# True Mirror! vs Dumb Phone (dp)

The clearest difference is rating: Dumb Phone (dp) at 4.6 against True Mirror!'s 2.4. Dumb Phone (dp) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). True Mirror!'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. True Mirror! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Dumb Phone (dp) sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dumb Phone (dp) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumb Phone (dp) has 3.9K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of True Mirror!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Dumb Phone (dp)'s.

True Mirror! ships an update every 2 months, Dumb Phone (dp) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Mirror! | Dumb Phone (dp) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-mirror/id582877764/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 198 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/952868106) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### True Mirror!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-mirror/id582877764)

See yourself as others do with this app that provides a true mirror image, unlike standard phone cameras. Preview your actual appearance, take photos, and enhance them with captions and frames before sharing.

**Highlights:** True mirror image preview, Take photos of true preview, Add captions, goodies, and frames, Share photos to social media, Option to not save to camera roll, Volume button shutter control, Flash control

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Write on your pics! Unlock the text tool | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack! Unlock all the frames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goodies Pack! Get 216 awesome images! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Go Pro! Unlock everything! and no Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate representation of how others see you
- 🙂 Helps with self-acceptance
- 💡 Useful for styling and grooming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Distorts facial features and proportions
- 😞 Can negatively impact self-esteem
- 🙄 Excessive ads and forced interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Camera freezes or gets stuck on ads
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating the device
- Saved photos don't accurately reflect the live view

**Requested features**

- Add option to adjust zoom and centering
- Implement a timer for taking photos
- Improve image quality and reduce distortion


### Dumb Phone (dp)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503)

Transform your iPhone into a minimalist device by replacing distracting app icons and notifications with simple buttons for essential apps. Create custom launchers for different contexts and utilize detox modes to reduce digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Create minimalist launchers, Select essential apps, Style Home Screen with themes, Block and hide non-essential apps, Quickly switch launchers via Control Center, Adapt to Liquid Glass changes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro Family (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Customizable layout
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 🚀 Smooth app launching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky setup process
- 💡 Lack of widget customization
- 🔒 Hidden subscription model
- 🔒 Expensive for a widget app
- 🐛 Inconsistent app launching

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not appearing in list
- Apps opening through Shortcuts app
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide App Library
- More widget customization options
- Customizable widget labels
- Detox mode for specific apps
- Support for more third-party apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Mirror! free?

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

### Is Dumb Phone (dp) free?

Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Mirror! or Dumb Phone (dp)?

Dumb Phone (dp) is rated higher. True Mirror! averages 2.4 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Dumb Phone (dp) averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do True Mirror! or Dumb Phone (dp) have ads?

True Mirror! shows ads; Dumb Phone (dp) does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Mirror! or Dumb Phone (dp)?

True Mirror! ships an update every 2 months, and Dumb Phone (dp) fortnightly. Most recently, True Mirror! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dumb Phone (dp) on November 1, 2026.

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