# Image Blender vs Matter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Blender at none against Matter's 6. Image Blender also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 304). Matter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.7 vs 26.4). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Image Blender costs $3.99 and Matter $4.99 up front. Matter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Image Blender asks for nothing beyond the download.

Image Blender holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Blender has 3.4K ratings behind it against 304, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Image Blender's written reviews are positive against 82% of Matter's.

Image Blender ships an update every 4 months, Matter monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Blender | Matter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blender/id414544492/reviews)** | [4.5 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-3d-effects/id897754160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 304 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **15.7** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JHND i Sverige AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/309687330) | [Pixite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285719021) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Blender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blender/id414544492)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily combine multiple photos into a single image using masks and various blend modes. Create unique visual effects, add textures, or even watermark your creations with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** Image blending, Masking tools, Multiple blend modes, Multi-exposure effects, Add textures and overlays, Watermarking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Thanks
- 💖 Enjoy creating
- 🎨 This app changed my art
- 🤩 Intuitive and Easy
- 👌 Simple to use good results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Waste
- 🐛 can't use mask
- 🐛 Images won't save
- 🐛 THEY GOT RID OF PASTE FROM PASTEBOARD
- 🐛 No instructions; bundle additions do not work!

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes while working
- Watermark application issues
- Blending text from photos comes out of focus

**Requested features**

- Masking tool improvements
- Ability to blend more than 2 photos
- Undo button
- Gradient tool
- Ability to choose certain frames from GIFs


### Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-3d-effects/id897754160)

Enhance your photos by seamlessly integrating 3D objects and applying various visual styles. Adjust shadows and use masking tools for realistic blending. Create animated video loops with dynamic object movements.

**Highlights:** Add 3D objects to photos, Apply reflective/refractive styles, Adjust model shadows, Built-in masking tools, Create animated video loops, High-resolution image/video export

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forms in Orbit | Free | one-time |
| Twisted Geometry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stock and Render | $0.99 | one-time |
| Future Machines | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forever Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative photo editing
- 🚀 Powerful 3D rendering engine
- 💡 Unique and innovative features
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Excellent for digital art creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited import/export options
- 🔋 High resource usage causing performance problems
- 👎 Outdated and no longer supported

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open app or load new projects
- Rendering quality issues, especially on newer devices
- Crashes when trying to add custom audio

**Requested features**

- Add option to import custom 3D objects
- Extend video duration beyond 15 seconds
- Improve audio integration with ability to use own music
- Implement layering and depth control for 3D objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Blender free?

Image Blender costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Matter free?

Matter costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Image Blender or Matter?

Image Blender is rated higher. Image Blender averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Matter averages 4.5 from 304 ratings.

### Do Image Blender or Matter have ads?

Neither Image Blender nor Matter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Image Blender or Matter?

Image Blender ships an update every 4 months, and Matter monthly. Most recently, Image Blender was updated on November 1, 2026 and Matter on November 1, 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.*