Comparison

xScope Mirror vs Fine Art Foundry

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

xScope Mirror

Preview Mac desktop images and windows directly on your iOS device or Apple Watch. Seamlessly transfer designs and test them with various scaling options, even remotely from Photoshop.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac desktop viewing
  • Apple Watch extension
  • Chromeless UI
  • Retina scaling options
  • Remote Photoshop connection
  • Multi-device connection
  • Window nudging
Features
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••• Requires xScope 4 available from the Mac App Store ••• xScope Mirror lets designers and developers effortlessly preview any Mac desktop image directly on your iOS device or Apple Watch. Unlike other preview apps, xScope Mirror doesn’t have any desktop chrome to get in your way while you work or require you to save files again and again. Simply launch xScope Mirror on iOS and then xScope on a Mac to begin. Confirm the connection on iOS and then drop an image file onto the Dock icon for xScope. A remote connection to Photoshop is also supported: this lets you preview changes in your PSD while you edit. The Mirror can also display any window on your Mac or images copied to the clipboard. Finally, any image that's displayed on the iOS device can be transferred to the Apple Watch by tapping on its screen. Layouts that are taller than the watch's screen are scrollable. Any file that matches the icon sizes for the Apple Watch will be presented with circular mask against a black background, allowing quick asset previews. Features include: • Remote Viewing – Easily view the contents of any Mac desktop window on your iOS device or Apple Watch • Apple Watch – Includes a watch extension that makes previewing on your wrist a snap! • Pin & Lock – Move the Mac window anywhere (even under other windows) & it always stays in focus on iOS • Chromeless UI – No overlaid chrome to get in the way while you work • Retina Scaling - Preview mirrored content 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3, great for testing on Retina devices • Compatibility – Runs on all devices using iOS 5 or later • Security – Toggle user authentication requests on/off via Preferences in the xScope desktop app • Multi-client – Multiple iOS devices can connect and view the same Mac window – Great for demos or meetings • Sharing – Copy the current image to the iOS clipboard or save it in your Photos • Nudge – Nudge the selected window one pixel at a time (useful on Retina displays)

About

Fine Art Foundry

Organize and manage your art collection with detailed artist information, purchase records, and sharing capabilities. Personalize your profile and control your collection's organization and market participation.

Highlights
  • Art collection management
  • Artist information integration
  • Purchase receipt tracking
  • Customizable profile pages
  • Collection organization (folders, favorites)
  • Artwork selling capabilities
  • Secure non-social login option
Features
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Fine Art Foundry helps users manage their art collections together with relevant information about the artists, purchase receipts and other important data. The app not only simplifies the organization of artworks but also enhances the overall art collecting experience by integrating essential data management and sharing capabilities. By offering seamless transitions from collection management to market participation, Fine Art Foundry empowers users to fully engage with their art pieces while maintaining a personalized and aesthetically pleasing environment. Users can personalize their experience by customizing their profile page with their own photo. This feature enhances user engagement by allowing individuals to express their identity within the app. Fine Art Foundry supports the creation and management of personal collections, folders, and favorites, giving users control over how they organize and interact with their content, as well as sell their pieces. For those who choose not to use social logins, Fine Art Foundry provides robust self-ensuring users maintain control over their security preferences. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned collector, Fine Art Foundry provides the perfect blend of functionality and customization, ensuring your collection is always at your fingertips, ready to be admired, shared, or sold. Download Fine Art Foundry today and take control of your art collection like never before! End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

xScope Mirror3 screens
Fine Art Foundry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fine Art Foundry at 5.0 against xScope Mirror's 3.0. Fine Art Foundry also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). xScope Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fine Art Foundry sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. xScope Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fine Art Foundry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xScope Mirror ships an update every 7 months, Fine Art Foundry every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
xScope Mirror versus Fine Art Foundry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxScope MirrorFine Art Foundry
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryOshiin Estates LLC

Customer experience

xScope Mirror

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

Fine Art Foundry

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

xScope Mirror

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fine Art Foundry

Subscriptions1
  • Patron Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is xScope Mirror free?
xScope Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fine Art Foundry free?
Fine Art Foundry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xScope Mirror or Fine Art Foundry?
Fine Art Foundry is rated higher. xScope Mirror averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fine Art Foundry averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do xScope Mirror or Fine Art Foundry have ads?
Fine Art Foundry shows ads; xScope Mirror does not.
Which is updated more often, xScope Mirror or Fine Art Foundry?
xScope Mirror ships an update every 7 months, and Fine Art Foundry every 4 months. Most recently, xScope Mirror was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fine Art Foundry on October 12, 2026.

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