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Does Hive work on Mac?

Answer

Yes. Hive is a native macOS app on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer). Download it from the App Store. iPhone, iPad, and Mac can share one private library. Sync across devices is Pro. Free stays on-device. Mac is a platform, not a Pro gate.

Yes. Hive is a native macOS app on Apple Silicon. iPhone, iPad, and Mac can share one library. Sync is Pro. Mac itself is not a Pro gate.

Updated 2026-09-19

Details

Is there a native macOS app?

Yes. Hive for Mac is a native macOS app, with clearer viewing and smoother mouse. It is not an iPad-on-Mac footnote. Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) is required.

Where do I download Hive for Mac?

From the App Store on your Mac, or from the same App Store listing used on iPhone and iPad. There is no separate website installer.

Can I sync Hive between iPhone and Mac?

Yes. Pro syncs the same private library across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Free stays on-device. Opening Hive on Mac does not, by itself, require Pro.

Do I need Pro for Mac?

No. Pro is the same four rows on every device: more private libraries, sync, Smart Folders, and Eagle import. Yearly saves more. Download the app to see plans — this site does not list prices.

Questions

Does Hive work on Intel Macs?

The supported Mac story is Apple Silicon (M1 or newer). Download from the App Store on a supported Mac.

Is Hive the official Eagle app for Mac?

No. Hive is a separate product. Pro can import Eagle libraries. Eagle remains the stronger deep desktop archive when that is the job.

Compare Hive and Eagle

Does one purchase cover iPhone, iPad, and Mac?

Yes. One membership works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the same App Store account. Use Restore Purchase in Hive if access does not appear.

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Reference library on Mac and iPhone

The longer guide for sharing one library across native Mac and iPhone.

Which platforms does Hive support?

The broader platform answer, including Android (not supported).

What's in Pro

The four Free versus Pro rows, with no web prices.

Is there an official Eagle mobile app?

No official Eagle app for iPhone or iPad. Hive is separate.

Eagle Pocket vs Hive

Third-party Eagle companion versus Hive’s own private library on Mac.