Comparison

Etchr Mirror vs Liene Photo

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

Head to head
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.

About

Liene Photo

Easily create and edit custom photos and stickers with this app. Connect to a compatible printer to instantly print your creations and share them with friends and family. The app guides you through setup and usage for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Photo editing
  • Sticker creation
  • Instant printing
  • Printer connection guide
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Hi, what's up? Welcome to the dream land of photo and sticker. By here, Liene Photo brings you, your friend,your lovely family members the easiest way of selecting,editing, edging and creating the best home-made life photos and stickers instantly! Working Process: 1. Read the user manual to know the usage guide of your printer. 2. Turn on the photo printer or Liene PixCut S1,follow the help information by this App to connect your printer. 3. Now you could enjoy the hilariousness of printing or cutting with your lovely friends and family through this user-friendly App. Tips: To ensure your printer has the best print quality,please make sure your printer has been upgraded to the latest version. For any enquiries or suggestion, please contact liene.service@hannto.com. Follow us: ● Official website: global.liene-life.com Facebook:@LienePhoto Instagram: lienephotoprinter

Screenshots

Etchr Mirror4 screens
Liene Photo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liene Photo at 44% against Etchr Mirror's 0%. Liene Photo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 14). Etchr Mirror's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liene Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liene Photo has 5.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Etchr Mirror's written reviews are positive against 44% of Liene Photo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etchr Mirror ships an update every 2 months, Liene Photo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Etchr Mirror versus Liene Photo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtchr MirrorLiene Photo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)4.9 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews43.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings145.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtchd Lab Pty LtdHannto Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Etchr Mirror

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

Liene Photo

All ratings1,613 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative46.5%

Bugs and requests

Etchr Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Liene Photo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App opens to black screen
  • Unable to save or load projects
  • Photos not showing in app
  • Printer not detected by app
  • Inconsistent cutting and borders

Requested features

8 requests
  • Landscape orientation templates
  • Ability to lock images in place
  • Separate zoom buttons
  • Preview mode for final check
  • Collage and layout options
Show 3 more
  • Borderless printing
  • Metric system support
  • Desktop app for Mac

In-app purchases

None

Etchr Mirror

No in-app purchases

None

Liene Photo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Etchr Mirror free?
Etchr Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liene Photo free?
Liene Photo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Etchr Mirror or Liene Photo?
Liene Photo is rated higher. Etchr Mirror averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Liene Photo averages 4.9 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Etchr Mirror or Liene Photo have ads?
Neither Etchr Mirror nor Liene Photo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Etchr Mirror or Liene Photo?
Etchr Mirror ships an update every 2 months, and Liene Photo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Etchr Mirror was updated on November 2, 2026 and Liene Photo on November 3, 2026.

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