MatrixVision vs Nik's Playback App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MatrixVision
Create a real-time Matrix digital rain effect on your iPhone. Record videos in HD up to 1080p with auto-focus and night mode. This app offers an ad-free experience with no data collection.
- Real-time Matrix digital rain effect
- HD video recording (up to 1080p)
- Auto Focus
- Night mode
- No ads
- No data collected
Read full descriptionHide full description
Matrix digital rain realtime effect Features – video HD recording (up to 1080p) – Auto Focus activated – Night mode - No ADS, no data collected Important: this app only works with the following iPhone models: iPhone XR iPhone XS/XS Max iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2020) iPhone 12/12 mini iPhone 12 Pro/12 Pro Max iPhone 13/13 mini iPhone 13 Pro/13 Pro Max
Nik's Playback App
Read full descriptionHide full description
Create mixed photo and video playlists, and use your device's entire screen to display only what you intend. This app was created for the film/TV industry, for occasions when a phone or tablet needs to 'perform' on camera, but it may be useful to anyone who wants to use their device screen as a highly customizable, flexible and remotely controllable display. Features include: -Assignable hotkeys for a remote Bluetooth keyboard -User-defined unlock code to unlock the display during playback -Use the proximity sensor to simulate a phone call -Support for on-device camera, with working photo and video recording during playback -Image adjustment settings (including numerical colour temperature correction) -Stretch and reposition any image or video -Save and load playlists -Generate a chroma green, blue, or any single-colour screen sized to the device display, with or without tracking marks to assist screen replacement in postproduction.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nik's Playback App at Free against MatrixVision's $0.99. Nik's Playback App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MatrixVision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
Nik's Playback App is free to download; MatrixVision costs $0.99 up front. Nik's Playback App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MatrixVision asks for nothing beyond the download.
MatrixVision ships an update monthly, Nik's Playback App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MatrixVision | Nik's Playback App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valerio V. Guarino | Nikolai Efimov |
In-app purchases
MatrixVision
No in-app purchases
Nik's Playback App
- Unlock this device for a month$3.99
- Unlock this device for a year$9.99
Questions
Is MatrixVision free?
Is Nik's Playback App free?
Do MatrixVision or Nik's Playback App have ads?
Which is updated more often, MatrixVision or Nik's Playback App?
Other comparisons
