# ESS Mobile vs MirrorTalk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MirrorTalk at 100% against ESS Mobile's 3%. MirrorTalk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). ESS Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (355 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MirrorTalk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ESS Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

MirrorTalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESS Mobile has 355 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of ESS Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of MirrorTalk's.

ESS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, MirrorTalk every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESS Mobile | MirrorTalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ess-mobile/id667448755/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrortalk/id1613526988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 2.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Attendance on Demand, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675262405) | [Fu Ni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560534229) |

## What reviewers say

### ESS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ess-mobile/id667448755)

This app offers flexible time tracking for employees, allowing them to punch in/out, review hours worked, check schedules, and manage benefit balances. It facilitates communication with supervisors for attendance-related matters and supports various time entry methods.

**Highlights:** Flexible time tracking, Review hours worked, Check schedules and benefit balances, Request time off, Enter tips and mileage, Communicate with supervisor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and straightforward time tracking functionality
- 📧 Email records linked to time card
- ⚙️ Works reliably on Android devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connect button functions as text box instead of button
- ❌ App crashes frequently after updates
- ⚪ White screen loading issues
- 📍 Location detection inaccurate (4-5 miles off)
- 🔐 Login failures and credential issues

**Reported bugs**

- Connect button treats input as editable text field
- App fails to load or shows blank white screen
- Location services report incorrect location
- Login credentials rejected despite correct information
- Clock-in button disappears or becomes non-functional

**Requested features**

- Face ID or biometric authentication
- Remember me/stay logged in functionality
- Current time display on home screen
- Manager approval system for early out/late in requests
- Ability to view all punch times and historical data


### MirrorTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrortalk/id1613526988)

Facilitate seamless face-to-face communication through writing. Easily switch between typing and handwriting, with automatic conversation history and customizable message appearance. An in-app purchase unlocks unlimited interactions.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Automatic conversation history, Customizable fonts, colors, backgrounds, Unlimited interactions with in-app purchase, Face-to-face written communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handwriting Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| MirrorTalk Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESS Mobile free?

ESS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MirrorTalk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ESS Mobile or MirrorTalk?

MirrorTalk is rated higher. ESS Mobile averages 1.7 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while MirrorTalk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ESS Mobile or MirrorTalk have ads?

Neither ESS Mobile nor MirrorTalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ESS Mobile or MirrorTalk?

ESS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and MirrorTalk every 6 weeks. Most recently, ESS Mobile was updated on October 29, 2026 and MirrorTalk on October 30, 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.*