Comparison

iColorama S vs Matter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iColorama S

Transform your photos with over 500 artistic effects and advanced image adjustments. Repaint images using a variety of brushes, including imported Photoshop brushes, to create unique digital art. Perfect for unleashing your creative vision.

Highlights
  • Over 500 photo effects
  • Image adjustments
  • Brush painting
  • Import Photoshop brushes
  • Art creation tools
Features
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Unleash your creativity with iColorama, the ultimate photo editing, and art creation app! There are too many effects to be listed here, more than 500! The effects are from simple image adjustments to complicated graphic transformations. Images can also be repainted with many different brushes, and you can import and use Photoshop brushes! Just check the tag #icolorama on Instagram and find more than 300 000 images that have been edited using this app! Start creating your own art today with iColorama!

About

Matter

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
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= = = = = Brought to you by the award-winning app development team, Pixite. With Matter, alter the reality of your photos by seamlessly adding unique 3D objects to them. Choose from 4 packs of models ranging from simple geometric shapes to complex, architectural structures. Once you’ve chosen your object, select from a range of visual styles to make it reflective or refractive, opaque or translucent. Output high resolution images and even videos. Make your edits even more realistic by adding and adjusting the model’s shadow. Fine-tune the shadow's position, opacity, and strength. Use the built-in masking tools to erase portions of your model or shadow to seamlessly blend it into your photo's environment. Use the unique video export feature to create short animated loops of the object spinning, pulsing, and hovering in your photo. Adjust the rotation speed and direction for a different effect every time. Make sure to share your Matter edits on Instagram using #matterapp for a chance to be featured.

Screenshots

iColorama S4 screens
Matter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iColorama S at Free against Matter's $4.99. Matter's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (82% vs 72%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iColorama S is free to download; Matter costs $4.99 up front. iColorama S sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Matter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 304 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iColorama S's written reviews are positive against 82% of Matter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iColorama S ships an update every 4 weeks, Matter monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iColorama S versus Matter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriColorama SMatter
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (177 ratings)4.5 (304 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177304 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.7
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB335 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique GarciaPixite Inc.

Customer experience

iColorama S

All ratings178 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative21.4%

Matter

All ratings304 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews647 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.5%

User reviews

iColorama S

From 177 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Powerful and versatile photo editing capabilities
  • 👍 Allows for creative and artistic expression
  • 🚀 Constantly updated with new features
  • 👍 Comprehensive set of tools and effects
  • 👍 Produces high-quality, professional-looking results

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Concerns about recent changes to functionality requiring additional purchases
  • 👎 Unintuitive or difficult to use interface for some users
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices or iOS versions

Matter

From 304 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

iColorama S

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save edited photos without additional purchases
  • Unwanted watermarks or overlays appearing on saved images
  • Sudden changes to functionality or loss of previously available features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved undo/redo functionality
  • Better masking and layering tools
  • Zoom and detail options
  • Foreground, background, and depth masking
  • Support for animation or video editing

Matter

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iColorama S

Subscriptions2
  • iColorama S PRO3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • iColorama S PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • iColorama S PRO$14.99
6 purchases

Matter

One-time6
  • Forms in OrbitFree
  • Twisted Geometry$0.99
  • Stock and Render$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Future Machines$1.99
  • Master Pack$2.99
  • Forever Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is iColorama S free?
iColorama S is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matter free?
Matter costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iColorama S or Matter?
Matter is rated higher. iColorama S averages 4.1 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Matter averages 4.5 from 304 ratings.
Do iColorama S or Matter have ads?
Neither iColorama S nor Matter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iColorama S or Matter?
iColorama S ships an update every 4 weeks, and Matter monthly. Most recently, iColorama S was updated on October 24, 2026 and Matter on October 24, 2026.

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