# Matter Utilities vs Codex Claude

Matter Utilities and Codex Claude both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of Matter Utilities's written reviews are positive against 22% of Codex Claude's. Codex Claude's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matter Utilities sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Codex Claude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Matter Utilities against 4.2 for Codex Claude. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Matter Utilities's written reviews are positive against 22% of Codex Claude's.

Matter Utilities ships an update every 2 weeks, Codex Claude every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matter Utilities | Codex Claude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-utilities/id6475089549/reviews)** | [4.2 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-claude-website-builder/id6749557696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | #165 |
| Size | 52 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGITAL FORTRESS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533035552) | [Tetiana Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816320217) |

## What reviewers say

### Matter Utilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-utilities/id6475089549)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #123 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matter Test Lab Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Matter Test Lab 6-Month | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Matter Test Lab Annual | $52.00 | per year |


### Codex Claude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-claude-website-builder/id6749557696)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Instantly generate custom code for websites, apps, and scripts using AI. This tool provides tailored code suggestions for various platforms and programming languages, making it ideal for developers and builders of all levels.

**Highlights:** Instant custom code generation, AI-powered code suggestions, Supports frontend, backend, mobile, and APIs, Generates app features, UI components, and logic, Supports multiple programming languages and frameworks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vibely AI Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Vibely AI Plus | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matter Utilities free?

Matter Utilities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codex Claude free?

Codex Claude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Matter Utilities or Codex Claude?

Matter Utilities is rated higher. Matter Utilities averages 4.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Codex Claude averages 4.2 from 61 ratings.

### Do Matter Utilities or Codex Claude have ads?

Neither Matter Utilities nor Codex Claude shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matter Utilities or Codex Claude?

Matter Utilities ships an update every 2 weeks, and Codex Claude every 8 days. Most recently, Matter Utilities was updated on October 15, 2026 and Codex Claude on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Matter Utilities or Codex Claude?

Matter Utilities currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Codex Claude at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*