# Mirror Control vs TZ iBoat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TZ iBoat at 80% against Mirror Control's 29%. TZ iBoat also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). Mirror Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TZ iBoat sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mirror Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

TZ iBoat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TZ iBoat has 885 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Mirror Control's written reviews are positive against 80% of TZ iBoat's.

Mirror Control ships an update every 16 months, TZ iBoat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror Control | TZ iBoat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-control/id940193674/reviews) | **[4.6 (885 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tz-iboat-marine-navigation/id1312769833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **885** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 11 MB | 428 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AvMap](https://appshunter.io/developer/404591798) | [Nobeltec, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312769832) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirror Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-control/id940193674)

Remotely view and control compatible marine and farm navigation displays from your iOS device. Access charts, radar, fish finder, and autopilot functions, or manage field maps and section control. Offers full-featured touch synchronization for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Mirror MFD display on iOS device, Full remote touch control, View charts, radar, fish finder, Manage autopilot and navigation, Monitor alarms and safety data, Capture MFD screenshots, Control farm section control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TZ iBoat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tz-iboat-marine-navigation/id1312769833)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the seas with advanced marine charts, GPS, and AIS data, even offline. This app offers detailed bathymetry, community-contributed map data, and dynamic features for safe boating, sailing, and fishing.

**Highlights:** Offline marine charts, GPS and route planning, AIS Online tracking, Community map contributions, Dynamic mooring and lighting, Advanced fishing tools, Tides and tidal currents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Great Lakes | $19.99 | per year |
| Canada East and North | $19.99 | per year |
| Canada West | $19.99 | per year |
| USA | $19.99 | per year |
| Bahamas | $30.99 | per year |
| Central America & Caribbean | $30.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Western Mediterranean | $40.99 | per year |
| Eastern Mediterranean | $61.99 | per year |
| AIS module | $8.99 | one-time |
| Radar module | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate charts
- 🚀 Useful features (weather, tides, currents, etc.)
- 🚀 Good integration with Furuno radar and AIS
- 🚀 Seamless cloud sync between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated charts in some areas
- 🐛 Anchor alarm not loud enough
- 🐛 Difficulty importing/managing routes and waypoints
- 🔋 Battery drain on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- GPS position not updating reliably while moving
- Radar overlay not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices or iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Automatic routing and trip planning
- Improved satellite imagery and overlays
- Better integration with other marine electronics
- More customization options for data displays
- Ability to mirror camera feeds as a rear-view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirror Control free?

Mirror Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TZ iBoat free?

TZ iBoat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mirror Control or TZ iBoat?

TZ iBoat is rated higher. Mirror Control averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TZ iBoat averages 4.6 from 885 ratings.

### Do Mirror Control or TZ iBoat have ads?

Neither Mirror Control nor TZ iBoat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mirror Control or TZ iBoat?

Mirror Control ships an update every 16 months, and TZ iBoat every 8 days. Most recently, Mirror Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TZ iBoat on October 29, 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.*