# WayPin vs Mirage

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.

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.

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.

WayPin ships an update fortnightly, Mirage every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WayPin | Mirage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypin/id6479329104/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-remote-display/id6757893115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Fife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735587725) | [Faux Fox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506819329) |

## What reviewers say

### WayPin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypin/id6479329104)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


### Mirage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-remote-display/id6757893115)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mirage Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Mirage Pro Yearly | $59.00 | per year |
| Mirage Pro Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 November 4, 2026 and Mirage on November 5, 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.*