MacPip vs NativeShelf
Checked October 30, 2026
Short answer
NativeShelf covers all native Apple platforms and asks for a badge on free listings, or €9 to skip the queue and the badge. MacPip covers Mac apps only, with a free followed link and no badge. NativeShelf has more apps today and also labels its sponsors honestly.
Checked on October 30, 2026, from NativeShelf's own page. We run MacPip, so read this knowing that, and tell us at [email protected] if anything here is wrong.
| MacPip | NativeShelf | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac | Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro |
| Free listing | Yes, pick a date | Yes, published in order |
| Review | A person, usually within a few minutes | A person |
| Badge on your site | Never needed | Needed for free listings, and checked automatically |
| Followed link | Yes | Yes |
| Paid options | Sponsored row from $19 a week | Premium €9 once, Launch Week €49 once, plus sponsor slots |
| Size | 11 apps, 0 checked | 46+ apps from 44 creators |
Where NativeShelf is ahead
- Reach across platforms: useful if your app also runs on iPhone or iPad. We list only apps that run on macOS.
- A low one-time price: €9 removes the badge and the queue, and it is a fair price.
- More apps today.
Where MacPip is different
- No badge and no fee for the same link.
- Launch date: you choose it for free, up to 21 days ahead.
- Public numbers: our traffic is open to anyone.
Which should you use?
If you are a maker, list on both. If your app is on several Apple platforms, NativeShelf shows that better.