Comparison

The Mirror vs SBA NYPD

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

Head to head
About

The Mirror

Stay updated with breaking news from the UK and around the world, including exclusive stories from award-winning journalists. Get the latest on sports, celebrity gossip, technology, and money-saving tips. Customize your news feed and read articles offline.

Highlights
  • Breaking UK and global news
  • Sports news and reports
  • Celebrity gossip
  • Money saving tips
  • Customizable news feeds
  • Offline reading
  • Topic and author following
Features
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The Mirror App gives you the latest breaking stories and trending news from the UK and around the world, delivering big exclusive stories from award-winning journalists. Follow the latest news from your favourite football, rugby and cricket teams. Get the latest celebrity gossip. Stay informed with TV interviews and exclusive money saving tips, all from The Mirror App. With The Mirror App, get access to: • Breaking UK and global news stories • News and reports on your favourite sports teams • Political and government news • Money saving tips • Daily horoscopes • Celebrity gossip on all your favourite stars • TV and film reviews, interviews and videos • Weird News and bizarre stories • The latest trends and discoveries in technology and science The App also features: • Customised news feeds right on the home screen • The ability to read an article even when you are offline • The ability to follow topics that matter to you • Follow your favourite authors like you do any topic • Native iPad support for a better tablet experience Discover breaking news on the politics, sports, and money saving tips that matter to you. Stay connected with The Mirror newspaper app. You can also now subscribe to Mirror+, and benefit from exclusive columns, newsletters and expert analysis across news, celebs, football and more - all with far fewer ads and a cleaner reading experience. For more information, visit us online at http://www.mirror.co.uk For additional support, contact us at http://www.mirror.co.uk/contact-us/ Terms and Conditions https://www.mirror.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Privacy Notice https://www.mirror.co.uk/privacy-notice/

About

SBA NYPD

This official app provides NYPD Sergeants with immediate access to news, events, and important contact information for their representatives. It offers quick access to essential forms, union contracts, duty schedules, and media from the Sergeants Benevolent Association.

Highlights
  • Up-to-the-minute news and events
  • Locate Directors and Delegates
  • Access popular forms (Garrity Rights, Representation)
  • View SBA Contract and Salary Charts
  • Add Duty Schedule to smartphone calendar
  • Watch video messages and read newsletters
Features
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Exclusive for NYPD Sergeants! Download the official mobile app from the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association and get up-to-the-minute news, events and information. With the new mobile app, you will be able to locate your SBA Directors and Delegates and with a simple tap on the screen, place a call or send them an email. You will also find popular forms like Critical Incident Response (Garrity Rights), Request for Representation and Change of Address in the palm of your hand. Complete the Request for Representation form on your device to provide the SBA with immediate notification. In addition to accessing the SBA Contract and Salary Charts, you can even access the Duty Chart and, in a single tap, add your Duty Schedule to your smartphone calendar. You can also watch the latest video messages from the President or read the Frontline magazine or newsletter directly on your smartphone. There’s no other app like it; download your copy today!

Screenshots

The Mirror4 screens
SBA NYPD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Mirror at 4.7 against SBA NYPD's 1.0. The Mirror also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). SBA NYPD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. The Mirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SBA NYPD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Mirror has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of The Mirror's written reviews are positive against 0% of SBA NYPD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Mirror ships an update monthly, SBA NYPD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Mirror versus SBA NYPD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MirrorSBA NYPD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTrinity Mirror Digital Media Limitedi-designllc.net

Customer experience

The Mirror

All ratings1,482 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative54.0%

SBA NYPD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

The Mirror

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Notifications not working
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved navigation and scrolling
  • Customizable news feeds
  • Better comment functionality

SBA NYPD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Mirror

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
None

SBA NYPD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Mirror free?
The Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SBA NYPD free?
SBA NYPD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Mirror or SBA NYPD?
The Mirror is rated higher. The Mirror averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SBA NYPD averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Mirror or SBA NYPD have ads?
The Mirror shows ads; SBA NYPD does not.
Which is updated more often, The Mirror or SBA NYPD?
The Mirror ships an update monthly, and SBA NYPD fortnightly. Most recently, The Mirror was updated on November 10, 2026 and SBA NYPD on November 2, 2026.

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