Mirage vs Simple Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Stream individual app windows
- Full desktop streaming
- Apple Pencil support
- Encrypted media streaming
- Ultra-low latency
- iCloud host sync
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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/
Simple Pace
This app helps runners calculate and plan their workout and race paces. It's designed for runners of all levels, from beginners training for a 5K to experienced athletes aiming for a marathon personal best.
- Workout pace planning
- Race pace calculation
- 5K to marathon training support
- User-friendly interface
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Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Simple Pace helps you plan your workout and race paces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mirage at Free against Simple Pace's $0.99. Mirage also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Simple Pace's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Mirage is free to download; Simple Pace costs $0.99 up front. Mirage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Simple Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Pace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Mirage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Pace's.
Mirage ships an update every 6 days, Simple Pace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mirage | Simple Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faux Fox, Inc. | Kevin Marsden |
Customer experience
Mirage
Simple Pace
In-app purchases
Mirage
- Mirage Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Mirage Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.001 Year
- Mirage Pro Lifetime$199.00
Simple Pace
No in-app purchases
