| Feature | Mirage | Sidecar |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming protocol | Twill (source-available) | Proprietary (closed) |
| Max refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Max resolution | Uncapped | iPad native |
| Window streaming | Up to 8 windows | ✕ |
| Audio streaming | Mirage Pro: stereo, 5.1, lossless | ✕ |
| Remote / VPN access | Tailscale, OpenVPN | ✕ |
| Headless Mac support | ✓ | ✕ |
| Encrypted media | Remote + Pro local | Encrypted (proprietary) |
| 10-bit color (Display P3) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Remote wake & unlock | ✓ | ✕ |
| Same Apple Account required | No | Yes |
| Apple Pencil | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Vision Pro | ✓ | ✕ iPad only |
| Price | Free / Pro $4.99/mo | Free |
Sidecar is the right pick for a free, no-setup second display next to your Mac. Mirage Pro is for everything Sidecar can't do: audio, headless Macs, remote access, multiple Mac windows, Vision Pro, and a different Apple Account on each device.
Mirage's free tier streams at 720p and 30Hz with one window. Pro ($4.99/mo, $39/yr, or $119 lifetime) unlocks higher resolutions, ProMotion, up to 8 windows, audio, and remote access.
Your Mac, on every screen.
macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.
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