Comparison

HelHal vs Matn

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

Head to head
About

HelHal

Features
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HelHal connects you with professional photographers and videographers across Saudi Arabia, so you can browse portfolios, compare packages, and book the right shoot in minutes. Find pros for: - Family occasions and weddings - Personal photography and portrait sessions - Exhibitions and conferences - Real estate photography and video - Aerial and drone coverage - Product and fashion photography - Food photography - Social media and UGC content Browse services by category and shooting type (photo, video, drone, timelapse, live, podcast, 360), message sellers directly, track orders, and pay securely, all from one app. Whether you're planning a wedding in Riyadh, need real estate photos in Jeddah, or are looking for a UGC creator anywhere in the Kingdom, HelHal makes it easy to find and book the right photographer or videographer.

About

Matn

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Matn is the all-in-one professional marketplace for the MENA region. Whether you're hiring top talent, searching for your next role, buying or selling products, raising investment for your startup, or posting procurement tenders — Matn brings it all together in a single, trusted platform. JOBS & HIRING • Employers post jobs in seconds — full-time, part-time, freelance, or remote • Job seekers get matched by skill, experience level, and location • Apply in one tap; track every application in real time • Salary ranges, seniority levels, workplace type, and required skills — fully filterable • Skill assessments help candidates stand out and help employers screen faster MARKETPLACE • List new or used products with photos, price, and delivery options • Browse thousands of listings across electronics, furniture, equipment, and more • Make offers, negotiate, and complete transactions securely via in-app wallet • Seller ratings and verified badges so you always know who you're dealing with PROJECTS & INVESTMENT • Founders publish startup projects to attract co-founders and investors • Investors browse by stage, industry, and funding target • Transparent funding progress tracking — equity, loan, revenue-share, or donation models • Direct messaging and in-app document sharing built in TENDERS & PROCUREMENT • Businesses and government entities post open procurement tenders • Vendors discover relevant opportunities and submit proposals • Deadline tracking, budget visibility, and category filtering TRUST & SAFETY • Identity verification (KYC) with a visible verified badge • Trust score built from completed transactions, ratings, and account age • In-app dispute resolution and escrow-backed transactions • Report any listing or user in two taps BUILT FOR MENA • Full Arabic and English interface — switch at any time • SAR-native with multi-currency support coming soon • Designed for the Gulf's mobile-first, professional community Download Matn today and connect with Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing professional network. Terms of Service: https://matn-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://matn-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

HelHal4 screens
Matn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HelHal at 2 against Matn's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HelHal versus Matn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelHalMatn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBader AlkhameesHesham Badr

In-app purchases

None

HelHal

No in-app purchases

None

Matn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelHal free?
HelHal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matn free?
Matn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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