Comparison

CandyRockStar vs mirrorX

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

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About

CandyRockStar

Experience immersive MR, VR, and AR content with this application. Adjust screen size, eye modes, and IPD for a personalized viewing experience on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Mixed Reality (MR) mode
  • Virtual Reality (VR) mode
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Single eye / Both eyes mode
  • Inter-pupil distance (IPD) correction
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iPhone 1: Start the app while tilting the iPhone 90 degrees left, then set the iPhone to the MR glass "Dangla". 2: You can check the menu by looking at Dangla. When only planetary motion is displayed or the menu does not display well in the field of view, tapping the left button of Dangla with the front facing will display the menu in the front. 3: With the body facing to the right, move the sphere cursor at the center of the screen to the right edge [System menu] of the three menus, and tap the right button (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen size] at the left end of the menu, and a list of compatible models will appear. Select the iPhone model you are using, and then Select [Decision] to confirm the model you are using. 5: Select the scene you want to experience from the [MR] [VR] [AR] that on main menu, and enjoy the application. 6: While using the app, tap the left button of Dangla at any time to display the menu. The functions and roles of each menu are as follows. ***Menu immediately after app start or restart*** [Restart] Returns to the state(menu) immediately after the application start [front] Display the content (SolarSystem) to the Straight ahead. [System menu] Move to main menu ***Main menu*** [ScreenSize] Select the model from iPhone 6S to XS MAX ※ In order to fit the size of the iPhone screen to the size of the mirror and lens, the screen display will be relatively shrunk as the LCD screen size of the iPhone increases. [Two eyes / Single eye] Switch the single eye / both eyes mode [IPD] Correct inter-pupil distance by program [MR] Mixed reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through the half mirror [VR] Virtual reality mode, both solar system and background space display 3D produced images [AR] Augmented reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through iPhone camera [Startup setting] (a preliminary menu for developers) iPad 1: Start the app while tilting the iPad 90 degrees left. Since the iPad can not be put in a Dangla, please enjoy using single eye mode alone. (Explained in 5 :) 2: Menu is displayed on the screen of iPad. If you only see the planet or if the menu does not look well, tapping the lower left corner of the screen while facing the front will bring the menu to the front. 3: Point the your body to the right, place the sphere cursor on the [System menu] on the far right, and tap the lower right of the screen (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen Size] at the left end of the menu to display the list of compatible models. Select (Not [Maximum XS-Max])[Minimum 6S-7-8 Full Screen] and Select [Decision]. 5: Next, Select [Two eyes / Single eye], and when the screen changes, Select [Single eye]. 6: While using the app, tap the lower left of the iPad screen at any time to display the menu. The function and role of each menu are the same as the above iPhone. 【please note】 ・ Do not use this app on public roads or places with many people. ・ Please be sure to play small children always in the safe with parents. ・ Don't aim "Dangla” at the sun. ・ Don't use in the two eyes mode if you are under the age of 13 in the developmental stage of vision ・ We do not compensate for the damage caused by using this application directly or indirectly. © Unity Technologies Japan/UC Distributor https://dangla.jp/

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mirrorX

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スマホとテレビだけでメタバースが楽しめる、世界初のVRアプリです。スマホカメラの映像からA Iが全身の動きをモーションキャプチャーし(フルトラッキング)、リアルタイムでテレビの中のアバターに反映します。HMD(VRヘッドセット)やコントローラーなどの専用機器を一切必要としません。HMDを使わない為、これまで課題とされて来たVR酔いや年齢制限(HMDは12〜13歳以上)の問題を解決しました。モーションキャプチャーでは全身に装着する必要があった、トラッカーやセンサーなども不要です。仮想空間を歩いて探索したり、フィットネス・ゲームで遊んでみたり、新しい体験が待っています。全身を動かしアバターを操作することで、シニアや運動習慣が無い人でも、ゲーム感覚で気軽に運動が楽しめます。 ・動作環境:iPhoneXR (iOS14)以上、推奨:iPhone12 (超広角カメラ付き、iOS15)以上 ・必要なもの:AirPlay対応テレビもしくはAppleTVが無い場合は、HDMI変換コネクターとHDMIケーブル

Screenshots

CandyRockStar4 screens
mirrorX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: mirrorX at every 2 months against CandyRockStar's every 81 months. CandyRockStar's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CandyRockStar ships an update every 81 months, mirrorX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CandyRockStar versus mirrorX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandyRockStarmirrorX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 81 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB575 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHologram Co.,Ltd.mirrorX Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CandyRockStar

No in-app purchases

None

mirrorX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CandyRockStar free?
CandyRockStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mirrorX free?
mirrorX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CandyRockStar or mirrorX have ads?
Neither CandyRockStar nor mirrorX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CandyRockStar or mirrorX?
CandyRockStar ships an update every 81 months, and mirrorX every 2 months. Most recently, CandyRockStar was updated on October 9, 2026 and mirrorX on October 5, 2026.

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