# T Nine vs Shining Mask

The clearest difference is rating: T Nine at 4.2 against Shining Mask's 3.2. T Nine also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Shining Mask's advantage is ratings volume (421 vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

T Nine holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shining Mask has 421 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of T Nine's written reviews are positive against 45% of Shining Mask's.

T Nine ships an update fortnightly, Shining Mask every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | T Nine | Shining Mask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-nine/id1465078867/reviews)** | [3.2 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-mask/id1528108780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **421** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 158 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Robosen Robotics (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459364206) | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) |

## What reviewers say

### T Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-nine/id1465078867)

Control your T Nine robot via Bluetooth with a comprehensive remote. Explore a vast library of actions and utilize two programming functions to create custom experiences. Enjoy interactive play and unleash your creativity.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth remote control, Massive action library, Two programming functions, Customizable robot behavior, Interactive play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shining Mask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-mask/id1528108780)

Control your LED display mask with this app. Customize text, effects, and choose from various animations and pictures. You can even capture or import images to display on your mask, making your device stand out.

**Highlights:** Change display text, Customize display effects, Select animations and pictures, Read display from photos, Import from photo album, Unique mask customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good artist
- 🚀 Amazing app
- 💡 DIY and music features
- 👍 Comfortable to wear
- 👍 Cruise use is great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mask switches faces constantly
- 🐛 Music doesn't work
- 🐛 DIY doesn't work
- 🐛 App doesn't load
- 🐛 Mask glitches and stops working

**Reported bugs**

- DIY mode doesn't work
- App gets stuck loading
- App doesn't connect to mask
- Mask stops working after some time
- Bluetooth connection issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload custom animations/GIFs
- Ability to create custom designs
- Ability to sync with Spotify
- More mask designs and animations
- Ability to control light patterns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T Nine free?

T Nine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shining Mask free?

Shining Mask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, T Nine or Shining Mask?

T Nine is rated higher. T Nine averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Shining Mask averages 3.2 from 421 ratings.

### Do T Nine or Shining Mask have ads?

Neither T Nine nor Shining Mask shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, T Nine or Shining Mask?

T Nine ships an update fortnightly, and Shining Mask every 5 weeks. Most recently, T Nine was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shining Mask on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*