# Mirrored vs XP4N

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XP4N at 87% against Mirrored's 34%. XP4N also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). Mirrored's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mirrored costs $0.99 and XP4N $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

XP4N holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP4N has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Mirrored's written reviews are positive against 87% of XP4N's.

Mirrored ships an update every 5 months, XP4N every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirrored | XP4N |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrored-the-mirror-effects/id416745344/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirrored

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrored-the-mirror-effects/id416745344)

Easily create unique mirrored images from your photos with a single touch. Choose from multiple modes and eight distinct mirror effects, including horizontal, vertical, and kaleidoscope styles. Save and share your artistic creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Real-time mirror effects, 8 unique mirror styles, 3 scaling modes, Single-touch mirroring, Save and export photos, Kaleidoscope photo creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### XP4N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.

**Highlights:** 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio, 8 distinct film type simulations, No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, Haptic and visual feedback, EV compensation by swiping, Save as lossless HEIF files, EXIF and GPS data saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent film simulations
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Realistic XPan aspect ratio
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📸 Enjoyable photography experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Volume buttons used as shutter
- 🔍 Lack of focus control
- 🎨 Some film simulations too heavy-handed
- 🔍 Viewfinder preview doesn't match final image

**Reported bugs**

- App feels laggy at times
- 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
- Selfie mode
- Self-timer
- HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirrored free?

Mirrored costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XP4N free?

XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mirrored or XP4N?

XP4N is rated higher. Mirrored averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while XP4N averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Mirrored or XP4N have ads?

Neither Mirrored nor XP4N shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mirrored or XP4N?

Mirrored ships an update every 5 months, and XP4N every 2 days. Most recently, Mirrored was updated on October 29, 2026 and XP4N on October 28, 2026.

---

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