Comparison

PGYTECH vs Espresso Mirror

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

Head to head
About

PGYTECH

This app provides advanced camera controls and specialized shooting modes for professional-level photography and videography. It offers manual adjustments, creative filters, and robust video features like 4K recording and Log mode.

Highlights
  • Multi-Scene Shooting Modes (Photo, Video, Time-Lapse, Slow Shutter)
  • Manual Camera Controls (Focus, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance)
  • 4K Video Stabilization
  • Stylized Filters with Intensity Adjustment
  • External Recording Support
  • Electronic Image Stabilization
  • Log Mode & LUT Import
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PGYTECH is a pro camera and photo editor built for iPhone creators. Capture high-quality photos, shoot 4K Log video, explore film-inspired looks, and fine-tune your images — all in one streamlined workflow. ● PRO CAMERA CONTROLS Take control of Focus, Shutter, ISO, White Balance and Tint. Lock white balance during recording and save frequently used shooting settings for faster setup. ● PRO PHOTO & VIDEO • HEIF, JPEG and ProRAW photo formats • 4K video up to 60 fps • 1080p video up to 120 fps • HEVC, ProRes Proxy, ProRes LT and ProRes • Log recording and LUT import • External storage for supported photo and video formats ● CREATIVE SHOOTING Choose from 6 shooting modes: • Photo • Video • 4K Live • Retro Camera with film-inspired filters • Time-Lapse • Slow Shutter for motion trails and long-exposure effects Built-in filters support adjustable intensity, giving you more control over every look. ● PHOTO EDITING After shooting, adjust exposure, highlights, shadows, HSL, and more directly in the built-in album. AI Upscale makes images clearer. Watermarks and custom signatures can also be re-edited later, making creation more flexible. Convert videos in any format to Live format, making your dynamic moments clearer and more textured. ● MORE WAYS TO SHOOT Connect supported Bluetooth accessories such as MagCam and RetroVa for physical-button camera control. Whether you're capturing everyday moments, travel, street photography, film-style photos or professional video, PGYTECH gives you better control from capture to edit. *Some features depend on your iPhone model and hardware capabilities. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Espresso Mirror

Features
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Espresso Mirror is a hands-free camera, shot timer, and pull log for dialing in espresso. RECORD THE PULL Start the video before you touch the machine. Start the extraction timer exactly when the pump or lever engages. Separate recording and timer controls keep pre-infusion and the full workflow on camera without distorting shot time. WORK HANDS-FREE Say “Start recording,” “Start timer,” “Stop timer,” or “Stop recording.” Repeated commands are safely ignored. If “start” or “stop” could mean two things, the app asks you to choose. READ THE EXTRACTION Review time, dose, yield, ratio, pressure, roast, grinder setting, and notes. Shot history syncs through iCloud so you can compare pulls and dial in with evidence. EXPORT CLEANLY Save the finished video to Photos and share it in five restrained layouts designed around extraction data. Espresso Mirror has no account and no ads. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks clean exports and full shot history. COMPLETE DIAL-IN TOOLKIT • Tap the preview to focus. • Save and reuse beans, grinders, and espresso machines. • Record dose, yield, ratio, pressure, temperature, roast, grind setting, dates, and notes. • Rate pulls from one to five stars and filter history by bean name. • Preview five export styles, rotate video by 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270°, and see percentage progress while large videos render.

Screenshots

PGYTECH4 screens
Espresso Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

PGYTECH and Espresso Mirror are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PGYTECH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Espresso Mirror sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PGYTECH ships an update every 5 days, Espresso Mirror every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PGYTECH versus Espresso Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPGYTECHEspresso Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPGYTECH Co.,LtdTakeOnePiece LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PGYTECH

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro2 variantsFree
2 purchases

Espresso Mirror

One-time2
  • Espresso Mirror Pro$2.99
  • Espresso Mirror Pro$7.99

Questions

Is PGYTECH free?
PGYTECH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Espresso Mirror free?
Espresso Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PGYTECH or Espresso Mirror have ads?
Neither PGYTECH nor Espresso Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PGYTECH or Espresso Mirror?
PGYTECH ships an update every 5 days, and Espresso Mirror every 3 days. Most recently, PGYTECH was updated on November 10, 2026 and Espresso Mirror on November 6, 2026.

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