ClipSync Macty vs PilotNest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClipSync Macty
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ClipSync is the free iOS companion app for Macty. Share clipboard content between your Mac and iPhone instantly—no internet required. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See your clipboard items at a glance without opening the app: • Medium and Large widget sizes • Shows last 5 received items • Auto-updates when you receive content • Privacy-redacted on lock screen • Tap to open full history INSTANT PAIRING • Scan QR code to connect—no accounts or passwords • Pairing takes less than 3 seconds • Works over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 100% OFFLINE • No internet connection required • No data sent to any server • No cloud storage—ever • Data stays between your devices PRIVACY FIRST • All transfers encrypted via Multipeer Connectivity • No tracking, no analytics, no accounts • Clipboard content never leaves your local network • Shake to clear all content instantly HOW IT WORKS 1. Download Macty on your Mac (macOS 15+) 2. Open ClipSync from Macty's menu bar 3. Scan the QR code with this app 4. Add the widget to your Home Screen 5. Start sharing clipboard content! REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 17.0 or later • Mac with Macty app installed • Both devices on same Wi-Fi or Bluetooth range Download Macty for Mac: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758399106 ClipSync is a companion to Macty—the all-in-one menu bar toolkit for macOS. Format JSON, decode JWTs, generate QR codes, and more. For support, visit: https://www.getmacty.com/contact
PilotNest
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PilotNest is the iPhone and iPad companion for MacPilot. Connect to your Mac over a local network to view its desktop, use a mouse trackpad and type remotely. You can also lock, blank, unlock or wake and unlock the Mac. A nearby Bluetooth fallback supports control when Wi-Fi is unavailable; remote video requires a network connection. Highlights • Live remote desktop preview with pinch zoom • Relative mouse trackpad, dragging, multi-finger scrolling and pressure simulation • Remote keyboard input and common shortcuts • One-tap Lock / Blank / Unlock / Wake & Unlock • Multiple Macs, automatic discovery and IP / hostname connections • Connect across networks using Tailscale configured on both devices • Pair with a 6-digit code; traffic is encrypted after pairing Requirements Install MacPilot on your Mac and enable Remote Control. Desktop video requires Screen Recording permission; mouse and keyboard control require Accessibility permission: https://github.com/misswell/MacPilot Privacy PilotNest does not collect user data. Control traffic is encrypted between paired devices. Your Mac login password stays on the Mac and is never sent to your phone.
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Verdict
ClipSync Macty and PilotNest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ClipSync Macty ships an update every 6 days, PilotNest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClipSync Macty | PilotNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ky Thanh Pham | 国峰 刘 |
In-app purchases
ClipSync Macty
No in-app purchases
PilotNest
No in-app purchases









