# Mirage vs QuickRemote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirage | QuickRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-remote-display/id6757893115/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickremote-desktop-manager/id6761764462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faux Fox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506819329) | [KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378277306) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### QuickRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickremote-desktop-manager/id6761764462)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $0.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*