Macky: Remote Mac & Terminal
Velosify Private Limited Developer Tools iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Macky: Remote Mac & Terminal is a free Developer Tools app for iPhone and iPad by Velosify Private Limited. Rated 4.7/5 from 26 ratings. Requires iOS 18.6.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 26 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 44 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 20
- 2026 · v5.4.9
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About Macky: Remote Mac & Terminal
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
Ratings & reviews
4.7
26 ratings
What’s new
Version 5.4.9 · Updated October 20, 2026
Updates for iPhone Duo and custome shortcuts.
App privacy
The developer, Velosify Private Limited, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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