Pre vs Mirror Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Pre
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This is a timer that you can register some frequently used times in advance. It will notify you of the time with sound and vibration. In silent mode, it will only vibrate.
Mirror Timer
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Mirror Timer is a stopwatch and clock that shows normal and mirrored views together. Place your iPhone nearby at the gym or at home and read the time directly or in a mirror. Features ā¢ Large, readable stopwatch ā¢ Analog and digital clock faces ā¢ Normal and mirrored views shown together ā¢ Vertical and horizontal reflection modes ā¢ Optional screen auto-lock prevention while timing ā¢ Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island ā¢ One-time purchase to remove ads No account is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pre at none against Mirror Timer's 1. Pre also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Mirror Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mirror Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pre asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pre ships an update every 7 months, Mirror Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pre | Mirror Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHINICHI OKAMOTO | Reckona Inc. |
In-app purchases
Pre
No in-app purchases
Mirror Timer
- Remove Ads$2.99
