Mirror
Mirror is a free mental health journaling app for self-reflection, available on iOS and Android in the United States.
What Mirror is
Mirror is a free mental health journaling app for self-reflection, available on iOS and Android in the United States. Users can write entries, record voice notes or make video entries, with guided prompts and exercises to help get started. Mood check-ins are intended to help users recognize emotional and behavioral patterns. Mirror can use a large language model hosted on its servers to summarize one journal entry at a time and transcribe voice entries into text. The site says journal entries are stored on the user’s device, not Mirror’s servers. Its privacy policy says de-identified summaries may be aggregated and processed to improve the app and for quality control. Mirror describes biometric and PIN protections, including Face ID, and says it complies with SOC2, CCPA and COPPA. The app also links to local helplines and other resources for users who need support. The Child Mind Institute describes it as designed to support the mental health and emotional well-being of teens and young adults. Mirror says it is not a crisis response or medical service.
Good
- Free on iOS and Android in the United States
- Supports writing, voice and video entries
- Guided prompts and mood check-ins
- Journal entries are stored on the user's device
- Links to local helplines and support resources
Watch out
- Available only in the United States
- Not a crisis response or medical service
- De-identified summaries may be processed to improve the app
Who it suits
Mirror may suit teens and young adults seeking a guided way to reflect through writing, audio or video. It is intended for self-reflection, not crisis response or medical care.
Verdict
Mirror offers several journaling formats alongside prompts, mood check-ins and entry summaries. Its availability is limited to the United States, and it is not a substitute for crisis or medical services.
Plans and prices
From Mirror's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Writing, video and audio journaling · Guided journaling prompts · Mood tracking |
| Mirror | Free | Download for free; available in the US |
The facts
Each one read from Mirror's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI data handling
- The privacy policy says de-identified journal summaries may be aggregated and processed to improve the app and for quality control.checked 8 Oct 2001
- AI summaries
- The app uses a large language model hosted on its servers to summarize one journal entry at a time and transcribe voice entries into text.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Availability limit
- Mirror is currently available only in the United States.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Guided journaling
- The app offers prompts and guided exercises to help users get started.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Intended audience
- The Child Mind Institute describes Mirror as designed to support the mental health and emotional well-being of teens and young adults.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Journal formats
- Users can write entries, record voice notes, or film video entries.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Media support
- photos_video_audiochecked 20 Sep 2001
- Mood reflection
- Guided prompts and mood check-ins are intended to help users recognize emotional and behavioral patterns.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The site says journal entries are stored only on the user's device and not on Mirror's servers.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Prompt features
- guidedchecked 20 Sep 2001
- Purpose
- Mirror is a mental health journaling app for self-reflection.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security
- The site describes biometric and PIN protections, including Face ID, and states that Mirror complies with SOC2, CCPA, and COPPA.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support limitation
- Mirror says it is not a crisis response or medical service.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support resources
- Mirror links to local helplines and other resources for users who need support.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Available platforms
- ios,androidchecked 20 Sep 2001
- Platforms
- The official site links to Mirror downloads for iOS and Android.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- New York, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
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