A Real Mirror vs Mirror ◎
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Real Mirror
Transform your device into an instant, high-quality mirror. Features a new 'Brighten' mode for soft, natural light, ensuring a clearer reflection for quick touch-ups and grooming.
- Instant reflection
- Forward-facing camera use
- Brighten feature with soft light
- Makeup touch-ups
- Hair and smile checks
- Fast and reliable performance
Read full descriptionHide full description
Apple Pick: “New & Noteworthy”! Turn your device into a crystal-clear mirror — instantly. The forward-facing camera shows your true reflection in real time. Now even better: • New Brighten feature adds soft, natural light for a clearer view • iOS 26 ready with faster launch and smoother performance Perfect for: • Quick makeup touch-ups • Tweezing or shaping brows • Checking your smile before a meeting • Fixing hair on the go Your mirror, always with you — clean, fast, and reliable.
Mirror ◎
Transform your device into a convenient mirror for quick touch-ups and selfies. Offers features like zoom and night mode for enhanced usability. Easily share your captured moments through various social platforms and messaging apps.
- Device as a mirror
- Zoom functionality
- Night mode
- Makeup application aid
- Image sharing
Read full descriptionHide full description
No need to carry around a bulky pocket mirror when your iPhone or iPad can do the same thing! With zoom, night mode, and other handy features, Mirror makes it easy to put on makeup, check your teeth, or take a quick selfie. You can share images via Twitter, Facebook, Messages, Mail, AirDrop, and more right within the app.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mirror ◎ at Free against A Real Mirror's $4.99. Mirror ◎ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (46% vs 10%). A Real Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Mirror ◎ is free to download; A Real Mirror costs $4.99 up front. Mirror ◎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Real Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mirror ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirror ◎ has 195K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of A Real Mirror's written reviews are positive against 46% of Mirror ◎'s.
A Real Mirror ships an update every 41 months, Mirror ◎ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Real Mirror | Mirror ◎ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (195K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | 45.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 195K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Winkpass Creations, Inc. | AppForge Inc. |
Customer experience
A Real Mirror
Mirror ◎
Bugs and requests
A Real Mirror
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mirror ◎
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads randomly pop up during use
- Purchased ad-free version doesn't work as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to flip/rotate mirror image
- Option to hide on-screen controls
- Improved image quality and clarity
- Better ad-free experience for paid users
In-app purchases
A Real Mirror
No in-app purchases
Mirror ◎
- Upgrade to Disable Ads$2.99
