Comparison

Fish Map App vs Mirage

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

Head to head
About

Fish Map App

This app allows community observers to reliably record and submit observations of anadromous fish and stream passage. It facilitates the documentation of vital aquatic habitats for protection under state law, even without internet access.

Highlights
  • Record fish and stream passage observations
  • Offline data logging
  • Data upload with Wi-Fi
  • Habitat documentation for protection
  • Supports salmon, trout, char, and more
Features
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The Indigenous Sentinel Network (ISN) Anadromous Waters Catalog (AWC) app is designed for community observers to record observations of anadromous fish and stream passage information in a reliable and consistent manner. The ISN AWS app is part of a collaboration between the Alaska Conservation Foundation, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government. The ADFG Catalog of Waters Important for the Spawning, Rearing or Migration of Anadromous Fishes and its associated Atlas currently lists almost 20,000 streams, rivers or lakes around the state of Alaska which have been specified as being important for the spawning, rearing or migration of anadromous fish. However, it is believed that this number represents a fraction of the streams, rivers, and lakes actually used by anadromous species. Until these habitats are inventoried, they will not be protected under Alaska State law. To be protected water bodies must be documented as supporting some life function of an anadromous fish species (salmon, trout, char, whitefish, sturgeon, etc.) Anadromous fish must have been seen or collected and identified by a qualified observer. Most nominations come from Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists. Others are received from private individuals, companies and biologists from other state and federal agencies. Data documenting anadromous fish species can be logged in the field regardless of internet access through the ISN AWC smartphone app and then can be uploaded to the ISN database when a Wi-Fi connection is available. Data will then be forwarded to the ADFG for validation and use in the AWC nomination process. If you want to request access to your data or delete your account please contact the administrators at g@beringwatch.net. The process for account deletion is manual and takes up to 3 working days to complete. You will be notified when the user account and personal data have been deleted.

About

Mirage

Stream your Mac's desktop or individual app windows to your other devices with minimal delay. Offers features like Apple Pencil support and encrypted media, with advanced options available through a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Stream individual app windows
  • Full desktop streaming
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Encrypted media streaming
  • Ultra-low latency
  • iCloud host sync
Features
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Bring Mac apps to iPhone and iPad with Mirage. APP STREAMING Open individual Mac apps without bringing over the entire desktop. On iPad, each stream can open in its own window, so Mac apps can sit alongside iPad apps with Stage Manager. Mirage Pro supports up to eight app streams at once. Use touch, Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, a trackpad, or a mouse. Keyboard shortcuts, scrolling, audio, and clipboard sharing keep the experience familiar. UNIFIED STREAMING When you need the complete Mac, open its desktop as one unified stream. Work with the Mac’s existing display, use a headless Mac, or add a secondary display when needed. FAST, DIRECT CONNECTIONS Connect nearby over Wi-Fi or USB-C. Mirage Pro can also reach saved Macs through an address or VPN you control. Streams connect directly between your devices and are never relayed through Mirage servers. Mirage supports Retina quality, dynamic ProMotion frame rates, stereo, lossless and 5.1 audio, and encrypted media where available. REQUIRES A MAC Install the free Mirage Beacon companion on the Mac you want to stream from. Same-network streaming is free; Mirage Pro unlocks multiple app streams, saved Macs, remote connections, Retina streaming, premium audio, and more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fish Map App4 screens
Mirage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fish Map App at 5.0 against Mirage's 4.1. Fish Map App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Mirage's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Mirage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Fish Map App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fish Map App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirage has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fish Map App ships an update monthly, Mirage every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fish Map App versus Mirage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFish Map AppMirage
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal GovernmentFaux Fox, Inc.

Customer experience

Fish Map App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mirage

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Fish Map App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mirage

Subscriptions2
  • Mirage Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Mirage Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.001 Year
One-time1
  • Mirage Pro Lifetime$199.00

Questions

Is Fish Map App free?
Fish Map App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirage free?
Mirage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fish Map App or Mirage?
Fish Map App is rated higher. Fish Map App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mirage averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Fish Map App or Mirage have ads?
Neither Fish Map App nor Mirage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fish Map App or Mirage?
Fish Map App ships an update monthly, and Mirage every 6 days. Most recently, Fish Map App was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mirage on October 6, 2026.

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