# Mirror vs Pattern Art

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pattern Art at free with in-app purchases against Mirror's subscription. Pattern Art also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (76% vs 56%). Mirror's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirror sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pattern Art sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirror has 41K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Mirror's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pattern Art's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mirror ships an update monthly, Pattern Art weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror | Pattern Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-emoji-and-avatar-maker/id1199126741/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-art/id1498625618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 295 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mirror AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199126710) | [Daily Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346779436) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-emoji-and-avatar-maker/id1199126741)

Create personalized emojis and over 1500 unique stickers from your selfies or photos. Express yourself with custom avatars, animated GIFs, and meme stickers. Share them across all your favorite messaging and social media apps.

**Highlights:** Create personal emoji from selfies, Generate 1500+ custom stickers, Animated GIF emojis, Meme sticker creation, Customizable avatar editor, Emoji suggestions for texting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium with Discount | $9.49 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| All Top Moji & Packs: Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| All Top Moji & Packs: Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| 6-month premium access | $24.49 | per 6 months |
| 6-month premium access | $24.49 | per 6 months |
| Unlock Premium Stickers | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription Lifetime | $38.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable avatars
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Ability to create avatars for friends
- 🖼️ Realistic avatar creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive premium content
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🤯 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect avatar generation based on user photos
- Inability to delete or edit created avatars
- Keyboard integration issues
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- More customization options for facial features, body shape, and clothing
- Ability to create avatars without using a photo
- Syncing of avatars across devices
- Offline functionality
- Improved search and organization of stickers


### Pattern Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-art/id1498625618)

Create stunning patterns, wallpapers, and prints with a professional editor. Utilize AI tools for photo integration and access a vast library of motifs. Share your creations and explore designs from a global community.

**Highlights:** Make beautiful patterns, wallpapers, backgrounds & prints, Professional editor for seamless patterns, AI Eraser to add photos, 1000+ motifs/stickers, Browse and share patterns, Community pattern gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Art Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Weekly with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Pattern Art Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Pattern Art Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Pattern Art Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pattern Art Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Pattern Art Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 💡 Ability to import own images
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for making patterns
- 👍 Lots of options and motifs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable
- 🐛 Hard to navigate and control
- 🐛 Lack of undo/redo functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💡 Need more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues
- Motifs disappearing behind background
- Difficulty resizing and rotating elements
- Automatic subscription sign-ups

**Requested features**

- Search function for motifs
- Ability to adjust background color
- Improved layer management
- Option to export larger images
- Unlimited pattern creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirror free?

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

### Is Pattern Art free?

Pattern Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mirror or Pattern Art?

Mirror is rated higher. Mirror averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Pattern Art averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Mirror or Pattern Art have ads?

Neither Mirror nor Pattern Art shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mirror or Pattern Art?

Mirror ships an update monthly, and Pattern Art weekly. Most recently, Mirror was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pattern Art on November 7, 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.*