Comparison

Glance Mirror vs Miniscope

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

Head to head
About

Glance Mirror

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
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Configure custom layouts to be displayed on Glance mirrors. Turn on BLE to let Glance mirrors know you're nearby: Interact with a mirror by activating the hand sensor and stating your first name. If the mirror has detected you nearby (via BLE), your layout that is associated with the mirror will display. If you have not yet associated a custom layout with that mirror, then your 'public layout' will display. Setup your mirror by connecting it to a WiFi network, and assigning it a 'default layout'.

About

Miniscope

Features
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This application is only applicable to devices with Type-C ports. Miniscope is the official companion app for the Centauri Optics Miniscope microscope. View live microscopic images, zoom in on details, and capture high‑quality photos or videos directly to your device. Full Description Miniscope app by Centauri Optics Miniscope app is the dedicated viewing app for the Centauri Optics Miniscope series of microscopes, transforming your iPad into a high‑resolution digital microscope interface. Connect your Miniscope via USB‑C and start exploring the microscopic world instantly, no complicated setup required. Key Features: Live Video Feed – View real‑time images from your Miniscope with smooth, high‑resolution streaming. Zoom Function – Pinch to zoom or use on‑screen controls to examine fine details in your samples. Image and Video Capture – Take high‑quality still images or record full‑motion videos directly from the live feed. Time‑Lapse Recording – Document slow processes like crystal formation, microorganism movement, or plant cell changes. Simple Storage and Sharing – Save files directly to your device for easy access in reports, presentations, or archives. Plug‑and‑Play Simplicity – Just connect via USB‑C to start observing immediately. Ideal For: Classroom demonstrations and hands‑on STEM learning Student projects and science experiments Hobbyists exploring plant, water, or material samples Fieldwork and mobile microscopy setups The Miniscope app makes digital microscopy simple, portable, and precise, giving you a clear window into the hidden world.

Screenshots

Glance Mirror4 screens
Miniscope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glance Mirror at every 9 days against Miniscope's every 2 months. Glance Mirror also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glance Mirror ships an update every 9 days, Miniscope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glance Mirror versus Miniscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlance MirrorMiniscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWindy City Lab, LLCCentauri Optics Limited

In-app purchases

None

Glance Mirror

No in-app purchases

None

Miniscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glance Mirror free?
Glance Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miniscope free?
Miniscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glance Mirror or Miniscope have ads?
Neither Glance Mirror nor Miniscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glance Mirror or Miniscope?
Glance Mirror ships an update every 9 days, and Miniscope every 2 months. Most recently, Glance Mirror was updated on November 2, 2026 and Miniscope on October 4, 2026.

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