Comparison

Ember vs Mirror

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

Head to head
About

Ember

This app simplifies task management with a notes-app-like interface for quick capture and a powerful AI assistant to help scope vague tasks. It features two main views, 'Now' and 'Next,' to manage focus and upcoming items, with a daily reset to clear your slate.

Highlights
  • Notes-app simplicity for task capture
  • Two-view system: Now and Next
  • Daily reset for a clean slate
  • AI delegation for vague tasks
  • Instant task capture
  • Repeating task scheduling
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Notes-app simplicity. Task-app power. AI when you're stuck. You've tried every task app. They all made you configure projects, tap through modals, and manage systems instead of just... doing things. Ember is different. It works like a notes app — one tap, start typing, press return for the next task. Brain dump without friction. But underneath, it's a real task manager. TWO VIEWS. THAT'S IT. • Now — What you're focused on right now • Next — What's important but not yet Move tasks between them like a personal kanban — without the board, the columns, or the complexity. Just what matters now, and what's coming. DAILY RESET Every morning, Ember moves unfinished tasks from Now back to Next. Clean slate. No carryover guilt. If something's still important, pull it back into Now — intentionally, not by default. Clean slate, every morning. This is how you break the accumulation cycle. DELEGATE TO AI Some tasks sit in your list for days — not because they're hard, but because they're vague. "Research venue options for team offsite." Where do you even start? Tap delegate. Your AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude) picks it up, asks the right questions, scopes the work, and gets you moving. No prompts to write. • Tag it, don't prompt it — One gesture during your normal task review. No blank prompt to stare at. • Works with your tools — Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any agent that supports Model Context Protocol. Bring the agent you already use. • Not autopilot — Your agent asks before it acts. It's a capable colleague, not a black box. CAPTURE IN SECONDS Press plus. Start typing. Press return. Keep going. No modals. No "save" buttons. No three-step creation flows. Brain dump like you're writing notes, but every line becomes a real task. REPEATING TASKS Daily, weekly, monthly — or every other Friday, twice a week, whatever cadence your life needs. Tasks appear in Now when they're due. Finish early? Ember automatically reschedules. LISTS + VIEWS Lists hold your tasks (Home, Work, Finances). Views show you what to focus on (Now, Next, Upcoming). Pull tasks from any list into Now when you're ready. Organization without overhead. SUBTASKS Break big tasks into steps. Check them off as you go. Simple. BUILT FOR YOUR BRAIN Most task apps create a wall of shame — an ever-growing list of things you didn't do. Ember doesn't do that. Now holds what you're working on. Next holds what matters but isn't urgent. Nothing stares at you. Nothing guilts you. You move things to Now when you're ready — not because a badge told you to. • No friction — Capture is instant. If it takes more than 2 seconds, you won't do it. • No decisions — Now or Next. No priority levels, no color-coded tags, no "which project?" • No overwhelm — You only see what's relevant right now. • No wall of shame — Important things stay in Next without the guilt. THEMES THAT FEEL LIKE HOME Multiple color themes like: Dracula, Tokyo Night, Rosé Pine, Catppuccin, Nord, and Ember Pink. Dark mode that actually looks good. Make it your own. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Ember isn't the task app that does everything. It's the one that clears your head every morning — and helps use AI to get things done. Terms & Conditions: https://www.embertask.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.embertask.app/privacy-policy Any feedback? Contact us at contact@embertask.app

About

Mirror

Features
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Track your time with one tap. See where your work hours, study sessions, and everyday activities go with a clear daily activity log. Mirror helps you understand how you spend your days, without goals, streaks, reminders, or coaching. ONE TAP TO START AND STOP Choose an activity and start its timer. Stop or switch when your day changes. Use categories for work, studying, reading, exercise, hobbies, and the routines that matter to you. SEE YOUR DAY, WEEK, AND MONTH Review daily totals, compare categories, and explore your timeline and charts. Notice when activities happen and how your time is distributed across days and weeks. CAPTURE FROM YOUR APPLE DEVICES Start and stop with Siri and widgets. Use the Mac and Apple Watch companions for quick tracking, with iPhone as your main place for settings and detailed statistics. An active membership includes sync across supported devices. ADD CONTEXT TO YOUR TIME Explore optional weather context alongside your records and see your daily rhythms through visual statistics. EXPLORE BEFORE YOU SUBSCRIBE Browse a 90-day sample with demo activities and statistics. Recording your own activities requires a Mirror membership. Membership includes real tracking, full statistics, device sync, Siri, widgets, and Mac and Apple Watch companion access. Subscriptions are available quarterly or yearly. Prices, renewal terms, and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account settings. Download Mirror to explore the demo and see a clearer picture of your time. Privacy Policy: https://mirrortracks.me/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ember at monthly against Mirror's every 2 months. Mirror's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mirror sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update monthly, Mirror every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ember versus Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberMirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvind VermaBeforeSunset Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ember Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year
4 purchases

Mirror

Subscriptions4
  • Mirror Pro3 Months trial$27.993 Months
  • Mirror Pro3 Days trial$27.993 Months
  • Mirror Pro1 Year trial$74.991 Year
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  • Mirror Pro3 Days trial$74.991 Year

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirror free?
Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember or Mirror have ads?
Neither Ember nor Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or Mirror?
Ember ships an update monthly, and Mirror every 2 months. Most recently, Ember was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mirror on October 31, 2026.

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