# U vs MatataXplore

The clearest difference is update cadence: MatataXplore at every 3 months against U's every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

U ships an update every 18 months, MatataXplore every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | MatataXplore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIN HO KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/582570599) | [MATATALAB CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547380894) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-classtblremocon/id1485358173)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MatataXplore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matataxplore/id6450284009)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is MatataXplore free?

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

### Do U or MatataXplore have ads?

Neither U nor MatataXplore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U or MatataXplore?

U ships an update every 18 months, and MatataXplore every 3 months. Most recently, U was updated on November 3, 2026 and MatataXplore 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.*