# Progress vs Glow Mirror

The clearest difference is rating: Glow Mirror at 5.0 against Progress's 3.8. Glow Mirror also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Progress's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progress sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Glow Mirror sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glow Mirror holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Progress's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glow Mirror's.

Progress ships an update weekly, Glow Mirror every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress | Glow Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-ai-timelapse/id6477857716/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-mirror/id6744980204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 198 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amor Fati Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730876713) | [E8 Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810296693) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-ai-timelapse/id6477857716)

This app helps you visualize your physical transformation over time by creating AI-generated timelapse videos from weekly photos. It offers features like perfect alignment, automatic background removal, and voice-activated shutter for easy photo capture. Seamlessly track your weight with HealthKit integration and share your journey with others.

**Highlights:** AI-generated timelapse videos, Perfect photo alignment and matching, Automatic background removal, Voice-activated shutter, HealthKit integration for weight tracking, Easy video export for social media

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Full Access - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Access - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Glow Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-mirror/id6744980204)

This AI-powered companion analyzes your skin health through selfies, providing a detailed score and identifying concerns like acne and dryness. Track your progress over time with interactive graphs and insights, all while prioritizing your privacy with local data storage.

**Highlights:** AI-powered skin health scoring, Emotion detection for skin impact, Radiance and tone analysis, Targeted concern identification, Interactive progress timeline, Local data storage for privacy, Auto-switching dark/light themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glow mirror premium | $0.99 | per month |
| discounted premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Glow mirror premium | $9.99 | per year |
| discounted yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress free?

Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Glow Mirror free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress or Glow Mirror?

Glow Mirror is rated higher. Progress averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Glow Mirror averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Progress or Glow Mirror have ads?

Glow Mirror shows ads; Progress does not.

### Which is updated more often, Progress or Glow Mirror?

Progress ships an update weekly, and Glow Mirror every 2 weeks. Most recently, Progress was updated on September 23, 2026 and Glow Mirror on July 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*