Mirage - Camera Messaging for iOS

Mirage is a one-click multimedia messaging app that sends videos, text, audio, and photos to your contact list with a single click and automatically deletes your message from the server once it's viewed. With some great filters, a clean look, and a helpful video tutorial, this app is a great choice for multimedia messaging.

Pros

Comprehensive features: Mirage's option to send audio as well as photos and videos comes in handy, while the included filters are all noticeably different, so you don't feel overwhelmed with options. Contacts are represented visually by an image placed at the bottom of the screen, which makes it easy for you to select who you want to send a message to.

One click: Everything in this app is streamlined to operate with mostly single clicks: a light tap on any of your contacts enables you to send them a picture of what your camera is displaying, while a long tap lets you send a video. A single tap on the camera display flips to the other device camera. The ease of use is exceptional.

Tutorial: Understanding the app takes no time because you get a great video tutorial with clear instructions on every major feature as your first received message.

Cons

Installation: When installing Mirage, you have to enter your phone number and then a confirmation code. This feature did not work as intended, as multiple text messages from different numbers were received -- albeit with the same code.

Bottom Line

Mirage is a very easy-to-use, well-designed, one-time-only multimedia messenger. The prompt deletion of messages after they've been read, the smoothness of operation, and the integration of the phone's contacts in a visual interface, all make it a great option for quickly sharing photos and videos with your friends.