Comparison

Matte Viewer vs Augment

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

Head to head
About

Matte Viewer

This app allows you to preview and export depth and semantic maps from your iPhone photos. It offers an elegant interface and supports desktop-class features on iPad and Mac. The app prioritizes user privacy and has a very small file size.

Highlights
  • Preview depth and semantic maps
  • Export mattes for 3rd party software
  • Elegant and information-dense interface
  • Desktop-class features on iPad/Mac
  • Privacy-focused with no tracking
  • Small app size
Features
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Matte Viewer lets you quickly preview the mattes in photos taken with your iPhone, including the depth map and semantic maps. You can export them and use them in 3rd party software such as Photoshop, Touch Designer, in custom shaders, and so on. To have the most matte data available in your photos, use the Portrait mode in iPhone's Camera. - Elegant and information dense interface that quickly lets you preview all the different mattes. - Supports desktop class features on iPad + Mac: multiple windows, open through drag & drop, keyboard shortcuts, etc. - Respects your privacy: no 3rd party libraries or tracking. Uses the latest iOS APIs so you don't have to give access to your whole photo library. - Extremely small app size: only a few hundred kilobytes. Matte Viewer is part of PhotoTools by Héliographe: check out our website at https://heliographe.studio for more fantastic photography apps.

About

Augment

Transform photos, videos, text, and scans into interactive 3D models. View your creations in augmented reality, share them easily, and explore a library of pre-made models. Ideal for designers, students, and hobbyists looking to add immersive 3D visuals to projects.

Highlights
  • Create 3D models from text, image, video, and LiDAR
  • View models in Augmented Reality
  • Place and capture photos in AR mode
  • Explore a curated library of default models
  • Export and share 3D creations
  • AI-powered generation
  • Create without professional equipment
Features
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Bring your ideas to life in 3D with Augment 3D Scanner App. Create, explore, and share 3D models on your iPhone. Whether it is a quick scan, a photo, a video, or text, Augment converts it into an interactive 3D model you can view in Augmented Reality. Key Features Multiple creation modes: text, image, video, and LiDAR to 3D. Augmented Reality: place models in your space and capture photos in AR mode. Explore models: a curated library of default models to view and customize. Export and share: save and share your 3D creations easily. Fast results: AI powered generation with a simple workflow. Why Choose Augment Great for designers, students, hobbyists, and anyone curious about 3D. Make projects, presentations, and posts stand out with immersive 3D visuals. Create anywhere without pro equipment. Subscriptions Weekly subscription: short term access to all features. Lifetime access: one time purchase for unlimited creativity. Download Augment 3D Scanner App today and turn imagination into 3D reality. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.netlify.com/projects/3d-scanner-app-privacy-polic-y/overview

Screenshots

Matte Viewer3 screens
Augment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Augment at 5.0 against Matte Viewer's 3.0. Augment also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Matte Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Augment sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Augment holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matte Viewer ships an update monthly, Augment every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Matte Viewer versus Augment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatte ViewerAugment
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHéliographe, IncSEMRA OZTEKIN

Customer experience

Matte Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Augment

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Matte Viewer

One-time1
  • Unlock Export$4.99
2 purchases

Augment

Subscriptions1
  • Lifetime Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$34.99

Questions

Is Matte Viewer free?
Matte Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Augment free?
Augment is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matte Viewer or Augment?
Augment is rated higher. Matte Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Augment averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Matte Viewer or Augment have ads?
Neither Matte Viewer nor Augment shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matte Viewer or Augment?
Matte Viewer ships an update monthly, and Augment every 5 days. Most recently, Matte Viewer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Augment on October 22, 2026.

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