# Matrix Panel Plus vs Flash Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Studio at 4.8 against Matrix Panel Plus's 2.9. Flash Studio also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 11) and review sentiment (55% vs 31%). Matrix Panel Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flash Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Studio has 4.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Matrix Panel Plus's written reviews are positive against 55% of Flash Studio's.

Matrix Panel Plus ships an update every 8 days, Flash Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matrix Panel Plus | Flash Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-panel-plus/id6743264417/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 166 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [聪 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798210024) | [浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/999198567) |

## What reviewers say

### Matrix Panel Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-panel-plus/id6743264417)

Control your Matrix LED Pixel Display with this app. Create custom pixel art, dynamic animations, and personalized messages. It offers enhanced functionality and a new design for creative control.

**Highlights:** Create custom pixel art, Display dynamic animations, Send personalized messages, Enhanced functionality, Fresh new design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flash Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254)

Manage your 3D printers remotely from your smartphone. Monitor print status, view live video feeds of your printer's operations, and control multiple printers simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote printer monitoring, Real-time video feed, Manage grouped printers, On-the-go management, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matrix Panel Plus free?

Matrix Panel Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flash Studio free?

Flash Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Matrix Panel Plus or Flash Studio?

Flash Studio is rated higher. Matrix Panel Plus averages 2.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flash Studio averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Matrix Panel Plus or Flash Studio have ads?

Flash Studio shows ads; Matrix Panel Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Matrix Panel Plus or Flash Studio?

Matrix Panel Plus ships an update every 8 days, and Flash Studio weekly. Most recently, Matrix Panel Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Flash Studio on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*