Comparison

Mirage vs QuickRemote

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

Head to head
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/

About

QuickRemote

Access and control your desktop computers remotely from your mobile devices. Supports VNC and RDP connections with features like smooth cursor feedback, session saving, and Wake-on-LAN.

Highlights
  • VNC and RDP connections
  • Discover VNC/RDP services
  • Save connection details
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Tabbed sessions
  • Trackpad-style input
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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QuickRemote is a responsive remote desktop client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. VNC connections run directly inside QuickRemote on all three. Built-in RDP is available on iPad and Mac; Mac also offers an explicit choice to open the connection in another installed RDP app. VNC CONNECTIONS: - Connect to standard RFB/VNC servers, including Windows VNC servers and macOS Screen Sharing - Leave the password blank when the server allows No Authentication, or use standard VNC password authentication - Smooth local cursor feedback and paced framebuffer updates for responsive LAN control - Reconnect after temporary network interruptions - Fit, native, and percentage scaling modes RDP BY PLATFORM: - iPad and Mac: built-in RDP display and input inside QuickRemote - Mac: choose built-in RDP or another installed RDP application before connecting - iPhone: VNC only in this release - Optional SSH tunnelling for VNC connections DISCOVERY AND SESSIONS: - Discover advertised VNC and RDP services with mDNS/Bonjour - Scan the local subnet for VNC ports 5900-5902 and RDP port 3389 - Save endpoints, optional usernames, groups, and Wake-on-LAN details - Use tabbed sessions and desktop floating panels - View frame rate, round-trip latency, and transferred-byte statistics INPUT AND DISPLAY: - Direct-pointer and trackpad-style input - Touch gestures, scrolling, zoom, and drag operations - Extended keyboard controls and Unicode input - Dark and light themes with configurable accent colors AVAILABILITY AND PRIVACY: - Direct connections to endpoints you choose; no QuickRemote relay account is required - Saved credentials use operating-system secure storage - Optional device-authentication lock - LAN discovery remains on your local network segment QuickRemote Pro removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders and unlocks eligible premium features. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickremote/terms/ iOS/iPadOS 15+ • macOS 13+

Screenshots

Mirage4 screens
QuickRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mirage at 75% against QuickRemote's 0%. Mirage also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). QuickRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and QuickRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mirage holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Mirage's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuickRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirage ships an update every 6 days, QuickRemote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mirage versus QuickRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirageQuickRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaux Fox, Inc.KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

Customer experience

Mirage

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

QuickRemote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
2 purchases

QuickRemote

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Mirage free?
Mirage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickRemote free?
QuickRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mirage or QuickRemote?
Mirage is rated higher. Mirage averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while QuickRemote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mirage or QuickRemote have ads?
QuickRemote shows ads; Mirage does not.
Which is updated more often, Mirage or QuickRemote?
Mirage ships an update every 6 days, and QuickRemote fortnightly. Most recently, Mirage was updated on October 6, 2026 and QuickRemote on October 15, 2026.

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