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This post showcases some of the most detailed iOS icon designs on the web, with some even crossing into the realm of hyperrealism.
For a designer, there’s no such thing as too many high-quality icons. Each has its purpose and can be used on certain projects. So, having a wide collection with different elements can definitely save you some time, by not having to look for one at that time. This list will not only offer you inspiration for your very detailed iOS icon designs, but also some of these talented designers decided to release the editable files for free!
iOS icons have come a long way since the birth of the iPhone. Not only are they now shared between iPhone and iPad, with the introduction of retina displays the resolution of these icons is so high it allows the designer to incorporate some unbelievable detail.
Check these out!
Sandwich iOS Icon by Ryan Ford
This icon design will definitely look beautifully for any food-related app. This iOS icon has a realistic design, with a lovely 3D look and some excellent shadow effects.
Toybox Icon by Julian Frost
This is a stunning iOS icon design which will display beautifully for a game on your iOS device. The box has a realistic wooden effect and beautiful colors.
Unlaced App Icon by Ryan Ford
This is a unique icon design of a sneaker that you can use in various situations. This icon has a realistic design with a great level of detail.
Tiki Kingdom App Icon by Fabricio Rosa Marques
You can use this beautiful icon for any game app for your iOS device. This design demonstrates great imagination and a great set of skills.
Broadcast iOS App Icon by Román Jusdado
This is a gorgeous iOS icon with a realistic design. This will come in handy in your current or future music related projects.
Mophie Outdoor iOS App Icon
You can use this outdoor icon for various applications which include maps, games, etc. This icon has a realistic wooden style with a detailed 3D map design.
Treasure Trouble iOS App Icon by Michael Flarup
Here’s another stunning game icon which will display beautifully on your iOS devices. This icon design demonstrates a lot of creativity and skills and it’s perfect for iOS games.
Cigar Box iOS Icon by Konstantin Datz
This is a beautiful cigar box icon which resembles the real product. The designer used a lot of details to make it more realistic and the results are amazing.
History of Rock App Icon by Michael Flarup
This colorful icon design will display beautifully in any music related application. Download and use it in your current or future designs.
Journal iOS Icon by Román Jusdado
This is an outstanding iOS icon design which was created by Román Jusdado. This icon has a complex design with a realistic wooden base and a detailed notebook and pencil.
ProPlayer iOS App Icon
This is a great icon design which will display beautifully as an app icon on your iOS device.
Veggie Meals iOS Icon by Max Rudberg
This icon has a realistic 3d look which will definitely get your attention. This design can be perfect for any food-related application.
On this day iOS App Icon
You can use this gorgeous iOS icon for various applications, to display certain facts that happened on that day. This icon has a genuine style with realistic wood and paper designs.
Nikon Camera iOS Icon by Gianluca Divisi
Here’s a stunning icon design which will suit perfectly your iOS device. The designer used a lot of details, to create a realistic image.
Game App Icon by Aleksandr Novoselov
This outstanding design will suit perfectly various iOS games. The design is unique and it includes a high level of detailing, with many effects, reflections, etc.
iOS Icon Design by Konstantin Datz
Here you have a well-crafted iOS icon design which can be used in various applications. Download and use it in your future projects.
iOS Game Icon by Ramotion
This game icon will display beautifully on your iOS devices. The designer used a lot of special effects to create this realistic icon.
Record Player iOS Icon by Román Jusdado
This 3d design has a genuine appearance and can be used as a iOS icon for various apps. The design was created by Román Jusdado and it looks outstanding.
Physique Workout Tracker by Román Jusdado
Check out this stunning iOS icon which has a realistic appearance. There are several workout applications for which you can use this iOS icon.
Coffee Lovers Icon by Aditya Nugraha Putra
This outstanding icon design was created by Aditya Nugraha Putra. Although it’s an app design, it has a realistic 3d look which will get your attention.
Good Music iOS App Icon Design
This is another stunning iOS icon with a unique design that will be perfect for a music related application.
InstaGenius App Icon Design by Artua
Here is a complex icon design which includes a lot of details and a neat 3d look. Both make it seem more realistic and it can suit a large variety of apps.
Coach’s Eye iOS App Icon
Gorgeous iOS icon with a genuine and a very creative design. This icon has a lot of details and a well-crafted look overall.
Camera App Icon by Aditya Nugraha Putra
The designer demonstrates great skills and a lot of creativity to have created this stunning camera icon with a vintage effect.
Boxing Glove iOS Icon by Konstantin Datz
You can use this beautiful icon for multiple purposes in your iOS apps. This boxing glove has a realistic design with a great attention to details.
Bacon Diet App Icon by Ryan Ford
Here you have a wonderful iOS icon which you can use in various food related applications. Download and use it in your upcoming projects.
Alarm Icon by Eddie Lobanovskiy
This icon has a realistic design with a wooden frame with metal inserts, a creative snooze button, and a flip design.
Tape Icon Design by Sosoa
Here is a beautiful icon of a tape which has a realistic design. This includes labels, the band and lots of details.
Weather App Icon by Dash
You can use this beautiful icon for several weather related applications for your iOS device. This design includes a creative landscape with beautiful bright colors.
Pizza App iOS Icon by Ryan Ford
This is a well-designed icon which has lots of details and beautiful colors. This iOS app was created by Ryan Ford and it can be used in various food related apps.
Wee Rockets iOS App Icon
This cartoonish icon can display beautifully in various apps for your iOS device. This design uses bright colors and creative elements with eye-catching designs that will get your attention.
App Icon by Jackie Tran
This is a unique icon which was created by Jackie Tran. Download and use it as an icon for your future iOS application.
Poker Club iOS Icon Design by Ruaridh Currie
This is a realistic icon design which can be perfect for various card games. This beautiful design has a genuine design and beautiful wooden background.
Darth Vadar Icon by Michael Flarup
Here you have an outstanding design of a Darth Vadar icon which Star Wars fans will definitely enjoy. This icon has a very detailed design with amazing details.
Stormtrooper Icon by Michael Flarup
This is another stunning icon which Star Wars fan will love. Download and use this Stormtrooper icon in your apps or other designs.
Lendthing iOS App Icon
This is a gorgeous iOS icon with a beautiful realistic wooden design. This design will be perfect as the icon for an iOS application.
Cola iOS Icon
Here’s an amazing iOS icon design of a Coca Cola can. This is a joyful icon with a neat metal finish and water drops, to make it more lively.
Medicine Icon
This is a complex design which includes a well-crafted medicine box with a transparent case which allows you to see its content.
Football Table iPhone Icon
Here you have a great design which can definitely become the icon for an iOS foosball app. This includes a realistic image of a foosball table, with the field, players, ball, the metal rods, etc.
Folder Box Icon
This is a beautiful icon design of a folder box with metal inserts. Download and use it in your apps or other designs.
OMG! nice icon set , what a creativity,i like most this icon set
Amazing and beautiful icons. My favorite – the stormtrooper. Absolutely awesome!!
Flat design killed these kind of skeuomorphic icons but i still prefer them.
By the way Toybox icon is perfect.
Tiki Kingdom Is Designed Very Well :)
Awesome Posts. Keep Posting :)
Great icons! The only problem: "Damn it must be hard to insert them in a web design interface"! :)
Awesome tut man!!
Your blog is been turning one of my favorites.
Icons by Ramotion and Artua. This studios from Crimea, I know they. Ramotion from Sevastopol and Artua from Simferopol.
I love these icons so much. I seldom meet so much wonderful icons. Thanks for your work.
Hi Chris these are awesome design and awesome list…very beautiful…thanks for sharing with us…
Awesome set of icons, I love the creativity of icons that have been pushing the limits of the iPhone icon constraints. It's amazing what designers can do with perspective. Nice post!
freakin' gorgeous icons you've got there!!
Love em' Chris! These designers have an eye for design to get this detailed. I would image these icons would take quite awhile to complete.
All the best,
Casey.
I hate to be a downer on this, but they all look like the same person (?) did them…though they are nice, they look Adobe "manufactured" (for lack of better term).
But I DO like the rocket ship.
Also, how about some triangular, oval or circular forms?
Okay, the main point is "super-detailed", but even these are screaming for some variety.
Okay, just shoot me.
No bad! I suggest also this one:
https://hunie.co/view-design/iBoatGarda-icon-25601
;-)
These are awesome! Detailed iOS icons may just be my new favorite thing!
-N.
While these are great and well detailed little illustrations, it shouldn't be assumed they make great icons, even with the Retina display. We seem to be forgetting some fundamentals of functional design: Less is more.
I love these icons and I can spend hours on dribbble exploring such amazing work. The sandwich and the cigar box are just amazing and so are the others.
Great collection, Chris!
These icons are simply awesome. Surely these will take the computing experience a long way.
Thanks to apple for introducing retina display. It has given UI designers a complete new arena.
Thanks Chris for collecting these!