Pocket MirrorUse Pocket Mirror as a practical live mirror
Pocket Mirror: Selfie & Makeup is built around a mirrored front-camera view so your screen behaves more like a handheld mirror while you check makeup, hair, brows, or skincare placement. On the live iPhone app, the camera starts after you grant permission. In newer browser, desktop, and extension ports, you typically need to choose Start first because browsers gate camera access through getUserMedia permission prompts. The app also includes a screen-light mode to brighten the display itself; on Android, that can raise the app window brightness and restore it after use, while web and desktop can only show a white border and cannot increase your hardware backlight. Zoom options differ by platform. The live iPhone app offers free 1–3x zoom, with a paid option up to 10x. Newer ports support a basic 1–3x range using crop or the device’s actual Android camera limits, depending on hardware. You can also enable an optional thirds grid for framing, but it is only a guide and does not promise perfect facial symmetry. If your device has a rear camera, Back check switches to it and runs a short countdown/freeze flow so you can inspect the result without twisting awkwardly.
What the live mirror does best
The main view is for real-time checking rather than post-shot editing. It is most useful when you want to compare liner height, brow shape, parting, or placement while seeing a mirrored image that matches everyday mirror use.
- Mirrored front-camera preview
- Optional thirds grid for alignment help
- Screen light support for dim rooms
Platform differences that matter
The currently live App Store version is the iPhone app. Newer ports should not be treated as store-listed mobile releases. Browser-based camera access depends on site permission through the MediaDevices getUserMedia API, so starting behavior is different from the iPhone app.
- iPhone: camera starts after permission
- Web/desktop/extension: press Start, then allow camera access
- Android brightness can be boosted and later restored
- Open the app or port, grant camera permission, and on web/desktop press Start when prompted.
- Use the mirrored front view, optional grid, and screen light to frame your face in even lighting.
- Adjust zoom as needed, or switch to Back check if you need a rear-camera inspection with countdown and freeze.
Does Pocket Mirror promise perfect facial symmetry?
No. The thirds grid is only a framing aid and does not guarantee symmetry or matching results.
Can the web or desktop version make my screen physically brighter?
No. Web, desktop, and extension ports can show a white border for a brighter-looking surround, but they cannot raise your device’s hardware brightness.
Are the new ports available in app stores?
Do not assume that. The only explicitly live listing provided is the iPhone App Store page.