Comparison

Blip vs Maccess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blip

Easily share files of any size directly from your device without cloud storage. Enjoy private, end-to-end encrypted transfers to any device, anywhere. Transfers auto-resume and received files are saved to your device's Photos and Files apps.

Highlights
  • One-click sharing via share sheet
  • Direct file transfer, no cloud
  • End-to-end encrypted
  • Send to any device
  • Works locally and over internet
  • Auto-resume transfers
  • Save directly to Photos/Files
Features
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ONE-CLICK Send quickly using the share sheet without switching apps DIRECT TRANSFER It’s just one step—no separate uploading and downloading PRIVATE & SECURE Files are end-to-end encrypted—nothing is stored in the cloud SEND TO ANY DEVICE From your iPhone or iPad to any other device you own SEND NEAR & FAR Blip works in the same room and over the internet ACCEPT FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN Files are pushed straight to your devices NEVER LOSE PROGRESS Blip auto-resumes your transfers in case of interruptions USE FILES IMMEDIATELY Received items are saved to Photos and Files apps on your device

About

Maccess

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone. Manage files, control media, and even use an AI assistant to perform tasks on your computer, all through an encrypted connection. Essential features are free locally, with advanced options available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Remote trackpad and keyboard control
  • Live screen mirroring
  • AI assistant for task execution
  • File browsing and management
  • Media and volume control
  • Send files from iPhone to Mac
  • Spotlight search on Mac
Features
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Your Mac, right there in your pocket. Pause the movie playing on your Mac without leaving the couch. Grab a file off your desktop from a coffee shop across town. Ask Mackie to open your presentation before you even sit down. Maccess turns your iPhone into a remote for everything your Mac can do — pairing takes one QR code scan, and every session is end-to-end encrypted. EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Trackpad and keyboard — smooth cursor control with multi-touch gestures, plus full text input • Live screen mirroring — watch your Mac's screen on your iPhone in real time • Works anywhere — on your home Wi-Fi, or from anywhere in the world over our cloud relay • Mackie, your AI assistant — talk or type, and Mackie sees your Mac's current state and gets it done • Spotlight search — find and launch anything on your Mac in seconds • Media and volume — play, pause, skip, and adjust volume from your phone • Send to Mac — beam photos and files from your iPhone straight to your desktop • Mac Finder — browse your Mac's files right from your phone • Screenshots — capture your Mac's screen and save it to your iPhone photo library • Apps and windows — see what's open, switch apps, and manage windows • Quick actions — screenshot, mute, keep awake, wake, sleep, and lock BUILT FOR TRUST • End-to-end encrypted with X25519 + ChaCha20-Poly1305 — your keystrokes, screen, and files are never readable by our servers, on local network or over the internet • Sign in with Apple — no passwords, no separate account • Pair in seconds by scanning a QR code REQUIRES THE FREE MACCESS HELPER Maccess works together with Maccess Helper, our free companion app for your Mac. Download it at https://maccess.io/download open it on your Mac, and scan the QR code once — local control over Wi-Fi works right away. MACCESS PRO The essentials are free on your local network. Maccess Pro unlocks remote access over the internet, the Mackie assistant, screen mirroring, Send to Mac, Spotlight search, Mac Finder, Apps & Windows, multiple Macs, advanced trackpad settings, and custom accent colors. Maccess Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year, each with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.mymaccess.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blip4 screens
Maccess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blip at none against Maccess's 2. Blip also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Maccess's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Maccess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Blip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blip ships an update every 6 weeks, Maccess every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Blip versus Maccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlipMaccess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlip Studio Inc.Maira Akram

Customer experience

Blip

All ratings3,382 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%

Maccess

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blip

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tapping on files sometimes doesn't open them
  • Auto-accept option not working as expected
  • Continuous 'no network' errors

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for Brazilian Portuguese language
  • Option to restrict file sharing to contacts only

Maccess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blip

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Maccess

Subscriptions2
  • Maccess Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Maccess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Blip free?
Blip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maccess free?
Maccess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blip or Maccess have ads?
Neither Blip nor Maccess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blip or Maccess?
Blip ships an update every 6 weeks, and Maccess every 2 days. Most recently, Blip was updated on October 25, 2026 and Maccess on October 14, 2026.

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