Macky vs Echo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- SSH + Mosh client
- Fast terminal emulator
- SSH certificate authentication
- Face ID integration
- Touch-optimized toolbar
- Customizable themes
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Macky | Echo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | 3.7 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 57.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #188 | #26 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Velosify Private Limited | Replay Software Limited |
Customer experience
Macky
Echo
In-app purchases
Macky
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
- Lifetime Pro$23.99
- Lifetime Pro$29.99
Echo
No in-app purchases







