# Glance Mirror vs Shadow Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glance Mirror at 100% against Shadow Vault's 0%. Glance Mirror also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glance Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glance Mirror ships an update every 9 days, Shadow Vault every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glance Mirror | Shadow Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-mirror/id1147332006/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windy City Lab, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147332005) | [Tung Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/870117448) |

## What reviewers say

### Glance Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-mirror/id1147332006)

Personalize your smart mirror experience by configuring custom layouts. Connect via Bluetooth to automatically display your chosen setup when you're near. Assign default layouts and manage your mirror's WiFi connection.

**Highlights:** Customizable mirror layouts, Bluetooth proximity detection, Hand sensor interaction, WiFi network setup, Default layout assignment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-vault/id1561340715)

Securely store your private notes, photos, videos, and contacts in one place. Organize your hidden data with a powerful tagging system and access it easily with biometric authentication. Sync your information across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Biometric lock (Touch ID/Face ID), iCloud sync, Markdown support for notes, Delete original media after import, Omni toolbar for editing, Tagging system for organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisement | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glance Mirror free?

Glance Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Vault free?

Shadow Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Glance Mirror or Shadow Vault have ads?

Shadow Vault shows ads; Glance Mirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glance Mirror or Shadow Vault?

Glance Mirror ships an update every 9 days, and Shadow Vault every 5 weeks. Most recently, Glance Mirror was updated on October 5, 2026 and Shadow Vault on October 15, 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.*