# Macky vs Echo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macky | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macky-remote-mac-and-terminal/id6758050739/reviews)** | [3.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ssh-plus-mosh-client/id6758669847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #68 | **#20** |
| Size | 44 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velosify Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813876201) | [Replay Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/602201895) |

## What reviewers say

### Macky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macky-remote-mac-and-terminal/id6758050739)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ssh-plus-mosh-client/id6758669847)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #187 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #68 in the App Store charts, and Echo at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*