square, circle, or squircle designs we typically see on Android. Verticons features more than 6,000 card-style icons that add a distinctive flair to your device. This particular shape isn’t included in Android’s standard shapes collection, yet it effectively conceals icons that aren’t natively supported. Overall, I’ve found it to be an enjoyable addition to my current Android icon pack.

This vaporwave icon pack is reminiscent of Viral, but trades faded colors for bright purple, pink, blue, and green. Like several icon packs on this list, Black Magic also includes its own wallpapers (some of which struggle to load for me), but I’d suggest pairing these icons with backgrounds from wallpaper apps like Tapet or Backdrops.

If you’re after an even more minimalist aesthetic, look no further than JustNewDesigns’ Essential Icon Collection. This pack includes just over 6,000 icons, each featuring a pleasant pastel palette. The icons do come in more than a single shape, which, I’ll admit, is a particular annoyance for those who demand uniformity. Nevertheless, these subtle deviations also add to the pack’s overall charm.

Similar to Simplicon but packing some 3,000 additional icons, Alexis Pie uses clean, sharp lines with vibrant colors. This particular pack employs a round icon base, but there is a similar squircle icon pack on offer too.

Crispy stands out as the most affordable Android icon pack in this selection. While it offers the fewest icons compared to others, it compensates with strong support from its developer, who is open to user requests for additional app icons. The design of Crispy features a freeform style with vivid colors, resembling Minimalist, yet it appears much more lively on OLED displays.