# Apps Connect vs Matter Utilities

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apps Connect at none against Matter Utilities's 3. Apps Connect also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 37%) and chart position (#16 vs #96). Matter Utilities's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matter Utilities sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Apps Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Apps Connect against 4.3 for Matter Utilities. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Apps Connect's written reviews are positive against 37% of Matter Utilities's.

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, Matter Utilities fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Connect | Matter Utilities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews)** | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-utilities/id6475089549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #96 |
| Size | 148 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) | [DIGITAL FORTRESS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533035552) |

## What reviewers say

### Apps Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a one-click connection to various proxy protocols like Shadowsocks, Vmess, and Trojan. It offers a lighter, simpler interface with custom themes and aims for faster, more secure connections.

**Highlights:** One-click connection, Supports multiple proxy protocols, Lighter and simpler interface, Customizable themes, Faster connection speeds, Secure kernel

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Matter Utilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-utilities/id6475089549)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application assists developers in testing and interacting with Matter devices. It allows for scanning, connecting via setup codes, and viewing detailed device information. Developers can also test pre-built or custom Matter Clusters.

**Highlights:** Scan for nearby Matter devices, Connect using QR or setup codes, Access detailed device information, Test core Matter Clusters, Work with custom Clusters

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matter Test Lab Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Matter Test Lab 6-Month | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Matter Test Lab Annual | $52.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apps Connect free?

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

### Is Matter Utilities free?

Matter Utilities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Apps Connect or Matter Utilities?

Apps Connect is rated higher. Apps Connect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Matter Utilities averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do Apps Connect or Matter Utilities have ads?

Neither Apps Connect nor Matter Utilities shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apps Connect or Matter Utilities?

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, and Matter Utilities fortnightly. Most recently, Apps Connect was updated on October 17, 2026 and Matter Utilities on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Apps Connect or Matter Utilities?

Apps Connect currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Matter Utilities at #96. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*