MatrixVision vs VHS
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
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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
VHS
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Bring back the look and atmosphere of classic VHS camcorders. VHS Camera transforms your iPhone into a retro analog video camera with authentic low-fi aesthetics inspired by old videotapes, consumer camcorders, tape tracking errors, analog noise, and nostalgic 80s/90s recordings. Everything is rendered live while you record, so the exported video matches exactly what you see on screen. FEATURES • Real-time VHS video simulation • Authentic 4:3 camcorder framing • Analog tape noise and tracking effects • Retro REC overlays and camcorder OSD • Vintage color degradation and bleed • Tape warp, static bursts, and glitch artifacts • Live preview matching final export • Multiple VHS-inspired presets • Rear camera support with continuous zoom • Record videos directly with VHS processing applied • Minimal cinematic interface designed for creators DESIGNED FOR • Filmmakers • Music videos • Retro aesthetics • Analog nostalgia • Experimental visuals • Vintage social content • Lo-fi video creators Whether you want dirty tape glitches, soft analog mood, or full retro camcorder energy, VHS Camera gives your footage the unmistakable character of old videotapes. Record memories like they came from another era.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MatrixVision at $0.99 against VHS's $1.99. MatrixVision also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
MatrixVision costs $0.99 and VHS $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MatrixVision | VHS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valerio V. Guarino | William Carrer |
In-app purchases
MatrixVision
No in-app purchases
VHS
No in-app purchases
