Comparison

Mirage vs FizziQ

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

Head to head
About

Mirage

This educational app uses augmented reality to help users learn about 8 simple molecules. Download and print marker sheets from the provided link to interact with the 3D models. Once downloaded, the app functions offline.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality learning
  • 3D molecule models
  • Learn 8 simple molecules
  • Offline functionality
  • Chemistry education tool
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Mirage applications are developed for chemistry education. To use this application, you must first download and print the set of markers: http://mirage.ticedu.fr/?p=2324 The application allows to learn 8 simple molecules. Once downloaded, it no longer needs an Internet connection.

About

FizziQ

Transform your device into a complete science lab for physics experiments. Measure, analyze, and explore data using built-in sensors or external devices. Ideal for students and educators in science.

Highlights
  • Sensor measurements (acceleration, magnetic field, etc.)
  • Video motion analysis
  • Multi-variable recording
  • Data analysis and graphing
  • Integrated science notebook
  • Guided science activities
Features
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FizziQ turns your iPhone or iPad into a complete science lab for physics experiments, sensor measurements, video motion analysis and data exploration. Use more than 50 scientific instruments and tools based on your device’s built-in sensors, camera and microphone, or connect compatible external sensors. Designed for science education, FizziQ helps students measure physical phenomena, collect experimental data, analyze results and carry out classroom investigations directly on their device. MEASURE WITH YOUR PHONE OR TABLET Use FizziQ to measure and record: • Acceleration and motion • Rotation and orientation • Magnetic field • Air pressure • GPS position, speed and altitude • Light intensity and color • Sound level • Frequency and audio spectrum • Oscillograms • Time and events with experimental timers Compatible external sensors can also be connected, including FizziQ Connect and systems based on Arduino or micro. MEASURE UP TO 4 VARIABLES AT ONCE With Multi mode, FizziQ can display and record up to four instruments simultaneously on the same time base. Students can compare several physical quantities during the same experiment and study relationships between motion, rotation, pressure, light, sound and other measurements. VIDEO MOTION ANALYSIS FizziQ includes tools for kinematic analysis and video motion tracking. Track an object frame by frame and study position, trajectory, velocity and acceleration directly from a video. ANALYZE EXPERIMENTAL DATA FizziQ includes a complete set of tools for analyzing experimental data directly on your device. Create spreadsheets, enter or import data tables, and use mathematical formulas to calculate new variables. Plot your data using different graph types, including time series and XY plots, and use tools such as zoom, statistics, histograms and curve comparison to explore your results. Measurements, tables and graphs are stored in the integrated science notebook and can be exported as images, PDF documents or CSV files for further analysis in Excel or other spreadsheet software. Most classroom data analysis can therefore be completed entirely within FizziQ. SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND QR CODES FizziQ includes guided activities and short experiments for science education. Activity QR codes can be scanned directly with the iPhone or iPad Camera app. FizziQ opens automatically on the corresponding activity and can prepare the required instrument or tool. FIZZIQ + FIZZIQ WEB FizziQ on smartphones and tablets works together with FizziQ Web on computers. FizziQ Web provides tools for kinematics, audio experiments, data acquisition and physics simulations. A live broadcast feature, initially available in beta, also allows measurements made with FizziQ on a phone or tablet to be displayed and acquired in real time in FizziQ Web. FREE AND DESIGNED FOR EDUCATION FizziQ is free, contains no advertising and is designed for science teaching and experimentation. From middle school to university, FizziQ can be used for physics experiments, STEM activities, laboratory work and inquiry-based science education.

Screenshots

Mirage3 screens
FizziQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FizziQ at every 3 weeks against Mirage's every 14 months. FizziQ also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%). Mirage's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirage ships an update every 14 months, FizziQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mirage versus FizziQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirageFizziQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerchardine marcChristophe Chazot

Customer experience

Mirage

Written reviews32 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative37.5%

FizziQ

All ratings29 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mirage

No in-app purchases

None

FizziQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mirage free?
Mirage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FizziQ free?
FizziQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mirage or FizziQ have ads?
Neither Mirage nor FizziQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirage or FizziQ?
Mirage ships an update every 14 months, and FizziQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mirage was updated on November 2, 2026 and FizziQ on November 7, 2026.

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