Comparison

HeatNext vs Miraplug

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

Head to head
About

HeatNext

Features
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

Miraplug

Instantly mirror your mobile device's screen to a larger display using a simple cable connection. Enjoy lag-free gaming and automatic firmware updates for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Plug and play mirroring
  • Zero-latency mobile screen mirroring
  • OTA firmware updates
  • Instant setup
  • High-speed gaming on big screen
Features
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1. Plug and play mirroring - Plug in cable to screen mirror instantly without setup 2. OTA firmware updates - Automatically updates firmware to the latest version from the cloud 3. Zero-latency mobile screen mirroring - Play high speed mobile games on the big screen without lag

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens
Miraplug3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Miraplug at none against HeatNext's 1. HeatNext's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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. HeatNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.90 per year. Miraplug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 5 weeks, Miraplug every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HeatNext versus Miraplug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeatNextMiraplug
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.7 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—10.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomnioWinnerWave ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions1
  • Plus Package$22.901 Year
None

Miraplug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?
HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miraplug free?
Miraplug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HeatNext or Miraplug have ads?
Miraplug shows ads; HeatNext does not.
Which is updated more often, HeatNext or Miraplug?
HeatNext ships an update every 5 weeks, and Miraplug every 3 months. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on November 6, 2026 and Miraplug on November 3, 2026.

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