Comparison

Macky vs Echo

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

Head to head
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

About

Echo

This app provides a fast and modern terminal experience for iOS devices, enabling secure SSH and Mosh connections. It's designed for efficient interaction with servers, code deployment, and managing AI agents on the go.

Highlights
  • SSH + Mosh client
  • Fast terminal emulator
  • SSH certificate authentication
  • Face ID integration
  • Touch-optimized toolbar
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Echo is the SSH + Mosh client iOS deserves — beautiful, minimal, fast. Whether you're checking server logs, deploying code, or guiding AI agents on the go, Echo puts powerful terminal access in your pocket. POWER UNDER THE HOOD Echo is backed by Ghostty, the blazing-fast terminal emulator built for performance and correctness SECURITY FIRST SSH certificate authentication Face ID integration for seamless, secure connections Your keys stay in the Keychain Sync securely via iCloud DESIGNED FOR THUMBS We rebuilt terminal interaction for touch. A specially designed toolbar sits above your keyboard with quick keys and gesture-based arrow movement. It actually feels good to use. AI AGENTS, ANYWHERE Monitor builds. Approve changes. Remote AI coding agents work perfectly inside Echo. Echo's minimal, distraction-free UI is perfect for keeping your AI agents on track while you're on the move. FIND YOUR THEME Choose from over 400 themes, light and dark — match them to your system appearance and tint Echo's interface for a seamless look and feel. 400 themes not enough? Create your own, or import any Ghostty compatible theme config.

Screenshots

Macky4 screens
Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Macky at Free against Echo's $2.99. Macky also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (82% vs 58%). Echo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Macky is free to download; Echo costs $2.99 up front. Macky sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macky holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Macky's written reviews are positive against 58% of Echo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macky ships an update every 4 days, Echo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Macky versus Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMackyEcho
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (22 ratings) — better3.7 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#188#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelosify Private LimitedReplay Software Limited

Customer experience

Macky

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

Echo

All ratings37 ratings
Positive59.5%
Neutral18.9%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral26.3%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Macky

One-time3
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
  • Lifetime Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
None

Echo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Macky free?
Macky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Echo free?
Echo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Macky or Echo?
Macky is rated higher. Macky averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Echo averages 3.7 from 37 ratings.
Do Macky or Echo have ads?
Neither Macky nor Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macky or Echo?
Macky ships an update every 4 days, and Echo every 2 days. Most recently, Macky was updated on October 8, 2026 and Echo on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Macky or Echo?
Macky currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Echo at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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