Matter vs 360° Spherical Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
360° Spherical Video
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● Use 360-degree photos or panoramic photos to create a rotating animated video by pasting them into a 3D sphere. ● Supports VR360° photos taken with 360-degree cameras such as Insta360 and THETA ● Enjoy "3D celestial animation" by pasting your favorite photos on planet and universe ● Swipe or flick to rotate planets and the universe and tilt the axis as you like. ● You can change the size of the planet, and freely change the color, position, brightness, direction, and speed of the lighting. ● The length of the video can be synchronized with the rotation period of the planet in one shot, and loop playback is smooth. ● Output unique "3D celestial animation" to videos and photos and upload it to SNS ● Settings such as planets and lighting during video output are also reflected in the video. Enjoy your own photo celestial show on your smartphone screen. Why don't you enjoy the mystery of celestial bodies floating in outer space on a quiet night? [Source] - Camera shooting: Photograph - Camera roll: Photo - Paste image: Copy and paste a web image - File sharing: Can be sent from AirDrop, SNS, other apps [Settings】 - Edit mode switching: Forground(Planet) / Background(Universe) / Lighting - Brightness - Crop shape of the photo - Overlapping width of photo (gradation processing) - Number of tiles in the photo (1 to 3) - Lighting color (RGB color value) - Video length: 1 - 120 seconds (Can be set to the rotation period) [Touch Operation] - Pinch-in / pinch-out: Zooming of planet, universe, and lighting - Horizontal swipe (center of screen): Rotation speed for Planet, universe, and lighting - Horizontal swipe (top of screen): Rotation X-axis angle of planet and universe - Vertical swipe (both ends of the screen): Rotation Z-axis angle of planet, universe, and lighting - Fixed position tap: Stop rotation of planet, universe, and lighting - Press and hold (3 seconds): Reset touch operation [Output] - Video Output Format (60fps) - Save to camera roll: videos, photos - Video / Photo sharing: AirDrop, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram,
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 360° Spherical Video at none against Matter's 6. 360° Spherical Video also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.7). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
Matter costs $4.99 and 360° Spherical Video $2.99 up front. Matter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 360° Spherical Video asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matter | 360° Spherical Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (304 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 304 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.7 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 335 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixite Inc. | Masanori Katsuta |
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
360° Spherical Video
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Matter
- Forms in OrbitFree
- Twisted Geometry$0.99
- Stock and Render$0.99
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- Future Machines$1.99
- Master Pack$2.99
- Forever Unlock$4.99
360° Spherical Video
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Matter free?
Is 360° Spherical Video free?
Do Matter or 360° Spherical Video have ads?
Which is updated more often, Matter or 360° Spherical Video?
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