# Backdrop vs DotMatrix Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotMatrix Studio at none against Backdrop's 2. DotMatrix Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. DotMatrix Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrop | DotMatrix Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shekhar Upadhaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896171196) | [John Darkwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816849776) |

## What reviewers say

### Backdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-live-effects/id6770320729)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backdrop Premium — Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Backdrop Premium — Annual | $79.00 | per year |


### DotMatrix Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotmatrix-studio/id6792267686)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrop free?

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

### Is DotMatrix Studio free?

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

### Do Backdrop or DotMatrix Studio have ads?

Neither Backdrop nor DotMatrix Studio shows ads.

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