# Mat vs 9PM

The clearest difference is update cadence: 9PM at every 5 days against Mat's every 3 weeks. 9PM also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Mat's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 9PM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mat against 5.0 for 9PM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mat has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Mat ships an update every 3 weeks, 9PM every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mat | 9PM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mat-photo-widget-maker/id6778914750/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rahul Bhadauriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894699780) | [9PM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798402763) |

## What reviewers say

### Mat

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

Instantly cut out subjects from your photos or live camera feed and arrange them on custom mats. Add text, emojis, and decorative elements to create personalized widgets for your Home Screen. Share your creations with friends or export them as wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Live camera cutouts, Import photos, Arrange and layer cutouts, Add text and emojis, Create custom widgets, Share with friends, Export as wallpaper

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### 9PM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761)

This app allows users to share daily photo and video dumps with trusted friends and family. Posts are automatically published at 9 PM, revealing everyone's day. It offers a private space for creative expression without pressure from strangers.

**Highlights:** Daily photo and video posting, Automatic 9 PM posting, Private social network, Trusted contact sharing, Visual life diary, React, reply, and share

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9PM Membership Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 9PM Membership Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Claim a Username | $4.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 3-Letter Username | $49.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 2-Letter Username | $499.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 1-Letter Username | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mat free?

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

### Is 9PM free?

9PM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mat or 9PM?

Mat and 9PM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Mat or 9PM have ads?

Neither Mat nor 9PM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mat or 9PM?

Mat ships an update every 3 weeks, and 9PM every 5 days. Most recently, Mat was updated on October 14, 2026 and 9PM on October 18, 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.*