Wakana vs WordsMirror
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Wakana
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Main Features Font customization Display of kanji pronunciation in the specified language (ruby) Mutual conversion between Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Shinjitai Dictionary function by clicking words Recommended especially for language learners, translators, researchers of Japanese/Chinese, and language enthusiasts. β Freely selectable display fonts: Handwritten-style font Pixel-style font β Display of kanji pronunciation (ruby function) It is possible to add ruby above kanji: Mandarin (Standard Chinese / Putonghua) Cantonese Taiwanese (Taipei / Tainan style) Japanese Korean Sino-Vietnamese (Vietnamese readings) β Ruby notation formats: Pinyin alphabet Zhuyin symbols (Bopomofo) Hiragana Katakana Hangul β Tone mark display Tone marks can be set to "on / off". β Character form conversion function Conversion is possible to the following character types: Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Shinjitai β Word highlighting Background color is added to converted words for visual clarity. β Dictionary function Click dictionary: Clicking a word displays its translation in the specified language as a pop-up. β Example of customization You can freely combine options such as: "Japanese kun-yomi + Zhuyin (Taiwan) + Simplified Chinese + Handwritten-style font"
WordsMirror
This utility app mirrors text horizontally, making it readable on screens when viewed via camera. It offers adjustable scrolling, custom text, and a preset library for live streaming scenarios. Enjoy a smooth, local experience with remote control options.
- Horizontal text mirroring
- Adjustable scrolling speed and size
- Preset phrase library
- Customizable text cards
- Favorite phrase management
- Remote scrolling control
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A Text Display Tool Designed for Live Streaming Makes your bullet screen text appear perfectly in mirror effect. Core Features Mirror Display: Text flips horizontally, showing correctly for the audience when the camera faces the screen. Scrolling: Text scrolls automatically with adjustable speed and size. Preset Library: Built-in common live phrases including greetings, thanks to fans, and compliments to guests. Custom Cards: Support adding personalized text. Favorite Management: One-click save favorite phrases for quick use. Dark Backgrounds: 7 dark backgrounds to improve camera shooting clarity. Remote Control: Remotely control scrolling content via computer or mobile browser. Application Scenarios Live Commerce: Display greetings and thank-you messages. Game Streaming: Rolling announcements and fan interaction. Entertainment Live: Mirror bullet comments and interaction tips. Event Hosting: Script display and scrolling prompts. Technical Features Full-screen landscape display with automatic orientation lock. Tap screen to pause or resume scrolling. Runs locally without network dependency. Native development with SwiftUI for ultra-smooth experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wakana at none against WordsMirror's 1. WordsMirror's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WordsMirror sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wakana asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Wakana | WordsMirror |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daichi Kato | leng xiangjun |
In-app purchases
Wakana
No in-app purchases
WordsMirror
- Unlock Pro Version$3.99









