Comparison

Matter vs TriMeshImager

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

TriMeshImager

Transform your photos into unique digital art using triangular mesh generation. Choose from various patterns, shapes, and color schemes to create intricate designs, from simple meshes to complex floral and dot patterns. It can also be used to decorate existing photos.

Highlights
  • Generates triangular mesh from photos
  • Converts images to vector drawings
  • Multiple mesh types: Grid, Circles, Painting, Stained Glass, Contour
  • Customizable patch and node shapes
  • Coloring based on image intensity or user specification
  • Wave deformation for edges
  • Use as a photo decorator
Features
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TriMeshImager generates a triangular mesh from a photo, and converts it to a vector image (drawing art). You can easily experience a digital art that converts to triangle, flower or heart pattern from photo. As mesh converter, one of the five types - "Grid", "Concentric Circles", "Painting", "Stained Glass", or "Contour" can be selected. The patches(triangles) and nodes(vertexes of triangle) of triangular mesh are drawn with color decided by user specified method. Voronoi diagram (polygon with vertices at circumcenter of triangle) can be displayed. You can get geometric pattern like turtle's shell. As patch shape, there are triangle, petal, heart, clover and gear. As node shape, circle, diamond, heart, gear and text can be selected. The color of inside and edge of patch or node, is decided with specified color, image color, or gradation derived from image intensity. Moreover, from Ver.3.2, edges of triangle or Voronoi cell can be deformed like wave shape. From these combination, you can get not only simple triangular mesh but also more complex flower pattern or dot pattern. Because the original image can be specified as a background image, this app can be also used as a photo decorator.

Screenshots

Matter4 screens
TriMeshImager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Matter at 4.5 against TriMeshImager's 3.4. Matter also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 56%) and ratings volume (304 vs 8). TriMeshImager's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.7). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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 TriMeshImager $1.99 up front. Matter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and TriMeshImager sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matter has 304 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Matter's written reviews are positive against 56% of TriMeshImager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matter ships an update monthly, TriMeshImager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Matter versus TriMeshImager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatterTriMeshImager
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (304 ratings) — better3.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings304 — better8
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.711.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixite Inc.NOBORU IMAI

Customer experience

Matter

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

TriMeshImager

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

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

TriMeshImager

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
5 purchases

TriMeshImager

One-time5
  • High Quality Bitmap Export$0.99
  • Patch Shape Option$0.99
  • Node Shape Option$0.99
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  • Maze Pattern Option$0.99
  • Vector Image Export$2.99

Questions

Is Matter free?
Matter costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TriMeshImager free?
TriMeshImager costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Matter or TriMeshImager?
Matter is rated higher. Matter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while TriMeshImager averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Matter or TriMeshImager have ads?
Neither Matter nor TriMeshImager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matter or TriMeshImager?
Matter ships an update monthly, and TriMeshImager every 6 weeks. Most recently, Matter was updated on October 18, 2026 and TriMeshImager on October 13, 2026.

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