# CapStamp vs Mat

The clearest difference is rating: Mat at 5.0 against CapStamp's 4.7. Mat also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). CapStamp's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CapStamp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Mat sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of CapStamp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mat's.

CapStamp ships an update every 5 days, Mat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CapStamp | Mat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capstamp-capture-note/id6762364040/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mat-photo-widget-maker/id6778914750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [海建 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734722620) | [Rahul Bhadauriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894699780) |

## What reviewers say

### CapStamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capstamp-capture-note/id6762364040)

This journaling app transforms everyday moments into collectible, beautifully designed stamps. Organize photos and memories into unique keepsakes, preserving life's experiences in a meaningful way. Explore your records through various browsing modes and sync them across devices.

**Highlights:** Capture life with stamps, Live Photos support, Variety of stamp styles, Custom folder styles, Multiple browsing modes, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### Mat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mat-photo-widget-maker/id6778914750)

Create personalized widgets for your home screen using your own photos. Instantly cut out subjects from live camera feeds or your photo library, arrange them on custom mats with notes and decorations, and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Live camera cutouts, Import photos for cutouts, Arrange and layer cutouts on mats, Add notes and decorations, Share mats as wallpaper, Collaborative mat building

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mat Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mat Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CapStamp free?

CapStamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mat free?

Mat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CapStamp or Mat?

Mat is rated higher. CapStamp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Mat averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do CapStamp or Mat have ads?

Neither CapStamp nor Mat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CapStamp or Mat?

CapStamp ships an update every 5 days, and Mat every 3 weeks. Most recently, CapStamp was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mat on November 7, 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.*