ArrView vs Matcha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArrView
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ArrView is a fast, native companion app for the self-hosted media tools you already run. Connect to your own Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and NZBHydra servers to check your library and keep an eye on downloads — from the couch or away from home. No account. No tracking. No middleman. ArrView talks directly to your servers, and everything you enter stays on your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse your TV series and movies at a glance • See what's downloading and track activity in real time • Connect multiple services and switch between them easily • Designed for both iPhone and iPad EFFORTLESS SETUP • Auto-discover ArrView servers on your network over Bonjour • Or enter any server address and API key directly • Works with plain HTTP on your local network, or HTTPS where your server supports it PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No analytics, ads, or third-party tracking of any kind • API keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain • Your data never leaves your device except to reach the servers you choose REQUIREMENTS ArrView connects to servers that you host and control. You'll need your own running Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, NZBHydra, or ArrView instance and its API key. The app is a client only — it doesn't host or provide any content. — ArrView is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, or NZBHydra projects. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Matcha
Create lo-fi music with intuitive chord buttons and pre-set sound packs. Effortlessly generate smooth melodies and export shareable videos with unique visuals. No music theory knowledge is required to start composing.
- Intuitive chord buttons with voice leading
- Smart harmony and key fitting
- Pre-set sound packs with distinct moods
- Warm synth voices and sampler
- Shareable video export with reactive visuals
- One-time unlock for full studio features
- Live Activity for Lock Screen integration
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Tap a chord. It already sounds good. Matcha is a pocket lo-fi studio where every touch is musical — smooth chords, warm synths, lazy drums, and a share-ready video with ink-wash visuals that bloom to your music. No music theory required (but it doesn't hurt). PLAY BY FEEL • Big chord buttons with built-in voice leading — every change sounds smooth • Smart key harmony: whatever you tap fits the key • Drag the voicing slider to open up or tighten the chord • A keyboard that lights up to show what's playing — two octaves on iPad EIGHT PACKS, EIGHT MOODS Tokyo Rain, Study Session, Sunset Drive, Midnight Jazz, Rainy Cafe, Neon Sleep, Saturday Cartoon, Late Bus. Each pack is a complete kit — synth, bass, drums, swing, tempo, chord palette and colour. SHAPE YOUR SOUND • Warm synth voices (Rhodes, pads, bells, organ) and a sampler • Bass patterns: root, walking, fifths, arpeggio and more • Drums with swing, plus reverb and chorus to taste SHARE WHAT YOU MAKE • Export a share video with reactive ink-wash visuals that bloom with every chord • Save it to Photos or send it anywhere MATCHA STUDIO — ONE-TIME UNLOCK Try it before you buy: play the built-in demo song, and hear your own four bars arranged into a whole track as many times as you like. Studio is for keeping it. • Matcha Magic — four bars in, a finished arrangement out • Song Mode — build the whole track section by section • Chord Journey — never guess the next chord; pick a feeling instead • Four Signature Packs — Rainy Taipei, Dusty Cassette, Bedroom R&B, Night Train • Recording, plus Pro Export: MIDI, stems, and Matcha as an AUv3 plugin in your DAW One purchase, yours forever. No subscription, no account, nothing uploaded. CALM BY DESIGN A reactive Chinese-ink background that moves with your music, a quiet dark interface, and a Live Activity so your jam shows up on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Just you and the keys.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArrView at none against Matcha's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Matcha sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArrView asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ArrView | Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Mcdonald | Chih Han Lin |
In-app purchases
ArrView
No in-app purchases
Matcha
- Matcha Studio$3.99









