Comparison

Matoha vs PartikelLens

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Matoha

Control Matoha instruments

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About

Matoha

This utility app connects to specific instruments to configure them and manage measurement data. Users can save, organize, and export their findings, gaining insights through statistics.

Highlights

Connect and configure instruments
Save and manage measurements
Export measurement data
Access statistics and insights

Features

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This is a companion app for Matoha's PlasTell and FabriTell instruments. Key features: - connect to our instruments & configure them - save measurements, manage and export the data - access statistics and insights into your measurements

About

PartikelLens

Features

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Detect and measure particles. With PartikelLens, you can measure particles in the range from 250 micrometers up to several centimeters. You need the app and a reference card to do this. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.partikel-art.de/en/

Screenshots

Matoha4 screens

PartikelLens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matoha at none against PartikelLens's 1. Matoha also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PartikelLens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Matoha asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Matoha versus PartikelLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Matoha	PartikelLens
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	60 MB	262 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Matoha Instrumentation Ltd.	PartikelART Solution GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Matoha

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PartikelLens

Subscriptions1

Premium$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Matoha free?

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

Is PartikelLens free?

PartikelLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Matoha or PartikelLens have ads?

Neither Matoha nor PartikelLens shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Matoha or PartikelLens?

Matoha ships an update every 2 months, and PartikelLens every 2 months. Most recently, Matoha was updated on October 11, 2026 and PartikelLens on October 4, 2026.