Comparison

Matter Utilities vs iDepth NDI

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

Head to head
About

Matter Utilities

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
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Matter Utilities is a professional toolkit for developers and testers who build, validate, and troubleshoot Matter devices. Scan nearby Matter devices, pair with a QR code or manual setup code, inspect detailed device information, and work with both standard and custom clusters. When you need deeper validation, run automation flows, review results, and export logs to speed up debugging. Why Matter Utilities • Faster commissioning and troubleshooting • Detailed device inspection for development workflows • Standard and custom cluster tools • Automation testing for supported devices • JSON log export for validation and bug investigation What you can do • Scan nearby Matter devices • Pair using a Matter QR code or manual setup code • Read device details and supported capabilities • Read and write standard and custom clusters • Run automation tests with progress tracking • Filter tests by endpoint and choose only the checks you need • Review pass/fail results and export logs • Use Advanced Mode visual overlays for supported lighting tests Automation testing Matter Utilities can generate test cases from device endpoints and run selected steps sequentially. Current automation coverage includes root endpoint checks, On/Off, brightness levels, color temperature, hue and saturation, and advanced color commands for supported lighting devices. Built for professional use Matter Utilities is designed for Matter development and test workflows. It is best suited for engineers, QA, integrators, and device teams who need more than a consumer smart home controller. Privacy Policy: https://df.technology/matter-utilities/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iDepth NDI

This app captures depth data using a LiDAR sensor and streams it in real-time via NDI. It's designed for media artists and computer musicians to control multimedia content with depth information.

Highlights
  • LiDAR depth scanning
  • Real-time NDI streaming
  • Color and depth image output
  • Multimedia content control
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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An application scans depth using a LiDAR sensor and sends it through NDI. You can receive the NDI sources(color and depth image) from any device in real time. This application is for media artists and computer musicians to control multimedia content. Note: Depth capturing functionality requires an A12 Bionic processor(or later) and LiDAR sensor.

Screenshots

Matter Utilities4 screens
iDepth NDI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDepth NDI at 100% against Matter Utilities's 37%. iDepth NDI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). Matter Utilities's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On ads, chart position and device support 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

Matter Utilities is free to download; iDepth NDI costs $1.99 up front. Matter Utilities sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. iDepth NDI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matter Utilities ships an update fortnightly, iDepth NDI every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Matter Utilities versus iDepth NDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatter UtilitiesiDepth NDI
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#145 — better#197
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIGITAL FORTRESS COMPANY LIMITEDGwangyu Lee

Customer experience

Matter Utilities

All ratings44 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative57.9%

iDepth NDI

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Matter Utilities

Subscriptions3
  • Matter Test Lab Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Matter Test Lab 6-Month7 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Matter Test Lab Annual7 Days trial$52.001 Year
None

iDepth NDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matter Utilities free?
Matter Utilities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iDepth NDI free?
iDepth NDI costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matter Utilities or iDepth NDI have ads?
Neither Matter Utilities nor iDepth NDI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matter Utilities or iDepth NDI?
Matter Utilities ships an update fortnightly, and iDepth NDI every 9 months. Most recently, Matter Utilities was updated on November 8, 2026 and iDepth NDI on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Matter Utilities or iDepth NDI?
Matter Utilities currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and iDepth NDI at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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