# Matter vs RNI Aero

The clearest difference is price: RNI Aero at Free against Matter's $4.99. Matter's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 66%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Matter against 4.7 for RNI Aero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 304 and 250 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Matter's written reviews are positive against 66% of RNI Aero's.

Matter ships an update monthly, RNI Aero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matter | RNI Aero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-3d-effects/id897754160/reviews) | **[4.7 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rni-aero/id1505193752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 335 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285719021) | [RNI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012002506) |

## What reviewers say

### Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-3d-effects/id897754160)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forms in Orbit | Free | one-time |
| Twisted Geometry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stock and Render | $0.99 | one-time |
| Future Machines | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forever Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative photo editing
- 🚀 Powerful 3D rendering engine
- 💡 Unique and innovative features
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Excellent for digital art creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited import/export options
- 🔋 High resource usage causing performance problems
- 👎 Outdated and no longer supported

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### RNI Aero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rni-aero/id1505193752)

Transform your photos with unique infrared film simulations inspired by vintage Kodak Aerochrome. This app offers a suite of editing tools to fine-tune your images and share them with the world.

**Highlights:** Infrared film simulation, Inspired by Kodak Aerochrome, Film-based photo editor, Adjustment tools (crop, rotate, brightness, contrast, etc.), Vignette and film grain, RAW support, Direct social sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly RNI Aero Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly RNI Aero Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| RNI Aero Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and realistic infrared film simulations
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option (historically)
- 🎬 High-quality filter effects and color rendering
- ⚡ Fast and efficient photo editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive pricing (€20+ for full version)
- 📅 Watermark/date stamp enabled by default and reactivates each time
- 🔐 Requires Apple Sign-in/authentication unnecessarily
- 🚫 Limited number of filters compared to main RNI Films app
- 💳 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting/saving photos
- Slow performance and unresponsiveness
- Black screen when loading photos
- Preset previews not loading
- Use Last Edits feature doesn't retain filter selection

**Requested features**

- Save custom presets and filter settings
- Live camera mode with real-time filters
- Ability to selectively apply filters to specific areas
- Batch processing for multiple photos
- Black and white infrared filter options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matter free?

Matter costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RNI Aero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Matter or RNI Aero?

RNI Aero is rated higher. Matter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while RNI Aero averages 4.7 from 250 ratings.

### Do Matter or RNI Aero have ads?

Neither Matter nor RNI Aero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matter or RNI Aero?

Matter ships an update monthly, and RNI Aero every 2 months. Most recently, Matter was updated on November 11, 2026 and RNI Aero on November 7, 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.*