Retromatic 2.0 vs Matter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retromatic 2.0
Transform your photos into nostalgic masterpieces with a variety of retro filters, graphic themes, and customizable stickers. Easily create vintage-style posters and share them across social media platforms.
- 18 retro filters
- 17 graphic themes
- 70+ modifiable stickers
- High-resolution image support
- Social media sharing
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Take your pictures back in time with Retromatic's retro-style themes, stickers, and effects. In a matter of seconds, you can create fun posters featuring your favorite objects. Remember your favorite decades with our unique, easy-to-use app. Features 1. 18 amazing retro filters 2. 17 graphic themes in 17 different colors 3. Over 70 modifiable retro stickers 4. Supports high-resolution images (1280x1280) 5. Supports Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr Instructions 1. Take or choose a photo 2. Trace the outline of the subject 3. Pick a theme in your favorite color 4. Select a filter 5. Add stickers and text in a variety of colors 6. Save and share with your friends! Don't worry, we will continue to update our stickers and effects for more retro fun. :) Participate to win a spot in our showcase! All you have to do is... 1. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/petavision Instagram: Petavision Twitter: Petavision 2. Tag #RetromaticChoice to your favorite photos! Want to get in touch with us? Email us at: info@peta-vision.com
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Retromatic 2.0 at $1.99 against Matter's $4.99. Retromatic 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.7). Matter's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 75). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Retromatic 2.0 costs $1.99 and Matter $4.99 up front. Retromatic 2.0 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Matter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Retromatic 2.0 against 4.5 for Matter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 304 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Retromatic 2.0's written reviews are positive against 82% of Matter's.
Retromatic 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Matter monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Retromatic 2.0 | Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (75 ratings) — better | 4.5 (304 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 304 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 335 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peta Vision | Pixite Inc. |
Customer experience
Retromatic 2.0
Matter
User reviews
Retromatic 2.0
From 75 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Unique retro effects
- 💡 Creative photo editing
- 🎨 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Hassle-free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Limited editing options
- 🔧 Difficult to outline photos
- 🔧 Low resolution output
- 🔧 Outdated and unsupported
Matter
From 304 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Retromatic 2.0
Reported bugs
3 issues- Text editing issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Crashes when trying to restore purchases
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to adjust contrast and brightness
- More backgrounds, stickers, and fonts
- Eraser tool for selection
- Support for larger image sizes
- Ability to import custom images
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- Save and resume editing projects
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
Retromatic 2.0
- X-mas & New year package$0.99
- doodler package$0.99
- BOGOTA package$0.99
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- MARTINI package$0.99
- Christmas 2013 package$0.99
- A Doodly Holiday$0.99
Matter
- Forms in OrbitFree
- Twisted Geometry$0.99
- Stock and Render$0.99
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- Future Machines$1.99
- Master Pack$2.99
- Forever Unlock$4.99
