# @Mirror vs Colored Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colored Note at none against @Mirror's 1. Colored Note also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). @Mirror's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. @Mirror sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Colored Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for @Mirror against 4.7 for Colored Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.2K and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of @Mirror's written reviews are positive against 53% of Colored Note's.

@Mirror ships an update every 2 months, Colored Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | @Mirror | Colored Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror/id431471943/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evolutive Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414017828) | [Veniamin Gribkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907913370) |

## What reviewers say

### @Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror/id431471943)

This app transforms your device into a handy mirror, perfect for quick touch-ups, styling, or checking details. It offers digital zoom, image freezing, and a night mode for use in low light. You can also capture, edit, and share your photos.

**Highlights:** Front camera mirror, Digital zoom (1x to 8x), Image freezing, Night Mode, Photo capture and editing, Social media sharing, Video tips

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| @Mirror Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mirror app
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for quick checks before meetings/events
- 👍 Clear and reliable reflection
- 👍 Handy to have on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 📢 Too many ads/upgrade prompts
- 🔍 Low image quality/resolution

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade not working as expected
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improve image quality and clarity
- Add night/low-light mode
- Allow deleting/managing saved photos
- Reduce ads and upgrade prompts


### Colored Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with a versatile diary and notepad. Add photos, color-code entries, and organize with tags for easy retrieval. Share your notes with friends or keep them private with passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Add photos to notes, Color-code notes for organization, Assign tags for searching, Sort notes as desired, Share notes with friends, Secure notes with a passcode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of colors and fonts
- 📝 Helpful for note-taking
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or organizing notes
- 🔒 Lack of security features (e.g., password protection)
- 🔧 Issues with recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not saving properly
- Cursor jumping or text selection issues
- Glitches with recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist/to-do list functionality
- Improve note sorting and search options
- Implement password protection or biometric security
- Provide more font and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is @Mirror free?

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

### Is Colored Note free?

Colored Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, @Mirror or Colored Note?

Colored Note is rated higher. @Mirror averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Colored Note averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do @Mirror or Colored Note have ads?

Neither @Mirror nor Colored Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, @Mirror or Colored Note?

@Mirror ships an update every 2 months, and Colored Note weekly. Most recently, @Mirror was updated on November 3, 2026 and Colored Note on November 1, 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.*