Matte Photo vs CMRA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Matte Photo
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Add clean, customizable borders to your photos in seconds. Matte Photo is a simple tool for photographers who want to give their images more space and a classic matted look. Choose a photo, adjust the border, and export the finished image directly to your photo library.
CMRA
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A simple, customizable camera app for enthusiasts who prefer natural, unprocessed photos. ⢠One screen, a big shutter, nothing in the way ⢠Tap to focus, pinch or step zoom across every lens ⢠4:3, 16:9 or full-screen framing ⢠Light control: one slide to adjust exposure ⢠Twelve looks based on classic stocks: Portra 400, Kodachrome 64, Ektar 100, Fuji 400H, Provia, Velvia, Astia, Classic Chrome, Pro Neg Hi, Acros, HP5, Tri-X ⢠Texture it from a whisper to heavy ⢠Styles support for your unprocessed copies ⢠Full-resolution photos ⢠Camera Control button support ⢠Shoot from the Lock Screen without unlocking ⢠Full iPhone Duo support, open or closed ⢠Home Screen widget and Shortcuts to open the camera instantly ⢠Show focal length in mm instead of zoom, if you shoot that way ⢠No account, no subscription, no ads ⢠Photos go straight to your library ⢠Custom meta keywords
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matte Photo at none against CMRA's 1. Matte Photo also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CMRA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Matte Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Matte Photo ships an update every 5 days, CMRA every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Matte Photo | CMRA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Manuel Schunder | Bartosz Dariusz Bak |
In-app purchases
Matte Photo
No in-app purchases
CMRA
- Supporter$9.99









