# Macky vs meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale

Macky and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale's written reviews are positive against 82% of Macky's. Macky's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3) and chart position (#33 vs #110). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Macky sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Macky against 4.7 for meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macky has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Macky's written reviews are positive against 100% of meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale's.

Macky ships an update every 6 days, meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macky | meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macky-remote-mac-and-terminal/id6758050739/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshterm-ssh-client-tailscale/id6761196011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #110 |
| Size | 44 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velosify Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813876201) | [AG Applications Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888218641) |

## What reviewers say

### Macky

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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 |


### meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshterm-ssh-client-tailscale/id6761196011)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A private SSH and SFTP client designed for engineers, featuring built-in Tailscale integration for secure connections. It offers persistent terminal sessions that sync across devices and a custom keyboard optimized for command-line use.

**Highlights:** Built-in Tailscale stack, Persistent terminal sessions, Customizable command-line keyboard, Predictive command suggestions, SSH and SFTP support, Multi-client named sessions, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macky free?

Macky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale free?

meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Macky or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

Macky is rated higher. Macky averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Macky or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale have ads?

Neither Macky nor meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Macky or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

Macky ships an update every 6 days, and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale every 9 days. Most recently, Macky was updated on October 25, 2026 and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Macky or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

Macky currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale at #110. 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.*