Comparison

xScope Mirror vs TagTally

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

TagTally

This app uses your iPhone camera to scan price tags, instantly calculating discounts and final costs. It helps you track your spending during shopping trips with a running total and session summaries. An optional one-time purchase unlocks unlimited sessions and advanced budgeting features.

Highlights
  • Scan price tags with camera
  • Calculate discounts and final costs
  • Track running spending total
  • Organize shopping trips by session
  • Set budget caps with progress bar
  • View all-time savings summary
Features
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TagTally turns your iPhone camera into a smart shopping assistant. Point it at any price tag and TagTally instantly reads the original price, discount, and final cost — then adds it to your session cart so you always know what you're spending before you reach the register. HOW IT WORKS • Open TagTally and point your camera at any price tag • The app reads the price, discount %, and calculates what you pay • Add it to your cart — TagTally keeps a running total with or without tax applied • End the session when you're done and review everything you scanned BUILT FOR REAL SHOPPING TRIPS Whether you're working through a sale rack, hitting multiple stores, or just trying to stay on budget, TagTally keeps every trip organized. Each session has its own name, date, and full item history so nothing gets lost. TAGTALLY PRO — $4.99 ONE-TIME Upgrade once and it's yours forever. No subscription, no renewal. Pro unlocks: • Unlimited shopping sessions • Unlimited items per session • Budget Cap — set a spending limit per trip and see a live progress bar as you scan. Get a warning the moment you're about to go over, with the option to add anyway • All-Time Savings Summary — see your total spent and total saved across every shopping trip you've ever logged The free plan includes 2 sessions with up to 5 items each — more than enough to try everything before you decide. PRIVACY FIRST TagTally works entirely on your device using Apple's built-in text recognition. No account required. No data ever leaves your phone. The camera is only active while the scanner is open.

Screenshots

xScope Mirror3 screens
TagTally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TagTally at 5.0 against xScope Mirror's 3.0. xScope Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. TagTally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. xScope Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xScope Mirror versus TagTally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxScope MirrorTagTally
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryMangalmurti Vibes, LLC

Customer experience

xScope Mirror

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

TagTally

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

In-app purchases

None

xScope Mirror

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TagTally

One-time1
  • TagTally Pro$4.99

Questions

Is xScope Mirror free?
xScope Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TagTally free?
TagTally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xScope Mirror or TagTally?
TagTally is rated higher. xScope Mirror averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TagTally averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do xScope Mirror or TagTally have ads?
Neither xScope Mirror nor TagTally shows ads.

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