Comparison

Matter vs KinoGlitch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Matter

Enhance your photos by seamlessly integrating 3D objects and applying various visual styles. Adjust shadows and use masking tools for realistic blending. Create animated video loops with dynamic object movements.

Highlights
  • Add 3D objects to photos
  • Apply reflective/refractive styles
  • Adjust model shadows
  • Built-in masking tools
  • Create animated video loops
  • High-resolution image/video export
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= = = = = Brought to you by the award-winning app development team, Pixite. With Matter, alter the reality of your photos by seamlessly adding unique 3D objects to them. Choose from 4 packs of models ranging from simple geometric shapes to complex, architectural structures. Once you’ve chosen your object, select from a range of visual styles to make it reflective or refractive, opaque or translucent. Output high resolution images and even videos. Make your edits even more realistic by adding and adjusting the model’s shadow. Fine-tune the shadow's position, opacity, and strength. Use the built-in masking tools to erase portions of your model or shadow to seamlessly blend it into your photo's environment. Use the unique video export feature to create short animated loops of the object spinning, pulsing, and hovering in your photo. Adjust the rotation speed and direction for a different effect every time. Make sure to share your Matter edits on Instagram using #matterapp for a chance to be featured.

About

KinoGlitch

Create dynamic 3D videos and images with glitch effects. Apply numerous grid presets and adjust object transparency, blending, and movement. Enhance your creations with over 50 controllable effects.

Highlights
  • 3D object creation for videos and images
  • 200+ grid presets
  • Adjustable grid divisions and intensity
  • Object transparency and blending controls
  • Record 3D object movement
  • 50+ controllable video effects
Features
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Turn your photos, videos and live camera into glitch art, moving 3D sculptures and visuals that react to sound. KinoGlitch is a creative playground for images in motion. Break a portrait into glowing particles, bend a scene through glass, stretch movement with slit-scan effects or build a look with layers, masks and text transformed by effects. Start with a preset, then shape it into something of your own. TURN IMAGES INTO 3D ART Transform photos and videos into sculptural meshes with 180+ grid and shape presets. Control depth, density, lighting and glow, then explore your scene from different angles. Add textures and backgrounds to develop your composition. CREATE WITH PARTICLES Rebuild your image with dots, rings, sparks, squares, diamonds or ASCII characters. Adjust particle size, depth and glow to move between delicate point clouds and bold digital textures. LET SOUND DRIVE THE LOOK Make meshes and particles respond to your video's audio or the microphone. In the Effects editor, let audio drive individual effect parameters, or draw custom curves to control how they change over time. EXPLORE 250+ EFFECTS AND OVERLAYS Experiment with RGB separation, pixel sorting, slit scan, glass refraction, mirrors, tunnels, waves, halftones and more. Combine distortion with 190+ color looks, including Neon, Cyber, Tokyo, Pale and Tint. BUILD YOUR EFFECTS IN LAYERS Choose when effects appear with a dedicated video timeline. Combine two effect tracks over your base look, apply shape masks and add text. Place words before an effect to distort them with the image, or keep them on top for a clean title. SEE IT THROUGH YOUR CAMERA Preview and record 3D mesh, particle and glitch effects as you shoot. Experiment with movement, light and sound in real time. SET YOUR ART IN MOTION Animate your 3D scene around different axes and record a full rotation. Save images and videos for music visuals, experimental films, digital artwork and social posts. KinoGlitch works on iPhone and iPad. Start creating for free with limited saves. KinoGlitch PRO unlocks unlimited saves, with subscription and one-time purchase options. Find inspiration on Instagram: @kinoglitch Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Matter4 screens
KinoGlitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KinoGlitch at Free against Matter's $4.99. Matter's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 98). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

KinoGlitch is free to download; Matter costs $4.99 up front. Matter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and KinoGlitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KinoGlitch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 304 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Matter's written reviews are positive against 85% of KinoGlitch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matter ships an update monthly, KinoGlitch every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Matter versus KinoGlitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatterKinoGlitch
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (304 ratings)4.7 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings304 — better98
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.7 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixite Inc.talonsodev

Customer experience

Matter

All ratings304 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews647 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.5%

KinoGlitch

All ratings98 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.8%

Bugs and requests

Matter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to open app or load new projects
  • Rendering quality issues, especially on newer devices
  • Crashes when trying to add custom audio

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to import custom 3D objects
  • Extend video duration beyond 15 seconds
  • Improve audio integration with ability to use own music
  • Implement layering and depth control for 3D objects

KinoGlitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Matter

One-time6
  • Forms in OrbitFree
  • Twisted Geometry$0.99
  • Stock and Render$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Future Machines$1.99
  • Master Pack$2.99
  • Forever Unlock$4.99
3 purchases

KinoGlitch

Subscriptions2
  • KinoGlitch PRO3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • KinoGlitch PRO$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • KinoGlitch PRO$7.99

Questions

Is Matter free?
Matter costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is KinoGlitch free?
KinoGlitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matter or KinoGlitch?
KinoGlitch is rated higher. Matter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while KinoGlitch averages 4.7 from 98 ratings.
Do Matter or KinoGlitch have ads?
Neither Matter nor KinoGlitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matter or KinoGlitch?
Matter ships an update monthly, and KinoGlitch every 5 weeks. Most recently, Matter was updated on October 20, 2026 and KinoGlitch on October 20, 2026.

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