MATO vs Mirror Journal 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MATO
A straightforward timer designed to help users concentrate on tasks. It offers a simple interface for setting focus sessions and breaks. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their productivity and time management.
- Simple focus timer
- Task concentration
- Productivity tool
- Time management
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Simple focus timer.
Mirror Journal 2
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Mirror Journal is a simplistic journaling app designed around self-reflection. Designed to encourage you to write down journals and then go back to the past to reflect on them. Features: - A simplistic and easy-to-use journaling app. - Customizable app themes and icons (icons are unlockable after you tip at any tier). - Dark and light mode support. - No ads or required purchases. - Streaks to encourage consistent journaling. - Distraction-free editor. - Emoji labeling for journals. - Private journaling encrypted by AES-256 using a custom passcode. - Journal search. - Take notes on top of past journals. - Memories tab to remind you of past journals you created. - Add image headers to journals. - Custom notification to remind you to journal. - iCloud support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATO at none against Mirror Journal 2's 3. MATO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). 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
Both are free to download. Mirror Journal 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MATO asks for nothing beyond the download.
MATO ships an update every 3 weeks, Mirror Journal 2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MATO | Mirror Journal 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daigeun Sohn | Andrew Rodebaugh |
In-app purchases
MATO
No in-app purchases
Mirror Journal 2
- Tip tier 1$1.99
- Tip tier 2$4.99
- Tip tier 3$9.99
