# Mirage Make vs Mouse Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Mouse Timer at 4.3 against Mirage Make's 1.9. Mouse Timer also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (79 vs 9). Mirage Make's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mirage Make asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mouse Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse Timer has 79 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mirage Make's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mouse Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirage Make | Mouse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-make/id1127526993/reviews) | **[4.3 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-timer/id1235452961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [chardine marc](https://appshunter.io/developer/909914757) | [LITALICO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/716482369) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirage Make

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-make/id1127526993)

Create your own augmented reality experiences with this app. Enhance presentations, documents, or project mockups. It's particularly useful for educators and students to create engaging, AR-enhanced projects.

**Highlights:** Create augmented reality, Enhance presentations, Augment documents, Augment project mockups, Educational AR tool, Student AR projects

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mouse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-timer/id1235452961)

This app visualizes time with a cute mouse eating apples, making it easier for children to grasp time duration. It functions as both an educational tool and a regular timer for daily use, offering a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Visualized time with a mouse character, Educational tool for children, Normal timer for daily life, Pause and resume functionality, Notifications when time is up, Customizable time choices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| White Mouse | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐭 Cute and engaging visuals
- 👍 Easy to use for children
- ⏱️ Helps with time management
- 🍎 Visual representation of time passing
- 👨‍🏫 Useful for educational purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No sound on iPhone (sometimes)
- ⏳ Limited preset time options
- 📱 App requires being open to run
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 No child lock feature

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPhone
- Call sound plays twice
- Notification bug where it won't close
- Timer doesn't start if the app is closed immediately after pressing the button
- App crashes after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Customizable time settings
- More preset time options (e.g., 45, 50 minutes)
- Ability to set time in 5-minute increments
- Horizontal screen support
- Option to change mouse color/character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirage Make free?

Mirage Make is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mouse Timer free?

Mouse Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mirage Make or Mouse Timer?

Mouse Timer is rated higher. Mirage Make averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Mouse Timer averages 4.3 from 79 ratings.

### Do Mirage Make or Mouse Timer have ads?

Neither Mirage Make nor Mouse Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mirage Make or Mouse Timer?

Mirage Make ships an update monthly, and Mouse Timer monthly. Most recently, Mirage Make was updated on October 6, 2026 and Mouse Timer on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*