# Mirage Player vs Couch X Crawler

The clearest difference is price: Couch X Crawler at $0.99 against Mirage Player's $14.99. Couch X Crawler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). Mirage Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Mirage Player costs $14.99 and Couch X Crawler $0.99 up front. Mirage Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Couch X Crawler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mirage Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mirage Player's written reviews are positive against 75% of Couch X Crawler's.

Mirage Player ships an update every 6 days, Couch X Crawler every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirage Player | Couch X Crawler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-player/id6757608062/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-x-crawler/id6758249866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 55 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wells Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247160053) | [TRISTAN ROBERT NOHRER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867263550) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirage Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-player/id6757608062)

Access and play your personal media collection from servers like Stash, SMB, and DLNA. Enjoy a feature-rich interface with detailed metadata support for performers, studios, and tags. Stream content directly from your server for a private and simple media experience.

**Highlights:** Connects to Stash, SMB, and DLNA servers, Browse and play video library, Supports performers, studios, groups, and tags, Thoughtful and convenient interface, Direct streaming from server, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offline Downloads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Couch X Crawler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-x-crawler/id6758249866)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This premium idle RPG lets your hero adventure and gather loot even when you're not playing. Make strategic choices about equipment, perks, and consumables to ensure your hero's success and long-term growth. Care for your companion, track progress, and enjoy meaningful progression designed for busy lives.

**Highlights:** Passive hero progression, Active strategy and decision-making, Companion care and stat balancing, Mini-games for experience, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, Detailed expedition codex

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirage Player free?

Mirage Player costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Couch X Crawler free?

Couch X Crawler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mirage Player or Couch X Crawler?

Mirage Player is rated higher. Mirage Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Couch X Crawler averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mirage Player or Couch X Crawler have ads?

Neither Mirage Player nor Couch X Crawler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mirage Player or Couch X Crawler?

Mirage Player ships an update every 6 days, and Couch X Crawler every 5 days. Most recently, Mirage Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Couch X Crawler on October 22, 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.*