Comparison

Materia AR vs Widgeta

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

Head to head
About

Materia AR

This app uses AI and AR to help developers and makers identify circuit boards, visualize pinout diagrams, and get project recommendations. It offers tools for electronic calculations and custom overlay creation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered board recognition
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Smart project recommendations
  • Professional circuit tools
  • Custom overlay creation
  • Save and organize board scans
Features
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Materia AR is a toolbox for developers and makers who work with circuit boards. It combines artificial intelligence and augmented reality technology. KEY FEATURES: AI-Powered Board Recognition Instantly identify development boards using advanced computer vision. Get detailed specifications and compatibility information. Augmented Reality Visualization View interactive 3D pinout diagrams overlaid directly on your physical board. Rotate, scale, and explore board layouts in real-time. Smart Project Recommendations Receive tailored project suggestions based on your identified board's capabilities and specifications. Professional Circuit Tools Built-in calculator for electronic calculations. Save and organize your board scans for quick reference. Custom Overlay Creation Create and save custom AR overlays for your circuit boards and projects. The free tier includes basic board scanning and AR visualization. A pro subscription unlocks unlimited scans, custom overlays, and advanced features. Download Materia AR and transform how you work with development boards.

About

Widgeta

Features
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Widgeta turns JSON endpoints into configurable iOS widgets. Connect a public JSON URL, choose values with a path picker, format numbers, labels, units, colors, gauges, and images, then place the result on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, iPad, StandBy, or compatible widget surfaces, including the CarPlay widget stack where available. Use it for live metrics, API status, weather, home automation, finance, server health, sports data, or any small piece of JSON you want at a glance. Free includes one source and two widgets. Widgeta Pro unlocks unlimited sources, unlimited widgets, all widget families, custom refresh intervals, HTTP headers, and advanced styling.

Screenshots

Materia AR4 screens
Widgeta2 screens

Verdict

The call

Materia AR and Widgeta are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Materia AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Widgeta sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Materia AR versus Widgeta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMateria ARWidgeta
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrevor BeatonMarko Oreskovic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Materia AR

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Plan1 Year trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Widgeta

One-time1
  • Widgeta Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Materia AR free?
Materia AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widgeta free?
Widgeta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Materia AR or Widgeta have ads?
Neither Materia AR nor Widgeta shows ads.

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