Comparison

MATT+ vs BorrowAR

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

Head to head
About

MATT+

Create magic light effects using your phone and a compatible device. Explore mentalism effects with dedicated apps for predictions, illusions, and more.

Highlights
  • Magic light effects
  • Phone-controlled lighting
  • Mentalism effects
  • Prediction illusions
  • Dice and card tricks
  • Color matching games
Features
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Réalisez des effets de magie avec les lumières de votre MATT+ et de votre téléphone grace à: iLight, iLightPhone et iLightOrganiser. Vous pourrez aussi réaliser de effets de mentalisme avec les app dédiés: Vibrato, Force Result, Instant Result, Open color match, Open Dice, Open Watch, Open Cards, Open Coins, Open Birthday...

About

BorrowAR

Features
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Discover BorrowAR , the ultimate tool for digital magicians and content creators. Don't just give a card, give a memory. Leave your spectators with a physical object (playing card, flyer, photo) they can scan at home to relive the magic. Turn a simple piece of paper into an interactive video screen or a magical revelation. It's the perfect way to make a lasting impression long after you're gone.

Screenshots

MATT+4 screens
BorrowAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MATT+ at Free against BorrowAR's $34.99. MATT+ also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.1). BorrowAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads 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

MATT+ is free to download; BorrowAR costs $34.99 up front. MATT+ sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. BorrowAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MATT+ ships an update every 3 weeks, BorrowAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MATT+ versus BorrowAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATT+BorrowAR
PriceFree — better$34.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagic Dreamsebastien macak

In-app purchases

12 purchases

MATT+

One-time12
  • Force ResultFree
  • EnglishFree
  • Open Coin$17.99
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  • Liar Detector$17.99
  • Liar Light$17.99
  • Vibrato$24.99
  • Open Card$24.99
  • Open Birthday$24.99
  • Instant Result Apple Watch$29.99
  • Magnet Detector$44.99
  • Open Color Match$44.99
  • Open watch$44.99
None

BorrowAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATT+ free?
MATT+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BorrowAR free?
BorrowAR costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MATT+ or BorrowAR have ads?
Neither MATT+ nor BorrowAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATT+ or BorrowAR?
MATT+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and BorrowAR weekly. Most recently, MATT+ was updated on September 21, 2026 and BorrowAR on September 26, 2026.

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