Comparison

Mirror Journal 2 vs QuietPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Mirror Journal 2

Features
Read full description

Mirror Journal is a simplistic journaling app designed around self-reflection. Designed to encourage you to write down journals and then go back to the past to reflect on them. Features: - A simplistic and easy-to-use journaling app. - Customizable app themes and icons (icons are unlockable after you tip at any tier). - Dark and light mode support. - No ads or required purchases. - Streaks to encourage consistent journaling. - Distraction-free editor. - Emoji labeling for journals. - Private journaling encrypted by AES-256 using a custom passcode. - Journal search. - Take notes on top of past journals. - Memories tab to remind you of past journals you created. - Add image headers to journals. - Custom notification to remind you to journal. - iCloud support.

About

QuietPlayer

Organize and play your photos, videos, audio, and GIFs locally on your device. Create private collections, playlists, and guided experiences with flexible playback controls. Keep your media private and accessible without cloud storage or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Organize photos, videos, audio, GIFs
  • Create private collections and playlists
  • Guided media experiences
  • Local storage on device
  • Import from Photos/Files
  • A-B Loop for replay
Features
Read full description

QuietPlayer Loop & review any video, offline. Practice a routine. Study your form. Rehearse a scene. QuietPlayer lets you loop any section of a video, frame-accurately, so you can replay exactly the moment you need — again and again, without editing anything. Built for repetition: Set an A-B loop on any clip and it plays that section on repeat. Use Quick Durations (5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 1 min) to jump straight to the loop length you want, or set custom in/out points by hand. Save the best part: Trim a highlight into its own clip without touching the original file — perfect for tracking progress over time or pulling out just the moment you want to keep. Everything, organized: Import photos, videos, audio, and GIFs from Photos or Files and organize them into collections and playlists. Build a queue and move through your material in exactly the order you want. Private by design: No subscriptions. No required cloud storage. Your media stays on your device — QuietPlayer doesn't upload anything anywhere. Whether you're training, practicing an instrument, studying game film, rehearsing, or organizing your personal media library, QuietPlayer gives you precise playback control with nothing leaving your phone.

Screenshots

Mirror Journal 24 screens
QuietPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mirror Journal 2 at Free against QuietPlayer's $2.99. Mirror Journal 2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). QuietPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On 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

Mirror Journal 2 is free to download; QuietPlayer costs $2.99 up front. Mirror Journal 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. QuietPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirror Journal 2 ships an update every 6 months, QuietPlayer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Mirror Journal 2 versus QuietPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirror Journal 2QuietPlayer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew RodebaughPlankton Rise, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mirror Journal 2

One-time3
  • Tip tier 1$1.99
  • Tip tier 2$4.99
  • Tip tier 3$9.99
None

QuietPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mirror Journal 2 free?
Mirror Journal 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuietPlayer free?
QuietPlayer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mirror Journal 2 or QuietPlayer have ads?
Neither Mirror Journal 2 nor QuietPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirror Journal 2 or QuietPlayer?
Mirror Journal 2 ships an update every 6 months, and QuietPlayer every 2 days. Most recently, Mirror Journal 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and QuietPlayer on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons