Comparison

Etchr Mirror vs Genasys Protect

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

Genasys Protect

Receive unified emergency alerts from multiple mass notification systems in one place. Get instant, geo-located notifications from local authorities and manage safety for multiple locations.

Highlights
  • Unified alerts from multiple systems
  • Instant geo-located notifications
  • Multi-location safety management
  • Real-time local authority alerts
  • Seamless communication
Features
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• Unified Alerts Experience seamless communication by receiving alerts from leading mass notification systems, GP Alert and EVAC, all within a single app. There is no need for multiple apps or installations for different locations or counties – our app consolidates alerts for a unified experience. • Instant Geo-Located Emergency Notifications Receive real-time alerts directly from local authorities to your mobile device without the hassle of logging into multiple emergency platforms. With location services enabled, you can stay informed even while traveling and will automatically receive alerts from partnered areas. • Multi-Location Safety Safeguard your loved ones by effortlessly saving and managing multiple locations within the app.

Screenshots

Etchr Mirror4 screens
Genasys Protect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Etchr Mirror at 3.1 against Genasys Protect's 2.6. Genasys Protect's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 12) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Etchr Mirror holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genasys Protect has 81 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Etchr Mirror's written reviews are positive against 9% of Genasys Protect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etchr Mirror ships an update every 2 months, Genasys Protect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Etchr Mirror versus Genasys Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtchr MirrorGenasys Protect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (12 ratings) — better2.6 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews8.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtchd Lab Pty LtdGENASYS

Customer experience

Etchr Mirror

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

Genasys Protect

All ratings74 ratings
Positive40.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative58.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive8.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

Etchr Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Genasys Protect

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Start button inaccessible on various devices
  • App freezes during setup
  • Does not update events promptly
  • Information is outdated
  • Limited zone updates cause missed alerts
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  • Does not save addresses consistently
  • Battery drain issue
  • Cannot get past notification screen
  • Display too large for some screens
  • App does not react properly to input

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update app for all devices
  • Update city-level warnings
  • Improve UX/UI design
  • Ensure real-time emergency propagation
  • Allow notification access
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  • Save addresses consistently

In-app purchases

None

Etchr Mirror

No in-app purchases

None

Genasys Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Etchr Mirror free?
Etchr Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Genasys Protect free?
Genasys Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Etchr Mirror or Genasys Protect?
Etchr Mirror is rated higher. Etchr Mirror averages 3.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Genasys Protect averages 2.6 from 81 ratings.
Do Etchr Mirror or Genasys Protect have ads?
Neither Etchr Mirror nor Genasys Protect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Etchr Mirror or Genasys Protect?
Etchr Mirror ships an update every 2 months, and Genasys Protect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Etchr Mirror was updated on July 26, 2026 and Genasys Protect on September 25, 2026.

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