Comparison

Butterfly Dream vs Matrix Codes

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

Head to head
About

Butterfly Dream

Features
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Write down the dream you just woke up from — then look up what it has meant for the last three thousand years. Butterfly Dream is a dream journal with the Duke of Zhou's Dream Dictionary built in: the classical Chinese reference people have used to read their dreams since long before psychology existed. JOURNAL • Write an entry in seconds — date, title, what you remember, a mood, your own tags • Link an entry to the dictionary entries it matches; when you read one that sounds like your own dream, one tap starts a journal entry with it already attached • Edit or delete anything you have written • A streak counts the mornings you keep it up, with an optional daily reminder • Home screen and lock screen widgets show the dream of the day DREAM DICTIONARY • 177 classical entries across 27 categories — each with the original classical Chinese, a modern reading, and an English translation • Search in English or Chinese — "teeth", "snake", "flying" — with Simplified and Traditional matched alike; Chinese searches also understand everyday phrasing, so 怀孕 or 掉牙 find the entries written the old way • When nothing matches, the app tells you what the dictionary covers and opens the categories instead of leaving a blank page • One dream of the day, every day, with its full in-depth reading free • 15 classical dream types explained, plus 8 legendary dream tales from Chinese literature PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No account, no sign-up, no email address • Your journal entries stay in your device's own storage • No ads, anywhere • The dictionary works with no network at all WHAT IS FREE All 177 base interpretations are free, and the journal is free and unlimited. Nothing is hidden behind a questionnaire, and you never have to register to read an entry. Butterfly Dream Premium is a one-time purchase — no subscription. It unlocks the in-depth reading for every entry from three angles: psychology, the Five Elements and the I Ching, and modern life. It also adds weekly and monthly dream reports — how many dreams you logged, how your moods were distributed, which themes keep coming back, and which entries to read next — and removes the bookmark limit. DEVICES Works on iPhone and iPad, and respects the system text size you choose. Privacy Policy: https://hs-qingzhi.com/butterflydream/privacy Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or suggestions? Use Feedback inside the app, or write to support@hs-qingzhi.com

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Matrix Codes

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Matrix Codes reveals the hidden numerical sequences that ancient wisdom traditions have used for centuries to align energy, attract abundance, and navigate life's most important chapters. Enter your date of birth, time, city, and eye color — and the app builds your personal Cosmic Profile, including your Life Path Number. Every code you explore is filtered through who you actually are. WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE Browse 97 sacred number sequences organized across the areas that matter most: Prosperity & Growth, Love & Bonds, and Health & Vitality. Each code comes with its meaning, intention, and the right way to work with it — whether you're calling in unexpected money, strengthening a relationship, or seeking clarity on your future. Tap to reveal the full sequence. Save the ones that resonate. Come back to them whenever you need a reset. YOUR COSMIC PROFILE Matrix Codes isn't a generic reference app. Your birthdate, birth time, birth city, Life Path Number, and eye color shape which codes speak most directly to your energy. The more you fill in, the more personal your experience becomes. BUILT FOR DAILY PRACTICE The Practice section keeps your daily alignment simple. Open the app, check your codes, set your intention, and carry the energy with you throughout the day. No complicated rituals. No prerequisites. Just you and the numbers. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Build your personal collection of codes that feel most aligned. Your saved codes are always one tap away — a private library of sequences you return to again and again. Matrix PREMIUM — LIFETIME ACCESS Unlock all 97 codes with a single one-time payment. No subscription, no recurring charges. Every new code added in the future is included at no extra cost. Whether you're new to numerology or have worked with sacred numbers for years, Matrix Codes meets you where you are — and gives you the tools to go deeper. Download free. Explore three codes. Unlock the rest for life.

Screenshots

Butterfly Dream4 screens
Matrix Codes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Matrix Codes at every 4 days against Butterfly Dream's fortnightly. Matrix Codes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Butterfly Dream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Matrix Codes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Butterfly Dream ships an update fortnightly, Matrix Codes every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Butterfly Dream versus Matrix Codes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterfly DreamMatrix Codes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer岩 胡GIUSEPPE GIORLANDO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Butterfly Dream

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • 小額打賞$0.99
  • 大額打賞$4.99
  • Butterfly Dream Premium$6.99
1 purchases

Matrix Codes

One-time1
  • Matrix Code Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Butterfly Dream free?
Butterfly Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix Codes free?
Matrix Codes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Butterfly Dream or Matrix Codes have ads?
Neither Butterfly Dream nor Matrix Codes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Butterfly Dream or Matrix Codes?
Butterfly Dream ships an update fortnightly, and Matrix Codes every 4 days. Most recently, Butterfly Dream was updated on October 31, 2026 and Matrix Codes on October 31, 2026.

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