Mirror ◎ vs iMicroscope
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.
iMicroscope
Transform your phone into a powerful microscope to explore the microscopic world. View tiny objects with high magnification, capture detailed images, and share your discoveries. Perfect for examining everyday items with incredible clarity.
- High-powered magnification
- Capture detailed images
- Real-time AirPlay viewing
- Examine small objects
- Share discoveries
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Unlock the secrets of the microscopic world with iMicroscope, the ultimate app for exploring the tiniest of details. This app turns your mobile device into a high-powered microscope, allowing you to view objects in stunning detail and magnification. Investigate small objects and take pictures of the revealed details. Watch the details in realtime via AirPlay on your TV. Amaze your friends with stunning details which can hardly be viewed by the naked eye. Use iMicroscope to examine stamps, little animals or small objects magnified by a factor of 8! Reveal even the smallest structures with a precision and detail which is normally offered only by real microscopes. Share your discoveries with your friends using various sharing options
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mirror ◎ at Free against iMicroscope's $3.99. Mirror ◎ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (195K vs 615). iMicroscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Mirror ◎ is free to download; iMicroscope costs $3.99 up front. Mirror ◎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iMicroscope asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mirror ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirror ◎ has 195K ratings behind it against 615, 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 31% of iMicroscope's.
Mirror ◎ ships an update every 3 weeks, iMicroscope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mirror ◎ | iMicroscope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (195K ratings) — better | 4.2 (615 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews — better | 31.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 195K — better | 615 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #24 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AppForge Inc. | elklab UG |
Customer experience
Mirror ◎
iMicroscope
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
iMicroscope
From 615 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📸 Good for nature observation and plant identification
- 💾 Ability to save and store images
- 🔦 Built-in flashlight feature
- 🎨 Retro design aesthetic
Room to improve
- 😞 Limited magnification (only 8x zoom)
- 🔍 Poor image quality at higher zoom levels
- 📉 Blurry and grainy results
- 💰 Not worth the $1.99-$2.00 price
- 📱 No better than built-in iPhone camera zoom
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
iMicroscope
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when saving images to photo album
- Camera shutter fails to open
- Incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro and newer models
- Image quality degrades significantly at higher zoom levels
- App crashes on startup for some users
Requested features
5 requests- Zoom capability for saved images
- Higher magnification levels (beyond 8x)
- Improved image clarity and detail at maximum zoom
- Better performance with newer iPhone models
- Refund option for dissatisfied users
In-app purchases
Mirror ◎
- Upgrade to Disable Ads$2.99
iMicroscope
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mirror ◎ free?
Is iMicroscope free?
Which has better reviews, Mirror ◎ or iMicroscope?
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