Comparison

Mirage vs Hoardware

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

Hoardware

Catalog and manage your collection of Apple hardware, including details like model information and firmware versions. Organize devices into custom groups, track updates, and sync your library across devices via iCloud. Export your collection in various formats.

Highlights
  • Catalog Apple devices
  • Track firmware versions
  • Check for software updates
  • Organize into collections
  • Sync via iCloud
  • Export collection data
Features
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Hoardware is a collection manager for people who keep Apple hardware. Catalog the devices you own, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, HomeView, AirPods, AirTag, and Beats. Look up model details and firmware using AppleDB, an independent community database. KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE - Look up model identifiers, names, and release details - Record installed firmware versions and builds - Check available stable and beta updates - Receive optional alerts for new software releases OS COVERAGE - See which software generations your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch collection covers - Filter covered and missing versions to find the gaps ORGANIZE - Organize devices into collections and groups - Save notes, serial numbers, colors, and custom fields - Keep a wishlist for your next find - Search by name, model, serial number, or software version TAKE YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU - Sync your library and custom fields across Mac, iPhone, and iPad using iCloud - Export your collection as text, JSON, PDF, or an image - Create library backups and restore them later - Share selected collection details through an optional read-only web link No separate Hoardware account is required. iCloud sync uses your Apple Account. Device and firmware information is provided by AppleDB (appledb.dev). Hoardware is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple and the Apple product and service names referenced here are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

Mirage4 screens
Hoardware3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hoardware at 4.8 against Mirage's 3.8. Hoardware also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Hoardware asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hoardware holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Mirage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoardware's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirage ships an update every 6 days, Hoardware every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mirage versus Hoardware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirageHoardware
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings812 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaux Fox, Inc.Aaron Perris

Customer experience

Mirage

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

Hoardware

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Hoardware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mirage free?
Mirage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoardware free?
Hoardware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mirage or Hoardware?
Hoardware is rated higher. Mirage averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hoardware averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Mirage or Hoardware have ads?
Neither Mirage nor Hoardware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirage or Hoardware?
Mirage ships an update every 6 days, and Hoardware every 2 days. Most recently, Mirage was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hoardware on October 26, 2026.

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