Mirror ◎ vs Hallmark Cards Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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.
Hallmark Cards Now
Send personalized eCards or paper cards instantly via text or email. Customize cards with your own photos and messages, and have them mailed with postage included. Manage rewards and set reminders for special occasions.
- Send eCards via text or email
- Personalize paper cards with photos and text
- Mail delivery with postage included
- Browse cards for all occasions
- Manage Hallmark Crown Rewards
- Set card sending reminders
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Want to send birthday wishes ASAP? Still getting around to sending that thank you card? Looking to brighten a friend’s day? Send a free eCard straight to their phone by text or email. Or surprise them with a paper card with a message and photos customized by you and delivered by mail. No stamp? No worries—we’ve got you covered. With Hallmark Cards Now, you can say what you want to say, your way, right away. Keep more in control of your rewards than ever before! Hallmark Crown Rewards members can use the app to manage and access their rewards—even in stores! Convert points, earn Hallmark rewards, enjoy exclusive savings and more, all on the Hallmark Cards Now app. Never miss a moment with Hallmark Reminders® in the app! Set reminders and get notified two weeks before so you can send your card on time. SEND CARDS INSTANTLY • Easily send eCards by text message or email • Personalize a paper card and send it from your phone to their mailbox—postage included CREATE PICTURE-PERFECT CARDS • Browse and personalize cards for all occasions, such as birthday, holidays, wedding, anniversary, sympathy and “just because” • Add your own photos and text for a one-of-a-kind card
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hallmark Cards Now at none against Mirror ◎'s 1. Hallmark Cards Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Mirror ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (195K vs 10K) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and monetization model 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 ◎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hallmark Cards Now asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hallmark Cards Now holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirror ◎ has 195K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Mirror ◎'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Hallmark Cards Now's.
Mirror ◎ ships an update every 3 weeks, Hallmark Cards Now fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Mirror ◎ | Hallmark Cards Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (195K ratings) | 4.9 (10K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 195K — better | 10K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AppForge Inc. | Hallmark Marketing Company, LLC |
Customer experience
Mirror ◎
Hallmark Cards Now
User reviews
Mirror ◎
From 195K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and useful mirror app
- 🔍 Convenient magnification options
- 💡 Helpful for applying makeup, checking appearance
- 🔦 Useful built-in lighting
Room to improve
- 🤖 Excessive, intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🤬 Ads persist even after paid upgrade
- 🐛 Buggy, unreliable performance
Hallmark Cards Now
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Convenient electronic card sending
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💡 Personalization options
- 👍 Variety of card designs
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive pricing for physical cards
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Restricted character count for messages
- 🔍 Lack of integration with rewards program
Bugs and 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
Hallmark Cards Now
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues causing white screen
- Inconsistent card editing functionality
- Syncing problems between app and website
- Incomplete address verification
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to copy/resend personalized cards
- More card design options
- Integration with contacts/address book
- Favorites feature to save preferred cards
- Expanded character count for messages
In-app purchases
Mirror ◎
- Upgrade to Disable Ads$2.99
Hallmark Cards Now
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mirror ◎ free?
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