Comparison

HackMate vs Macky

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

Head to head
About

HackMate

This platform connects developers with hackathons and helps organizers host events. Participants can discover competitions, form teams, and register easily. Organizers can create event pages, manage teams, and announce results.

Highlights
  • Discover hackathons
  • Build and manage teams
  • Seamless event registration
  • Receive real-time announcements
  • Create and manage hackathon events
  • Publish results and prize pools
Features
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HackMate is the ultimate all-in-one platform designed for both hackathon organizers and passionate developers. Whether you are looking to host a cutting-edge coding competition or want to find the perfect team to build your next big idea, HackMate makes the entire process seamless and intuitive. FOR PARTICIPANTS: • Discover Hackathons: Browse through a curated list of upcoming and ongoing hackathons spanning various technologies and themes. • Build Your Dream Team: Easily invite friends or find skilled developers to form the perfect squad before registration closes. • Seamless Registration: Apply to events with just a few taps and manage all your team details from a centralized dashboard. • Stay Updated: Receive real-time announcements securely and check final project results as soon as they are published. FOR ORGANIZERS: • Host with Ease: Create detailed hackathon event pages, set registration timelines, and define prize pools. • Manage Teams: View registered participants and manage all team formations directly from your organizer profile. • Communicate Quickly: Publish instant announcements to keep all your participants in the loop during the event. • Publish Results: Easily showcase the winning teams and their projects once the hackathon concludes. Powered by a secure and fast backend, HackMate supports Sign in with Apple and ensures your profile, skills, and event registrations are safely stored and synced. Join the HackMate community today and take your hackathon experience to the next level—whether you're organizing the next big tech event or coding your way to the grand prize! CREDITS This app was developed with contributions from: • Aniket Singla • Ankit Bansal • Ketan Sharma • Manik Lakhanpal Privacy Policy: https://hackmate.w16manik.ninja/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://hackmate.w16manik.ninja/terms-of-service

About

Macky

Control your Mac from your iPhone with two modes: Screen Mode for full remote desktop access and Terminal Mode for command-line operations. It offers a simple, secure, and direct peer-to-peer connection without complex network configurations.

Highlights
  • Full remote Mac control
  • Mac screen mirroring
  • Direct terminal access
  • Peer-to-peer encrypted connection
  • No VPN or port forwarding required
  • Voice input and smart paste
Features
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The fastest way to control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Macky gives you instant, zero-config access to your Mac's screen and pseudo-terminal (PTY) with sub-50ms latency. No SSH port forwarding, no VPN daemons, and no network configuration required. TERMINAL MODE - Run commands, manage background jobs, edit files in vim or nano, and monitor AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Aider) in real-time. - Full pseudo-terminal (PTY) shell connected directly to Zsh/Bash - Developer touch keyboard with Tab, Esc, Ctrl, arrow keys, and modifiers - Voice input and smart clipboard syncing for fast mobile typing SCREEN MODE - View and control your Mac's desktop with fluid, high-framerate streaming. - Check localhost:3000 web builds, Xcode simulators, and background tasks - Smooth trackpad gestures, clicking, scrolling, and dragging - Retina resolution support HOW IT WORKS (ZERO SSH / VPN PAIN) Traditional remote tools require open ports, dynamic DNS, WireGuard/Tailscale VPN configuration, and SSH key management. Macky connects your iPhone directly to your Mac over WebRTC with DTLS-SRTP end-to-end encryption. Your terminal and screen data travel peer-to-peer and never touch third-party servers. PERFECT FOR: - Developers running Claude Code, Docker builds, or long scripts on the go - Checking localhost web apps or Xcode builds away from your desk - Remote Mac server & Mac Mini homelab management - Anyone looking for a lightweight, zero-setup alternative to TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or Jump Desktop WHY MACKY? - Zero setup: no port forwarding, no firewall config, no static IP - Direct peer-to-peer connection over WebRTC - End-to-end encrypted with local master password protection - Seamless switching between Wi-Fi and 5G cellular - Lifetime Pro: one-time purchase, zero subscriptions

Screenshots

HackMate4 screens
Macky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HackMate at none against Macky's 3. HackMate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Macky's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Macky sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HackMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HackMate ships an update fortnightly, Macky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HackMate versus Macky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHackMateMacky
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#107 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManik LakhanpalVelosify Private Limited

Customer experience

HackMate

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Macky

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

HackMate

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Macky

One-time3
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
  • Lifetime Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is HackMate free?
HackMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Macky free?
Macky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HackMate or Macky have ads?
Neither HackMate nor Macky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HackMate or Macky?
HackMate ships an update fortnightly, and Macky every 4 days. Most recently, HackMate was updated on October 5, 2026 and Macky on October 8, 2026.

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