Comparison

R2 vs Mirrorscape

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

Head to head
About

R2

Control your interactive R2-D2 droid from your smartphone or tablet. Steer the droid, view its camera feed, and activate unique features like its projector and pop-up lightsaber. The droid can also operate autonomously and respond to voice commands.

Highlights
  • Dual mode control (command/AI)
  • Video/still camera with face detection
  • Holographic message projector
  • Pop-up lightsaber
  • Extending arms and manipulator probes
  • Voice command response
Features
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Your R2-D2 is finally ready to interact with you! With the ‘Build R2-D2’ App you can control your interactive droid directly from your smartphone or tablet. Steer him at will, see what he sees, and activate all his special features! Features include: DUAL MODE You can switch R2-D2 to operate under command or in autonomous ‘AI’ mode, when he will behave like the wilful astromech in the movies and respond to voice commands. VIDEO/STILL CAMERA The video/still camera in R2-D2’s head allows him to take snapshots and short video clips, which can be stored on your mobile device. His programming also includes the ability to detect human faces. PROJECTOR Just like in the Star Wars movies, R2-D2 is able to display holographic messages using a projector which can beam images of Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker onto any nearby flat surface. POP-UP LIGHTSABER As in ‘Return of the Jedi’ R2-D2 has a ‘hidden extra’ – Luke Skywalker’s lighsaber, which will pop up on demand from the pneumatic ejection tube in his head. EXTENDING ARMS As in the movies, R2-D2 can extend his spacecraff linkage and control arms on comman.The flaps on his body conceal hidden droid manipulator arms and probes, which you can extend at will. ------------- Mail:  customercare@deagostini.co.uk

About

Mirrorscape

Design and enhance tabletop RPG campaigns with custom 3D maps and augmented reality features. This app offers tools for world-building, dice rolling, and importing miniatures, perfect for D&D and Pathfinder.

Highlights
  • Custom fantasy map design
  • Augmented reality map viewing
  • 3D environment creation
  • Built-in dice roller
  • Hero Forge miniature import
  • Fog of War and dynamic lighting
  • Cross-platform compatibility
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The Ultimate DnD & Pathfinder 2e Companion • Design custom fantasy map layouts for dungeons and dragons games with our intuitive map maker tools and big selection of terrain tiles • Enhance gameplay with built-in DnD dice roller functionality • Import your custom Hero Forge miniatures for your campaigns • Perfect for 5e, Pathfinder 2e, Warhammer 40,000 and other tabletop battles [POWERFUL WORLD BUILDING TOOLS] • Design fantasy environments for pen and paper RPGs with detailed customization options • Craft immersive 3D dungeons, caverns, and villages with terrain elevation and interactive elements • Peer into buildings and play multi-levels with clipping planes • Create and customize battle maps with terrain, props and minis from top brands like Dwarven Forge, Reaper Minis and Fat Dragon Games [FREE TERRAIN, MINIS AND DICE] • Build the map of your dreams with free digital terrain from Dwarven Forge and Fat Dragon Games • Copy and paste terrain tiles to build on a massive scale • Get five free authentically painted and ready-to-play minis from Reaper Miniatures • Link your account and get 5 additional free minis from Hero Forge • Play any rule-set with a starter set of digital dice from d4 to d20 [ENHANCED GAMING WITH 3D AND AUGMENTED REALITY] • Experience your dungeons and dragons game in stunning AR • Place life-sized dragons and monsters on your table • View your battle maps in authentic 3D with realistic lighting and effects • Literally walk through your creations in AR life-scale! • Enter the PoV of your character and see the world from their perspective • Digital dice bounce off your actual tabletop in augmented reality! • Perfect for both in-person and remote tabletop gaming sessions [ADVANCED DUNGEON MASTER TOOLS] • Control Fog of War and dynamic lighting for immersive gameplay • Create custom encounter scenarios with our intuitive interface • Design and save multiple fantasy map layouts for your adventures • Manage complex battle scenarios with ease • Measurement tools ease building and combat • Share all your assets for free with your players! [CROSS-PLATFORM GAMING] • Play seamlessly across mobile, PC & Mac (Steam), and AR devices • Share your custom fantasy battle maps with other players • Connect with friends for remote tabletop gaming sessions • Sync your creations across devices [JOIN OUR GAMING COMMUNITY] • Easily share your dungeon maps with other game masters • Explore user-generated content for endless inspiration • Connect with fellow TTRPG enthusiasts • Access an expanding library of assets for your games Download Mirrorscape today and elevate your tabletop RPG experience with the most comprehensive world building and map maker tools available!

Screenshots

R23 screens
Mirrorscape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mirrorscape at 4.2 against R2's 3.4. Mirrorscape also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 23%). R2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Mirrorscape sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. R2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mirrorscape holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of R2's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mirrorscape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R2 ships an update every 4 months, Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
R2 versus Mirrorscape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR2Mirrorscape
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (363 ratings)4.2 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings363 — better84
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDe Agostini Publishing S.p.A.Mirrorscape Inc.

Customer experience

R2

All ratings326 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative39.0%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative70.2%

Mirrorscape

All ratings80 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral20.0%
Negative37.1%

Bugs and requests

R2

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Unable to connect to R2-D2 via Bluetooth or WiFi
  • Local WiFi connection mode not working
  • Direct WiFi mode intermittently functional
  • iOS 14, 16, 17, 18, 18.1 compatibility issues
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  • App force closes when accessing camera or photo library
  • Settings menu appears empty or incomplete
  • Language selection not persisting (defaults to English)
  • Character encoding issues with accents and special characters
  • Camera display lag and latency
  • Head rotation juddering instead of smooth motion
  • Voice control not responding
  • Patrol mode not functioning properly
  • Photo feature crashes app
  • Configuration options cut off on screen
  • 5GHz WiFi not supported
  • App doesn't recognize R2-D2 on network despite connection

Requested features

14 requests
  • Update app for iOS 16, 17, 18, and 18.1 compatibility
  • Diagnostic feature to check R2-D2 problems
  • Volume control option
  • Programming/automation functionality
  • Controller support (PS2/gamepad)
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  • Remote access outside local network
  • Smoother head and body movement controls
  • Recording and projection feature
  • Desktop application for Mac and Windows
  • Improved voice recognition
  • Better patrol mode with obstacle detection
  • Comprehensive user manual in app
  • Support for Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit
  • Additional language support (German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, French, Japanese)

Mirrorscape

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

R2

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Mirrorscape

One-time9
  • ARCoin 80$1.00
  • ARCoin 400$5.00
  • ARCoins 800$9.00
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  • ARCoins 2400$24.00
  • ARCoins 4000$35.00
  • ARCoins 10,000$83.00
  • ARCoin 19400$169.00
  • ARCoin 30,900$269.00
  • ARcoin 42,400$369.00

Questions

Is R2 free?
R2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirrorscape free?
Mirrorscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, R2 or Mirrorscape?
Mirrorscape is rated higher. R2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Mirrorscape averages 4.2 from 84 ratings.
Do R2 or Mirrorscape have ads?
Mirrorscape shows ads; R2 does not.
Which is updated more often, R2 or Mirrorscape?
R2 ships an update every 4 months, and Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, R2 was updated on September 10, 2026 and Mirrorscape on September 25, 2026.

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