# Tinybop Labs vs Matter AR

The clearest difference is rating: Tinybop Labs at 4.8 against Matter AR's 3.8. Tinybop Labs also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Matter AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tinybop Labs sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Matter AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tinybop Labs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tinybop Labs ships an update fortnightly, Matter AR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tinybop Labs | Matter AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinybop-labs-ar-games/id1594257827/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-ar/id6443903385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 233 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) | [Hot Dark Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620876049) |

## What reviewers say

### Tinybop Labs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinybop-labs-ar-games/id1594257827)

Immerse yourself in exciting AR games that transform your surroundings into interactive playgrounds. Compete with friends in challenges like sinking boats, battling super-pandas, or matching colors in your real-world environment.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Multiplayer battles, Color matching challenges, Character and skin customization, Power-ups and special abilities, Offline and online play

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sharknado | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pandozer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Caterday | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dragonzee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bugaboo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mr. Beeps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowcone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orion | $0.99 | one-time |


### Matter AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-ar/id6443903385)

Explore virtual layers overlaid on the real world. Engage in AR LaserTag battles, build unique virtual content in a sandbox mode, and discover user-created realities. Share your creations and battle experiences.

**Highlights:** AR LaserTag multiplayer battles, Single player LaserTag with leaderboard, Sandbox creative mode, Build and share virtual content, Discover real-world AR locations, Capture and share AR photos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tinybop Labs free?

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

### Is Matter AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tinybop Labs or Matter AR?

Tinybop Labs is rated higher. Tinybop Labs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Matter AR averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tinybop Labs or Matter AR have ads?

Neither Tinybop Labs nor Matter AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tinybop Labs or Matter AR?

Tinybop Labs ships an update fortnightly, and Matter AR monthly. Most recently, Tinybop Labs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Matter AR on October 6, 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.*