Comparison

Etchr Mirror vs Minifig Scan

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

Minifig Scan

Scan data codes on LEGO Minifigure boxes to identify the figure inside. This fan-made app helps you discover which minifigure you'll get before opening. It may also provide links to purchase figures online.

Highlights
  • Scan minifigure data codes
  • Identify minifigure contents
  • Links to purchase products
  • Fan-made identification tool
Features
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This is a fan application, LEGO® and the LEGO® logo are trademarks of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app. Find the minifigures you’re looking for and avoid unwanted duplicates. Scan the data codes on supported LEGO® Minifigures boxes to see what’s inside—even several boxes at once. • Keep track of your collection with counters, favorites and personal notes. • Browse minifigures and series, with 360° and stereoscopic views for selected figures. • Prefer a surprise? Blind mode helps you spot duplicates without revealing the characters. • Discover LEGO® news, offers and upcoming releases. • Add widgets to your Home Screen for the minifigure of the day, news and releases. • Make the app your own with dark mode, adjustable scan banners and accessibility options. Scanning requires a supported data code. The in-app help explains where to find it and which codes can be read. Some shopping links are affiliate links. Purchases through these links may support the app with a small commission, at no additional cost to you.

Screenshots

Etchr Mirror4 screens
Minifig Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minifig Scan at 98% against Etchr Mirror's 0%. Minifig Scan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (3K vs 12). Etchr Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Etchr Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minifig Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minifig Scan has 3K ratings behind it against 12, 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 98% of Minifig Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etchr Mirror ships an update every 2 months, Minifig Scan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Etchr Mirror versus Minifig Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtchr MirrorMinifig Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (12 ratings)4.9 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews98.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtchd Lab Pty LtdFrancis Bonnin

Customer experience

Etchr Mirror

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

Minifig Scan

All ratings2,952 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews2,396 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.2%

Bugs and requests

Etchr Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Minifig Scan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional incorrect figure identification
  • Scanning issues with certain Minifig boxes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Minifig series
  • Improve scanning for smaller QR codes
  • Implement manual code entry option
  • Add historical collection data

In-app purchases

None

Etchr Mirror

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Minifig Scan

One-time3
  • Buy us a coffee$1.99
  • Buy us a minifig$4.99
  • Buy us a set$9.99

Questions

Is Etchr Mirror free?
Etchr Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minifig Scan free?
Minifig Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Etchr Mirror or Minifig Scan?
Minifig Scan is rated higher. Etchr Mirror averages 3.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Minifig Scan averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.
Do Etchr Mirror or Minifig Scan have ads?
Neither Etchr Mirror nor Minifig Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Etchr Mirror or Minifig Scan?
Etchr Mirror ships an update every 2 months, and Minifig Scan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Etchr Mirror was updated on October 11, 2026 and Minifig Scan on October 24, 2026.

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