# Retromatic 2.0 vs Matter

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retromatic 2.0 | Matter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromatic-20/id571636510/reviews)** | [4.5 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-3d-effects/id897754160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **304** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peta Vision](https://appshunter.io/developer/401432180) | [Pixite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285719021) |

## What reviewers say

### Retromatic 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromatic-20/id571636510)

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.

**Highlights:** 18 retro filters, 17 graphic themes, 70+ modifiable stickers, High-resolution image support, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-mas & New year package | $0.99 | one-time |
| doodler package | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOGOTA package | $0.99 | one-time |
| MARTINI package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 2013 package | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Doodly Holiday | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Unique retro effects
- 💡 Creative photo editing
- 🎨 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Hassle-free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Limited editing options
- 🔧 Difficult to outline photos
- 🔧 Low resolution output
- 🔧 Outdated and unsupported

**Reported bugs**

- Text editing issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Crashes when trying to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 Retromatic 2.0 free?

Retromatic 2.0 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Matter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retromatic 2.0 or Matter?

Retromatic 2.0 is rated higher. Retromatic 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Matter averages 4.5 from 304 ratings.

### Do Retromatic 2.0 or Matter have ads?

Neither Retromatic 2.0 nor Matter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retromatic 2.0 or Matter?

Retromatic 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Matter monthly. Most recently, Retromatic 2.0 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Matter on October 26, 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.*