Comparison

xScope Mirror vs Metronome

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

Metronome

Features
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Metronome keeps a steady beat so you can read faster and focus longer. Set the tempo, start, and move your eyes one word or line per click. READING (free) • 40–240 BPM with ±1 / ±5 buttons and a slider • Session timer up to 5 minutes • Words per beat with an estimated words-per-minute • Sound and light: use the click, the flashing light, or both • Sample-accurate click engine: steady even at high tempos PREMIUM (one-time purchase) • No ads • Music mode: 1–12 beats per bar with an accented first beat, tap tempo, focus timer up to 3 hours • Reading program: the tempo rises gradually to your target during a session • Session history The screen stays on while the metronome plays. No account needed; your settings and history stay on your device.

Screenshots

xScope Mirror3 screens
Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xScope Mirror at none against Metronome's 1. xScope Mirror also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Metronome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. xScope Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xScope Mirror versus Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxScope MirrorMetronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryYunus Gunduz

In-app purchases

None

xScope Mirror

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Metronome

One-time1
  • Metronome Premium$2.99

Questions

Is xScope Mirror free?
xScope Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metronome free?
Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xScope Mirror or Metronome have ads?
Metronome shows ads; xScope Mirror does not.
Which is updated more often, xScope Mirror or Metronome?
xScope Mirror ships an update every 7 months, and Metronome every 7 months. Most recently, xScope Mirror was updated on November 6, 2026 and Metronome on October 30, 2026.

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