Comparison

Matter vs Floating Crystal Ball

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

Floating Crystal Ball

Features
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[Features and Highlights] A unique camera app that allows you to float crystal balls on your photos. ● Freely add a crystal ball to your photo to give it a magical atmosphere. You can easily create an original art photo with a beautiful reflection of the background on the crystal ball. It also has a healing effect. ● You can freely set the size and position of the crystal ball. Moreover, there is no limit to the number of crystal balls. Intuitive operation using touch gestures and preview images make editing easy. ● Equipped with undo and redo functions. Since you can undo and can redo as many times as you like, you can edit until you are satisfied. [Functions and usage] - Camera shooting: You can take a photo directly. - Camera Roll: Import existing photos into the app. - Image paste: Web images can be easily added to the app by copying and pasting. - File sharing: You can share photos from AirDrop, SNS, and other apps. [Touch Gesture] - Long Press: Add a sphere. - Swipe: Move the sphere. - Pinch in/Pinch out: Set the size of the sphere. [Output] - Save to camera roll: You can save the edited photo to the camera roll. - photo sharing: You can share edited photos and videos in various ways, such as AirDrop, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, and Instagram. This app is a camera app with attractive visual effects and freedom of editing. It is recommended for those who want to create a fantastic effect on photos and those who want to enjoy the healing effect.

Screenshots

Matter4 screens
Floating Crystal Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Floating Crystal Ball at none against Matter's 6. Floating Crystal Ball also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Matter costs $4.99 and Floating Crystal Ball $1.99 up front. Matter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Floating Crystal Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matter ships an update monthly, Floating Crystal Ball daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Matter versus Floating Crystal Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatterFloating Crystal Ball
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (304 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings304 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixite 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

Floating Crystal Ball

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
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  • Future Machines$1.99
  • Master Pack$2.99
  • Forever Unlock$4.99
None

Floating Crystal Ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matter free?
Matter costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Floating Crystal Ball free?
Floating Crystal Ball costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matter or Floating Crystal Ball have ads?
Neither Matter nor Floating Crystal Ball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matter or Floating Crystal Ball?
Matter ships an update monthly, and Floating Crystal Ball daily. Most recently, Matter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Floating Crystal Ball on October 8, 2026.

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