Materia AR vs Widgeta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered board recognition
- Augmented reality visualization
- Smart project recommendations
- Professional circuit tools
- Custom overlay creation
- Save and organize board scans
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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.
Widgeta
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Materia AR | Widgeta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trevor Beaton | Marko Oreskovic |
In-app purchases
Materia AR
- Monthly Pro Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Plan1 Year trial$19.991 Year
Widgeta
- Widgeta Pro$9.99









