Inset: Preview Any Screen Area

Inset: Preview Any Screen Area

Live Floating Screen Previews

4 ratings
6 reviews
#193 in paid Utilities
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$3.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2026
  • May 18, 2026

Features

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View specific areas or windows of your Mac screen in real-time on your iPhone or iPad. Monitor downloads, chats, or dashboards remotely over your local Wi-Fi network without needing accounts or cloud services.

Live screen preview from Mac
Select specific screen regions or windows
Stream to iPhone and iPad
Automatic device discovery
Fast, direct local network connection
No accounts or cloud servers
No data collection
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What's New in Inset

1.1.1

May 18, 2026

New: - The iOS and iPadOS apps now have a picture in picture window option. View your Mac in a PiP window while using other apps on your iPhone or iPad!

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The app has maintained its position at 193 recently.

Last updated on July 15, 2026.

User reviews

Like magic

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

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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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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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.

Great idea!

Didn’t know I needed this. I can use it to keep an eye on code that is taking a while to run while doing other stuff in the meantime.

FAQ

What is Inset?

Inset is a utility that allows you to view live previews of specific screen areas or windows from your Mac on your iPhone or iPad. It streams this content in real-time over your local Wi-Fi network.

How much does Inset cost?

Inset is a paid application, priced at $3.99. This purchase includes all platform apps required for its functionality.

Does Inset have ads?

No, Inset does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a seamless user experience without interruptions.

What devices does Inset support?

Inset is compatible with Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Both your Mac and your mobile device must be connected to the same local network for it to function.

Is my data collected by Inset?

No, Inset prioritizes user privacy. It connects directly to your Mac via your local network, with no accounts, cloud servers, remote access outside your network, or data collection.

How often is Inset updated?

The latest version of Inset is 1.0.1, last updated on March 27, 2026. Updates are provided to ensure continued functionality and reliability.

What are some common uses for Inset?

Users find Inset useful for monitoring downloads or builds in progress, keeping an eye on chat while live streaming, watching a dashboard from another room, or tracking activity without needing to be at their desk.

What is the age rating for Inset?

Inset has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's functionality is straightforward and designed for ease of use.