MatrixVision vs GlowUp Light
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
GlowUp Light
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a soft face light for better selfies, makeup checks, video calls, and late-night photos. GlowUp Light gives you a clean full-screen glow with mirror and camera-friendly modes, so you can look more natural in dim rooms, harsh bathrooms, dark restaurants, hotels, or anywhere the light is not helping. Why people use it: - Adjustable full-screen face light - Mirror mode for makeup, skin checks, hair, and touch-ups - Selfie mode so the glow stays on while you take photos - Warm, cool, rosy, champagne, and dreamy tones - Custom color controls for your own light - No account, no ads, no tracking Open a glow that feels right, check the mirror, or take the photo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatrixVision at none against GlowUp Light's 1. MatrixVision also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). GlowUp Light's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, 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
MatrixVision costs $0.99 and GlowUp Light $0.29 up front. GlowUp Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MatrixVision asks for nothing beyond the download.
MatrixVision ships an update monthly, GlowUp Light every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MatrixVision | GlowUp Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.29 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valerio V. Guarino | Guangzhou Ciyou Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
MatrixVision
No in-app purchases
GlowUp Light
- Lifetime Unlock$3.99
Questions
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