# Mirror Camera! vs Real Camera

Mirror Camera! and Real Camera both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Real Camera's written reviews are positive against 10% of Mirror Camera!'s. Real Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). Mirror Camera!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirror Camera! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Real Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Mirror Camera! against 3.0 for Real Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Mirror Camera!'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Real Camera's.

Mirror Camera! ships an update every 3 months, Real Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror Camera! | Real Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-camera/id391267834/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-camera/id1263479702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Niklewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/384124676) | [Campus Friends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745331214) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirror Camera!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-camera/id391267834)

Create unique photos with mirror-like effects and artistic filters. Apply effects in real-time before capturing your image. Save and share your creations, or upgrade for unlimited use.

**Highlights:** Horizontal mirror effect, Vertical mirror effect, Artistic filters (Sketch, Sepia, etc.), Real-time effect preview, Front and rear camera support, Save to photo album, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Functionality | $0.99 | one-time |


### Real Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-camera/id1263479702)

This app displays your true reflection by flipping the camera image, allowing you to compare how you see yourself versus how others perceive you. It includes a facial asymmetry test to analyze your face balance in real-time.

**Highlights:** Real-time mirror mode, Normal camera mode, Side-by-side preview, Facial asymmetry test, Face balance analysis, Capture face for analysis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirror Camera! free?

Mirror Camera! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Real Camera free?

Real Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mirror Camera! or Real Camera?

Mirror Camera! and Real Camera are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Mirror Camera! or Real Camera have ads?

Real Camera shows ads; Mirror Camera! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mirror Camera! or Real Camera?

Mirror Camera! ships an update every 3 months, and Real Camera every 5 days. Most recently, Mirror Camera! was updated on October 7, 2026 and Real Camera on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*