Comparison
A Maccy alternative that syncs with your iPhone
Maccy is a fast, simple clipboard manager, but it only runs on the Mac and keeps history on that Mac. Hotstash is just as quick to open (⌘⇧V, type to search) and adds an iPhone app with private iCloud sync. It can import your Maccy history, including pins and images, in one click.
Launch offer: $4.99 instead of $9.99 until 1 January 2027.
Hotstash vs Maccy
| Hotstash | Maccy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 once, 30-day free trial | $9.99 on the App Store, free from GitHub |
| iPhone app and sync | Yes | No, Mac only |
| Import your Maccy history | Yes, with pins and images | n/a |
| Paste several items in order | Paste Stack | No |
| Folders and names for items | Yes | Pins |
| Search text inside screenshots | Yes | No |
| Text transforms (JSON, case, clean links) | 30+ built in | No |
Prices and features checked in October 2026.
Switching from Maccy takes a minute
- Install Hotstash from the Mac App Store and open it.
- Open Settings → General → Import from Maccy.
- Pick Maccy's history file when asked. Your text, pins, and images come across.
- Quit Maccy, and set Hotstash's shortcut to the one you're used to if you like.
When Maccy is still the right choice
If you only use a Mac, want something free and open source, and never need history on your phone, Maccy is excellent. Hotstash is for people who want the same quick history on both devices, plus Paste Stack and screenshot search.
Questions
Does Maccy have an iPhone app?
No. Maccy is Mac-only and keeps history on that Mac. Hotstash has Mac and iPhone apps that sync through iCloud.
Can I import my Maccy history into Hotstash?
Yes. Hotstash imports Maccy's history, including pinned items and images, from Settings → General.
Is Hotstash as fast as Maccy?
It opens with a shortcut and filters as you type, the same way. Search runs on an in-memory index, so it stays instant with thousands of items.
Hotstash is an independent app. Other product names belong to their owners and are used only to compare features.