01 / LIVE SCREEN
Check on your Mac from anywhere.
See the Mac screen live on your iPhone. Tap to click, type with the iPhone keyboard, approve a request, open a file or start a task without going back to your desk.
CONTROL YOUR MAC FROM YOUR IPHONE
Control your Mac
from your iPhone.
Your Mac stays at your desk. Your iPhone goes with you. Use it as a trackpad and keyboard from the couch, or see and control the Mac’s screen from another room or another city. No account needed.
Free to start · iOS 17+ · macOS 14+ · Both apps required
Signed and notarized by Apple · macOS 14+ · Apple silicon and Intel
Trackpad and keyboardFree to use
Six-digit pairingEncrypted connection
NO ACCOUNT · NO CLOUD RELAYSee features
WHAT IT DOES
Your Mac stays put.
You don’t have to.
MacSway makes your iPhone the remote for a Mac that stays at your desk or in the corner. Here is what you can do from where you are.
02 / TRACKPAD
Control the Mac from the couch.
Start a movie, pause the music or change the volume on a Mac that is connected to the TV or speakers. Your iPhone is the trackpad and keyboard.
Favorites and widgets.
Put the actions you use every day, like mute, volume or window layout, on your Home Screen. One tap, no app to open.
Volume, brightness, media.
Adjust volume and brightness, play and pause Music or Spotify, and lock the Mac or put it in Rest mode when you walk away.
Private and encrypted.
Six-digit pairing and TLS 1.3. No account, and nothing passes through a MacSway server.
AWAY FROM HOME
Reach your Mac
when you are away.
At home MacSway works over your Wi-Fi. Away from home, set up Tailscale on both devices and MacSway reaches your Mac across networks. Leave the Mac on and plugged in, with the companion app running. No MacSway account required.
DownloadBoth devices need Tailscale and internet. The Mac must stay on and reachable: plugged in, with a long auto-lock or in Rest mode.SETUP
Connected in
three steps.
Setup takes a couple of minutes.
01↗
↓
Install the Mac app.
Download MacSway for Mac from this page and open it on the Mac you want to control. It runs in the menu bar.
02↗
↓
Install MacSway on your iPhone.
Open the app on the same Wi-Fi network and choose your Mac.
03✓
✓
Enter the six-digit code.
Confirm the code shown on your Mac. You are connected.
PRICING
Free to start.
Pro when you need more.
Trackpad, keyboard and volume are free. Pro adds the screen sharing, widgets and remote access.
FREE
$0forever
Everyday control at no cost.
- Local trackpad and gestures
- Keyboard input
- Volume controls
MOST POPULAR
PRO
$3.99/ month
Screen sharing, widgets and remote access.
- Screen sharing and control
- Widgets and favorite shortcuts
- Remote access with Tailscale
- All additional control tools
7-day trial for eligible subscriptions · annual option available
Try itLIFETIME PRO
$49one time
Every Pro feature, paid once.
- All Pro tools included
- Non-renewing purchase
- No recurring subscription
Build for community. Build from anywhere. 💙
USE CASES
Where it helps
in real life.
Your Mac is the computer that stays in one place. Your iPhone is the one in your pocket. MacSway connects them, so what you can do at the desk you can do from wherever you are.
On the couchStart a movie on the Mac that is hooked up to the TV, then pause it or change the volume without getting up.Away from your deskCheck a long task, approve a request or open a file on your Mac from another room.While an AI agent worksWatch the build, approve prompts and type a quick fix from your phone.Mac mini and home serverIt sits in a corner, always on. Check on it from your phone instead of fetching a keyboard and screen.Working remotelyThe Mac is at home and you are in another city. With Tailscale you can see its screen, type and send files.PresentingChange slides, point and adjust the volume while you walk around the room.
ALL FEATURES
Everything
MacSway can do.
Everything in the app's Tools tab, in short.
1Screen sharingSee your Mac's screen on your iPhone and control it by touch. Tap to click, drag to move, pinch to zoom, and type with the iPhone keyboard.
2TrackpadMove, click, right-click and scroll on your iPhone screen. Handy for pausing a movie from the couch.
3Keyboard and clipboardType on the Mac with your iPhone keyboard, and send text between the two devices.
4Volume, brightness and mediaChange the volume and brightness, and play, pause or skip music, without getting up.
5WindowsPut two windows side by side, center one or close the rest, each with one tap.
6Lock, rest and wakeLock the Mac, keep it reachable with the display off, or wake it. Open Spotlight and Mission Control without a keyboard.
7Apps and filesOpen Safari, Finder, Music or Notes on the Mac, and send files to its Downloads folder.
8Widgets and favoritesPut your most-used actions on the Home Screen or in a Favorites tab. One tap, no need to open the app.
PRIVACY
Your Mac stays yours.
No server in the middle.
MacSway connects your iPhone straight to your own Mac. There is no MacSway cloud in between.
No accountNo sign-up, no login. Install, pair and go. Purchases go through the App Store.
No relay, no analyticsThe apps have no MacSway server, no advertising and no analytics. What you do stays between your two devices.
Encrypted and pairedTLS 1.3 with a pinned certificate and a six-digit pairing code. Revoke any phone from the Mac at any time.
Screen is never storedThe screen image is streamed to your iPhone and not saved. MacSway is not a VPN and does not route your traffic.
What you need
Two devices, one connection.
Four things, and you are ready to go.
iPhoneThis is your remote for the Mac. You need iOS 17 or later.
MacThis is the computer you control. Any MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio or Mac Pro that runs macOS 14 or later works. It is best left plugged in.
NetworkAt home, both devices use the same Wi-Fi. Away from home, you connect through Tailscale.
MacSway for MacYour Mac needs a small free app too, which receives the commands. It runs in the menu bar, and you can download it from this page.
FAQ
Common
questions.
Quick answers before you install.
Do I need to install both apps?
Yes. The iPhone is the remote and the Mac is the computer you control, so both need the app. Install MacSway on your iPhone and the companion app on your Mac. The Mac app runs in the menu bar and receives the commands.
Can I use MacSway away from home?
Yes, with Pro and a Tailscale connection that you set up on both devices. Both need internet, and the Mac must stay on and reachable: plugged in, awake or in Rest mode.
What devices are supported?
MacSway is made for iPhone running iOS 17 or later and Mac running macOS 14 or later. Windows and Android are not supported.
Is the connection secure?
Pair using a six-digit code. Communication uses TLS 1.3, and device-specific access can be revoked from the Mac.
Can MacSway wake a sleeping Mac?
Wake behavior depends on your Mac, network and power settings. Waking from genuine system sleep is not guaranteed. For reliable remote use, MacSway provides a display-off rest mode that keeps the Mac available.
Can I control my Mac from my iPhone?
Yes. Install the free MacSway companion on your Mac and the app on your iPhone, then pair them with a six-digit code. Your iPhone becomes a trackpad, keyboard and remote for the Mac, from the couch or from another room. With Pro you can also see the Mac's screen and reach it from other networks.
Do I need an account?
No. MacSway has no accounts, no analytics inside the apps and no cloud server in between. Purchases go through the App Store.
Is MacSway free?
The trackpad, keyboard and volume control are free when your iPhone and Mac are on the same Wi-Fi. Pro adds screen sharing, widgets, remote access and more tools. You can buy it as a subscription (new subscribers who qualify get a 7-day trial) or once.
Is it the same as iPhone Mirroring?
No, it is the opposite. iPhone Mirroring shows your iPhone on your Mac. MacSway shows and controls your Mac on your iPhone.
How does pairing work?
Open MacSway on the iPhone, search for devices and pick your Mac. Accept the request on the Mac and enter the six-digit code it shows. The pairing is remembered, so you only do this once per Mac.
What permissions does the Mac need?
Accessibility, so MacSway can move the pointer and type. Screen Recording, for screen sharing. Local Network, so the two apps can find each other. You can change all three in System Settings under Privacy & Security.
Does MacSway record or upload my screen?
No. The picture goes straight from your Mac to your iPhone and is not saved. There is no MacSway server that could receive it.
Is MacSway a VPN?
No. MacSway does not route or inspect your traffic. To use it away from home, install the separate Tailscale app on both devices; MacSway then reaches the Mac through Tailscale.
Does it work over mobile data or another network?
At home, on the same Wi-Fi, it works right away. On another network or on mobile data you need Pro and Tailscale on both devices. The Mac must be on, awake and running MacSway, so keep it plugged in and extend the automatic lock, or use Rest mode.
Can I use more than one Mac?
Yes. Pair as many Macs as you like and pick the one you want from the device list.
What can I do with the keyboard?
Type on the Mac with the iPhone keyboard, press Return, Delete, Tab and Escape, and send text to the Mac's clipboard.
Can I send photos or files to my Mac?
Yes, with Pro. Files are saved to your Mac's Downloads folder, and a photo can be placed into a text field on the Mac.
What are the widgets?
Home Screen widgets that run a Mac action with one tap: mute, play and pause, volume, window layout. They are part of Pro.
Can I control music?
Yes. Play, pause, next and previous for Music and Spotify, plus a volume slider.
Can MacSway help while an AI coding agent is working?
Yes. With screen sharing you can watch a long build, approve a prompt or type a quick fix from your phone. MacSway does not connect to any particular tool; it gives you access to your Mac.
How do I stop a phone from controlling my Mac?
Open the MacSway menu on the Mac, go to the paired devices and revoke that phone. It can only connect again with a new code.
How much does Pro cost, and can I cancel?
Apple shows the price in the app. Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription (with a 7-day trial for new subscribers who qualify) or a one-time purchase. You manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple ID settings.
Where do I get the Mac app?
Download it from this website. It is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple. Open it once and it stays in your menu bar.
Which languages does MacSway support?
This website is available in 43 languages. The apps are being translated into the same languages; the App Store version currently speaks English, Hungarian, German, French and Spanish.
Where can I get help?
Write to [email protected] or open the Support page. Include your app and macOS versions and how you connect. Never send pairing codes or screenshots of private content.
When would I use MacSway?
When the Mac stays in one place and you do not: pause a movie from the couch, present from a different spot in a meeting room, check a long task from another room, or reach your Mac at home from another city.
How do I keep my Mac reachable?
Keep it plugged in. In the MacSway menu turn on the option that keeps the Mac available with the display asleep, or extend the automatic lock. Allow Accessibility, Screen Recording and Local Network, and start MacSway at login. A closed MacBook lid puts the Mac to sleep. The full checklist is on the page “How to prepare your Mac for remote control”.
Which Macs does MacSway work with?
MacSway works with any Mac that runs macOS 14 or later: MacBook Air and Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and Mac Pro, with Apple silicon or Intel processors. The iPhone needs iOS 17 or later. Windows, Android and iPad are not supported.
Control your Mac
from your iPhone.
Install the Mac app and the iPhone app, pair with a six-digit code, and start.