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Inset: PiP for Every App

Inset: PiP for Every App

Always Visible, Across Devices

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7 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$3.99

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Released
March 8, 2026
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Julian Gomez
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View your Mac's screen in real-time on your iPhone or iPad. Monitor specific windows or entire displays remotely over your local network. Ideal for keeping an eye on downloads, streams, or dashboards without being at your desk.

✓Real-time Mac screen preview
✓Picture-in-Picture viewing
✓Monitor specific windows
✓Automatic device discovery
✓Local network connection
✓Apple Shortcuts integration
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What's New in Inset

1.4

October 28, 2026

Inset 1.4 adds more ways to use Apple Shortcuts with Inset for iPhone and iPad. MORE APPLE SHORTCUTS ACTIONS • Connect to a known Mac. • Find available live previews and select the one you want to view. • Close Picture in Picture from a Shortcut. Use Inset 1.4 on your Mac for the latest automation features. The Mac update adds optional connections to compatible AI assistants via MCP and more Shortcuts actions for preview controls, snapshots, recognized text and presets.

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How does it work?

Tried using various modes. I could duplicate the window inside Inset but when I minimized the original window, Inset stopped displaying the active window. Meaning, I have to have Inset and the original window open on the screen, kind of defeating the purpose. I’m sure it’s a fine app but it lacks a help or tutorial file so it remains a mystery to this user. Also, it doesn’t appear to play well with Haze Over, which I had to disable.
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BBobHaroche

Response from developer

Very fair critique, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and feel free to contact me directly via the app feedback form if you have more (by clicking “App Support” on the App Store page.) Unfortunately the issue you’re having with minimizing is a macOS limitation because macOS does not continue rendering an app window that is minimized and so there is nothing for Inset to show. However, if you leave the window open, but place other windows above it (or place it in a different Space), your Inset previews will continue to update even if you can’t see that app window on your screen. I am working on creating an instructive onboarding, FAQ, and tutorial-like videos showing the different functionalities of Inset, so I’m glad to hear it’s something that folks do want. I’ll also look into the issue with HazeOver, thank you for that information. I hope the info above about the window minimizing helps and please feel free to reach out to me at inset@fastmail.com, I’d love to see how I can improve your experience!

Like magic

Tested it today, can’t wait to set it up on my work computer
Nne0nn

Super useful and very well executed

I’ll often leave a job running on my Mac then go off to drink a cup off coffee while sitting on the sofa or out in the garden wondering how long of that job is left. I’ll get up, walk over, check, then go back and repeat. Now I can look at my phone and find out without having to disturb my coffee drinking. A surprisingly useful time saver, kudos!
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JJohnConners

Fantastic app, couple comments

The app is great. I did find a bug where if you move the source window relative to the screen and then try to redo the crop, the crop area is not on top of the window. Also, you should have the other kind of click through, that is, that you can “click” into the window you are portaling into as an alternative to being able to interact with what’s behind the portal. This way you could for example have a portal to preview a long running process, and if it fails you can click try again right through the portal window without actually going to the app. If that is not possible at least make that window go to the top of the view hierarchy when that portal is clicked on, so that I can quickly do something and get back to what I was doing. I would even say all three different ways to click through should be available customizable per portal, and using shift + click or option + click or cmd+ click should let you do the other non default types
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MAMetric avocado

Response from developer

Thank you for the review and feedback! I believe the latest version of the app should solve the issue you were having. Also, you can now bring the source window into focus through an option in the right click menu of a preview window. Your other suggestion about being able to interact with the source window via the preview window is a bit outside the scope of this app but definitely something I would be interested in implementing if possible.

Brilliant idea, works flawlessly

Dialed into a zoom, was the first one there. Instead of sitting like a doofus alone in a Zoom room, I grabbed the Zoom window with inset on my Mac, and kept an eye on it from my phone while I puttered around the house getting other things done. Amazing idea.
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FAQ

What is Inset used for?

Inset allows you to view your Mac's screen in real-time on your iPhone or iPad. You can monitor specific windows, dashboards, or video streams remotely over your local Wi-Fi network.

Does Inset have ads?

No, Inset does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be simple and private, with no data collection or cloud servers involved.

How much does Inset cost?

Inset is a paid application priced at $3.99. This purchase includes all platform apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

What devices does Inset support?

Inset is supported on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It is also compatible with Apple Vision Pro via the iPad app.

Is Inset secure to use?

Yes, Inset prioritizes privacy by connecting directly to your Mac over your local network. It does not use accounts, cloud servers, or collect any user data.

How often is Inset updated?

The latest version of Inset is 1.4, which was last updated on October 28, 2026. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and compatibility.

Can I use Inset to control my Mac?

Inset primarily provides a live preview of your Mac's screen. While it can mirror previews for teleprompter use, it is not designed for remote control of your Mac.

What are the requirements for using Inset?

You need Inset for Mac and Inset for iPhone/iPad, which are included in a single purchase. Both your Mac and your iPhone/iPad must be connected to the same local network.