Comparison

MySubaru vs Etchr Mirror

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

Head to head
About

MySubaru

This app connects you to your Subaru, offering remote control features like starting the engine and locking doors. It also provides convenient service scheduling and access to 24/7 roadside assistance, putting your vehicle's functions at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Remote start, unlock, and lock
  • Service appointment scheduling
  • Digital service history
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • Monitor authorized drivers
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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The MySubaru app seamlessly connects you to your Subaru. Enjoy remote start, unlock/lock, service scheduler, digital history, and 24/7 roadside assistance. And now, MySubaru is available on your Apple Watch! Whether it's starting your vehicle and controlling the car's temperature remotely, scheduling a service appointment, or monitoring authorized drivers, the MySubaru app puts the power of your Subaru at your fingertips. With MySubaru, you can connect to convenience and safety. We have a suite of services that include: •Remote Features •Service Features •Safety and Security Features Download the app and learn how Subaru puts control at your fingertips! *Subaru owners must have an active MySubaru Connected Services subscription to access remote services. *Remote Engine Start is available on keyless access with push button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control is available on vehicles with keyless access with push button start and automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. *Service Scheduler function is not available for all Subaru retailers. *24-hour roadside is included in standard 3-year warranty and after 3 years with a gold package.

About

Etchr Mirror

This app synchronizes with a physical device to project digital images onto drawing or coloring surfaces. Users can upload pictures from their device or the internet, customize their style, and project them for tracing or replication. It offers a portable and accessible way for artists of all ages to practice their craft.

Highlights
  • Syncs with Etchr Mirror device
  • Uploads images from device or internet
  • Customizes image style, size, and brightness
  • Projects virtual images onto surfaces
  • Suitable for all ages and skill levels
  • Portable alternative to lightboxes
Features
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Bring images from your digital device to life! Sync the Etchr Mirror App with the Etchr Mirror and upload any picture from your own device or the Internet. Project the virtual image to a drawing, painting or colouring surface using the App. Endless fun for the artist in everyone! 1. SYNC IT: The Etchr Mirror App optimizes images for use with the Etchr Mirror device. The App allows you to customize image style, size, level of brightness and more. 2. DRAW ANY IMAGE YOU LIKE: Upload and process any picture from your own device or the Internet. With the help of the Etchr Mirror device, a virtual image can be projected to any media in the preferred size and style. 3. FOR ALL AGES: Do your children want a portable and easy way to trace their favorite pictures? Do you enjoy practising mindfulness through colouring or tracing? Tired of carrying a heavy, hot light-box around but still need a way to match colour tones or replicate your own digital work on the go? The Etchr Mirror can be used by artists of all ages and skill levels! Frequently Asked Question for iOS: - Unfortunately, default photos taken with iPhone 7 and newer models are currently not supported due to format compatibility issues. We’re working on this issue, but until we do, please go to Settings > Camera > Formats and then change from ‘High efficiency’ to ‘Most Compatible’ so you can use your photos. This change will only apply to new photos taken after the adjustment and will not affect photos already saved in your gallery.

Screenshots

MySubaru4 screens
Etchr Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySubaru at 52% against Etchr Mirror's 0%. MySubaru also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (330K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySubaru holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySubaru has 330K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of MySubaru's written reviews are positive against 0% of Etchr Mirror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySubaru ships an update every 5 weeks, Etchr Mirror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySubaru versus Etchr Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySubaruEtchr Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (330K ratings) — better2.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings330K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSubaru of AmericaEtchd Lab Pty Ltd

Customer experience

MySubaru

All ratings328,918 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews1,119 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative34.4%

Etchr Mirror

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

MySubaru

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent remote start functionality
  • App not remembering login credentials
  • Preset climate controls not working as expected
  • Unreliable location tracking and vehicle finder

Requested features

5 requests
  • Longer remote start duration (e.g. 30-60 minutes)
  • Ability to control more vehicle features (heated seats, steering wheel, etc.)
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • Simpler, more intuitive interface
  • Ability to view current vehicle status (locks, windows, etc.)

Etchr Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MySubaru

No in-app purchases

None

Etchr Mirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySubaru free?
MySubaru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Etchr Mirror free?
Etchr Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySubaru or Etchr Mirror?
MySubaru is rated higher. MySubaru averages 4.8 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Etchr Mirror averages 2.9 from 14 ratings.
Do MySubaru or Etchr Mirror have ads?
Neither MySubaru nor Etchr Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySubaru or Etchr Mirror?
MySubaru ships an update every 5 weeks, and Etchr Mirror every 2 months. Most recently, MySubaru was updated on October 26, 2026 and Etchr Mirror on October 24, 2026.

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