Comparison

WayPin vs Mirage

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

Head to head
About

WayPin

Pin notes to real-world locations and receive instant alerts when you are near. Organize reminders at places that matter, making your notes find you.

Highlights
  • Location-based alerts
  • Pin notes to map locations
  • Instant notifications when near
  • Organize reminders by place
  • Global note view
  • Search notes by location
Features
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Pin your notes to real-world locations. Visit the location, get the note. Every time* Stop digging through notes and pictures to find what you need. Introducing WayPin, your location-based note reminder! How It Works: • Pin a Note: Make notes and stick them to places on the map. • Map Your Memory: Organize reminders at the spots that matter. • Get Notified: Instant alerts when close to your pinned spot. Your notes find you! Key Features: • Location-Based Alerts: Set notes for places, get alerts when near. • Easy Note Creation: Quick note-making with an easy interface. • Go Global: See all your notes around the world at a glance. • Organize Your Life: Search notes by location and creation time. Why WayPin? Every single person I talk to invents their own uses for WayPin. Mine was to remember passcodes to condos I worked at, and hotel room numbers as a frequent traveler. What will yours be? *Due to Apple’s Background Refresh, frequent use is ideal.

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

WayPin4 screens
Mirage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WayPin at 5.0 against Mirage's 3.8. WayPin also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Mirage's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. WayPin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mirage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WayPin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WayPin ships an update fortnightly, Mirage every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WayPin versus Mirage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWayPinMirage
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex FifeFaux Fox, Inc.

Customer experience

WayPin

All ratings3 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

3 purchases

WayPin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
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 WayPin free?
WayPin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirage free?
Mirage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WayPin or Mirage?
WayPin is rated higher. WayPin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mirage averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.
Do WayPin or Mirage have ads?
Neither WayPin nor Mirage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WayPin or Mirage?
WayPin ships an update fortnightly, and Mirage every 6 days. Most recently, WayPin was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mirage on October 24, 2026.

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