This "Mirror App - Beauty Mirror" aims to replace a physical mirror with your phone's front-facing camera, adding features designed to enhance the experience for makeup application, grooming, and general self-inspection. The developer, 天気, categorizes it as a beauty app.
The app's core function is to provide a clear, magnified view of your face using your phone's camera. It attempts to improve upon a standard camera app's mirroring capabilities by offering features like a "Quick Freeze" option to hold the image for easier inspection, adjustable brightness to compensate for poor lighting, and "Multiple Lighting Modes" to simulate different environments. The inclusion of a photo camera and gallery allows users to capture and compare makeup looks over time, potentially tracking progress or experimenting with different styles. Finally, the zoom mode aims to assist with tasks requiring close-up detail, like shaving, contact lens application, or eyebrow shaping.
The app's advertised use cases are varied. It suggests quick touch-ups before going out, makeup checks in dimly lit environments, shaving or grooming for men, use as an emergency mirror while traveling, and inspection of contact lenses or skin details. This broad range indicates the developer is targeting a wide audience.
Based on the description, the target audience includes anyone who regularly uses a mirror for personal grooming or makeup application. This includes women applying makeup, men shaving or grooming facial hair, and anyone who needs to inspect their face for skin conditions or other details. The app's portability makes it particularly appealing to travelers or those who frequently find themselves in situations with poor lighting.
However, the app's 0/5 rating in the Google Play Store is a significant red flag. While the described features sound potentially useful, a zero-star rating suggests widespread problems with the app's functionality, stability, or overall user experience. This could be due to technical issues, intrusive advertising, privacy concerns, or simply a failure to deliver on the promised features. Potential users should proceed with extreme caution and consider researching user reviews outside of the Play Store (if any exist) before downloading. While the concept is sound, the app's current rating strongly suggests it is not a worthwhile download in its current state.
Review published on October 23, 2025