# Mirror Control vs Simrad

The clearest difference is rating: Simrad at 4.6 against Mirror Control's 1.3. Simrad also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 3). Mirror Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simrad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Mirror Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simrad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simrad has 2.7K 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 48% of Simrad's.

Mirror Control ships an update every 16 months, Simrad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror Control | Simrad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-control/id940193674/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **48.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 11 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AvMap](https://appshunter.io/developer/404591798) | [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153) |

## 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


### Simrad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrad-companion-for-boaters/id1476822749)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

**Highlights:** Detailed nautical charts, Marine weather forecasts, Route planning with Autorouting™, GPS and track recording, Points of Interest database, Offline map downloads (Premium), AIS & C-MAP Traffic (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Region | $18.49 | per year |
| Region | $22.99 | per year |
| North America | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Caribbean | $31.99 | per year |
| Region | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Atlantic Ocean | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great navigation
- 🚀 Accurate charting
- 🚀 Useful planning features
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Simrad hardware
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Simrad devices
- 🐛 Unreliable offline maps
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Sync issues with Simrad chartplotters
- Offline maps not working as expected
- Coordinates not recognized properly
- Routing issues and inaccurate routes

**Requested features**

- Import/export of routes and waypoints
- More customization options
- Better weather and tide data integration
- Improved auto-routing capabilities
- Support for more device types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirror Control free?

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

### Is Simrad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mirror Control or Simrad?

Simrad is rated higher. Mirror Control averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simrad averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Mirror Control or Simrad have ads?

Neither Mirror Control nor Simrad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mirror Control or Simrad?

Mirror Control ships an update every 16 months, and Simrad monthly. Most recently, Mirror Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simrad 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.*