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MacDroid
What MacDroid is
MacDroid is a macOS desktop app for transferring files between a Mac and Android phones or tablets. It lists Wi‑Fi, ADB and MTP connection modes, and connected devices can appear in Finder for file transfer and editing. The app can edit Android storage directly without first copying files to the Mac, and it manages internal storage plus external media such as SD cards. Compatible examples include Android and MTP devices such as GoPro and Kindle. The free version is available, while PRO adds two-way Mac‑Android transfers, USB or Wi‑Fi connections and direct editing. A PRO subscription can cover up to five Macs, with no stated limit on connected Android or MTP devices. MacDroid requires macOS 11.5 or newer. The annual PRO subscription costs $19 a year, includes a 7-day trial and can be canceled anytime. A lifetime option is listed with conflicting displays: $34 a month and $3,449, paid once, both described as pay once and use forever.
Who it suits
It suits Mac users managing files on Android or MTP devices, including external storage. People needing two-way transfers or direct editing should review PRO options.
What it does well
- USB, Wi‑Fi, ADB and MTP modes
- Finder access for Android files
- Direct editing without copying first
- Supports internal and SD-card storage
- PRO covers up to five Macs
What to know first
- Requires macOS 11.5 or newer
- Free version has limited features
- Free version is listed as Android-to-Mac only
- Lifetime price displays conflict
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MacDroid PRO — 1-year subscription | $19 per year; 7-day trial. Cancel anytime. · Two-way file transfers between Mac and Android · USB or Wi-Fi connection · Edit Android files directly on Mac | $19 a year |
| MacDroid PRO — Lifetime | Pay once, use forever. · Two-way file transfers between Mac and Android · USB or Wi-Fi connection · Edit Android files directly on Mac | $34, paid once |
| MacDroid Free | Free version with limited features; review says Android-to-Mac transfers only | Free |
| MacDroid PRO 1-year subscription | $19 per year; 7-day trial, cancel anytime · Mac ⇄ Android file transfers · USB or Wi-Fi · edit Android files on Mac · free upgrades during license period · up to 5 Macs | $19 a year |
| MacDroid PRO Lifetime | Pay once, use forever. · Mac ⇄ Android file transfers · USB or Wi-Fi · edit Android files on Mac · free upgrades during license period · up to 5 Macs | $3,449, paid once |
As macdroid.app lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
MacDroid provides several connection methods and Finder-based Android file management. Confirm which PRO price applies and whether the free version’s limits meet your transfer needs.
Facts from MacDroid's own pages
- Company location
- The site footer lists Electronic Team, Inc. at 11890 Sunrise Valley Dr, Ste 111, Reston, VA 20191, USA. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Compatible devices
- The site says MacDroid works with Android and MTP devices, including examples such as GoPro and Kindle. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Connection modes
- The site lists Wi-Fi, ADB, and MTP connection modes. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yes · macdroid.app, 23 Sept 2026
- Direct editing
- MacDroid says users can edit files on Android storage from a Mac without copying them to the computer first. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Finder access
- After connecting a device, users can open it in Finder to transfer and edit Android files. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · macdroid.app, 23 Sept 2026
- License limit
- A PRO subscription can be used on up to five Macs, while the number of connected Android and MTP devices is not limited. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The MacDroid FAQ identifies MacDroid as a product by Electronic Team, Inc. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Electronic Team's privacy policy says website servers log technical request information such as IP address, request time, and requested URL. · electronic.us, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MacDroid transfers files between a Mac and Android phone or tablet over USB or wirelessly. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- Electronic Team says it uses industry-standard firewall and password protection systems and limits information access to authorized individuals. · electronic.us, 11 Oct 2026
- Storage
- The app can access and manage internal storage and external storage options such as SD cards. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page says the MacDroid support team will get back to users within 24 hours. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
- System requirement
- The site lists macOS 11.5 or newer as required. · macdroid.app, 11 Oct 2026
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