Macky vs FastLabel
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
FastLabel
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FastLabel is the fastest way to label image datasets on your iPhone. Import a ZIP with images, define your labels, and start labeling instantly. Designed for speed and simplicity, FastLabel lets you go through large datasets quickly with a smooth, one-by-one workflow. Features: • Import images from ZIP files (JPG, PNG, JPEG) • Fast, focused labeling experience • Simple label set creation • Overview of all images in a grid • Continue where you left off • Export labels as JSON, CSV, or JSONL • Optionally export images together with labels Perfect for: • Machine learning datasets • Computer vision projects • AI training data preparation • Quick annotation tasks on the go All data stays on your device. No accounts, no uploads, no tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FastLabel at none against Macky's 3. Macky's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Macky sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FastLabel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Macky ships an update every 4 days, FastLabel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macky | FastLabel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #84 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Velosify Private Limited | Lukas Paul Hering |
In-app purchases
Macky
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
- Lifetime Pro$23.99
- Lifetime Pro$29.99
FastLabel
No in-app purchases









