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    MacPilot 16
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    Scared of the terminal or can't be bothered to remember those commands to customize your system the way you want? MacPilot is your digital savior. Easily enable and disable hidden features in macOS.
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Power Unlocked

With the power of Unix and the simplicity of Macintosh, you have a phenomenal amount of untapped power in your hands! Use MacPilot to unlock over 1,200 features, and access them all with the easy and familiar Macintosh user interface. No command line tools or complicated file operations!

Display hidden files in the Finder, disable the startup chime, add spacers and stacks to the Dock, change the screenshot file format, run maintenance tools, tweak network settings, force empty the Trash, and tons more. Keep yourself in awe and busy for days as you discover how much macOS has "under the hood".


We have gone to great lengths to incorporate a large volume of in-program assistance within MacPilot. Don't know what something does? Just hover over it with the mouse!

Do you manage a lab and want the same configuration across multiple computers? Create "save points" and deploy them on any number of computers.

Configured something by mistake and want it back to factory settings? Simply right-click the feature and choose "Set to Default" or click the main "Reset All" button on each tab.

The Wow Factor

Get out of the passenger seat and take control of your Mac. Set your login window picture, use the screensaver as your Desktop, modify advanced file permissions (ACL), change the system welcome message, enable simultaneous recordings in QuickTime, view system logs, or enable the Debug menu in numerous apps.

Or perhaps you're feeling the need for a simpler lifestyle? Disable the Notification Centre, virtual memory, Dashboard and iCloud saving. Ditch time-wasting graphical animations, prevent system sleep, suspend Safari's web caching, disable App Nap, remove the downloaded files warning message, and more!


Other Highlights

Fully Loaded

Over 1,000 features to tweak your Mac experience and optimize your experience!

Finder

Toggle animations, show the Quit menu, show the file path in the window titlebar, use your screensaver as the desktop, show hidden files, disable features, and more.

Dock

Add spacers and smart stacks/menus, show only open apps, lock settings, toggle the open app indicator light, fade icons for hidden apps, and change many other interface effects and features.

iTunes

Enable half-star ratings, disable elastic scrolling, play songs while importing, disable device access, enable a high contrast interface, prevent update checking when devices are connected and more.

Login Window

Set the welcome text, enable a startup delay, change the number of retries before hint, disable the power buttons, enable Kiosk mode, disable console access, auto-lock the screen when logging in, show system users, require manual username entry, edit login items and launch agents.

Power

Complete control over wake, sleep, power saving, and more. From changing sleep durations and the hibernation mode to scheduling power events.

Startup

Force safe startup mode or 32/64-bit, enable kernel debugging, limit system RAM, mute the startup chime, disable kernel caches, and toggle a variety of other advanced Unix options.

Safari

Disable spell checking, set Find on Page to use 'starts with' instead of 'contains', disable site icons, disable caching, show the Develop or Debug menu, change the User Agent string, make the Delete key go back to the previous page, and more!

Slim Apps

Extract only PowerPC or Intel version from an app.

Easy Access

One-click access to internal system tools like the Bluetooth, Certificate, RAID, or Directory assistant.

Maintenance

Run cron, rebuild launch services, update prebinding, force empty the Trash, rotate system logs, clear the print queue, reclaim inactive system memory, find and delete corrupt preference files and more!

Disk Info

View incredibly detailed information about connected disks such from their number of free blocks and device tree path to the journal offset and RAID status.

File Browser

Quickly and easily browse and edit advanced details for files and folders. Complete control over permissions including Access Control Lists.

File Tools

Force erase files, lock files, visify/invisify, merge folders, clear ACL data, create symbolic links, and wipe Quarantine data.

Network

Discover advanced network device information that goes beyond your IP address. From DNS, IPV4, IPV6 to Proxies, Samba, and File Sharing!

Info

View a complete list of ports, error codes, fonts, key combos, manuals, and system configuration.

Automation

Save a system configuration for easy deployment across numerous systems or after a system restore.

Advanced

View an advanced feature list that has hundreds of additional untested, but reported, tweaks for all versions of macOS dating back to 10.0.

For the full or demo version of our app, please use the download links below. After installation, the demo will automatically begin. For existing owners, unlock the app via the "Unlock..." menu item.

Current Version

All current versions of Koingo apps are compatible with the latest version of macOS or Windows (when applicable), Apple Silicon, support 64-bit architecture, and are optimized for Retina (HiDPI) Display. These retail versions of our apps are intentionally not sandboxed to provide the most flexible user experience. For sandboxed versions, see our App Store editions.

Older Versions

These versions are no longer supported and are listed primarily for customers with older licenses.

Version 16.4
January 5, 2025
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 15 (Sequoia)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 15 (Sequoia)
Download (81.65 MB)
Version 15.0.3
December 8, 2023
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 13 (Ventura) & macOS 14 (Sonoma)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 14 (Sonoma)
Download (64.87 MB)
Version 14.0
September 4, 2022
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 13 (Ventura)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 13 (Ventura)
Download (62.82 MB)
Version 13.0.6
February 6, 2022
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 12 (Monterey)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 12 (Monterey)
Download (54.54 MB)
Version 12.0.8
February 21, 2021
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 11 (Big Sur)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur)
Download (52.99 MB)
Version 11.1.4
May 23, 2020
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
Download (33.81 MB)
Version 11.1.3
March 31, 2020
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 10.15 (Catalina). Last version that supports 10.13 through 10.15 inclusively. Next version was Catalina (10.15) and up.
  • Minimum OS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
Download (36.82 MB)
Version 10.15.0
November 27, 2018
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
Download (33.90 MB)
Version 9.1.4
April 17, 2018
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
  • Minimum OS: macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
Download (29.59 MB)
Version 8.1
February 10, 2017
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 10.12 Sierra; last version for Mac OS X 10.10 and 10.11.
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
Download (18.83 MB)
Version 8.0.8
October 8, 2016
Mac Edition
Designed for macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
  • Maximum OS: macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
Download (18.60 MB)
Version 7.1.7
October 6, 2015
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan); last version compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.7 Intel (Lion)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)
Download (18.01 MB)
Version 6.0.4
February 2, 2014
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks); May also run on Mac OS X 10.6, but no guarantees.
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.6 Intel (Snow Leopard)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
Download (15.58 MB)
Version 6.0.2
January 19, 2014
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks); the final version available for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Will technically launch on 10.4, but suggested minimum is 10.6.
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Download (15.53 MB)
Version 5.1.1
November 22, 2013
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). Listed as 10.6+ but works on 10.4 Intel upwards.
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
Download (12.94 MB)
Version 4.3.4
October 16, 2012
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC/Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
Download (14.20 MB)
Version 4.3.3
February 16, 2012
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC/Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
Download (13.60 MB)
Version 4.3.2
January 4, 2012
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC/Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
Download (13.05 MB)
Version 3.5.6
April 3, 2010
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard); Must set the system date prior to April 4, 2010 for this version to work. We accidently left the beta expiry tag on. Reported as Mac OS X 10.5 and higher, but may still work on Mac OS X 10.4 and lower.
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC/Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Download (11.21 MB)
Version 3.4.7
November 16, 2009
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC/Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Download (11.21 MB)
Version 2.5.8
April 26, 2008
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC/Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Download (7.95 MB)
Version 2.3.6
November 2, 2007
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC/Intel (Tiger)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Download (7.15 MB)
Version 1.1.5
November 16, 2005
Mac Edition
Designed for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
  • Minimum OS: Mac OS X 10.2 PowerPC (Jaguar)
  • Maximum OS: Mac OS X (10.4 Tiger)
Download (1.32 MB)

Share Your Story...


A lot of people preferably use a Mac due to the perceived simplicity, design and usability of OS X's UI Like the proverbial duck on a pond, above the surface, it's all serene and quiet. Below the surface, there's a lot of stuff going on - and when things hiccup or go wrong, MacPilot is an indispensable tool. I am an inveterate tweaker and cannot help but lift the bonnet and start fiddling with the engine. MacPilot, for the past 7 years has kept me sane and saved my bacon on more than one occasion. It won't let you consciously do anything that will corrupt your OS installation, your applications or your data. Like a spreadsheet program, MacPilot offers a squillion tweaks. Everyone will find the half a dozen or so that they couldn't do without, and everyone's half dozen will be a different selection. The beauty of MacPilot is that all the tweaks are here in the one package.............and they all work....!! 'Nuff said.

Duncan Jones

Usefull and Effective app. Helps me to manage and fine tune my iMac.

Fabio

I've been using MacPilot for years… And I like very much Koingo products. I also use Air radar and librarian pro. The good point is that the Koingo team is listening from users and suggestions they can make to improve the products. For instance, I have suggested the possibility to remove all changes made with Mac Pilot and return to "Apple standard system settings". They introduce the basic and advanced way of making changes to the system with the ability to create a "save point" ! Very clever way to answer my suggestion. :-)

PETROT Dominique

Ever since I purchased the "all apps" licensing version, it has proven to be one of the BEST DEALS I have EVER encountered! As well as allowing me access to this particular app, it has given me access to other software, about which I had never even thought about! The company also is setup to LISTEN TO their CUSTOMERS, and therefore have come out with feature after feature that almost ALWAYS have proven very useful. A lot of these programs or features would never have occurred to me, on my own! So, I get the advantage of many, many points of view about software and things that are possible! AND, whatever licensing system they use has kept my access to many VERY IMPORTANT APPLICATIONS (for me, anyway), as they ALWAYS seem to be READY and WAITING, for when things change (as "change" is the nature of the universe, to quote someone famous)! They ALWAYS seem ready, whether it be hardware (like a major CPU change) OR software (like yearly OS releases)!!! Furthermore, I almost forget one of the MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES OF ALL (which says it is done EXCEEDINGLY WELL!!!): They have MAC support!!!. To repeat: THEY HAVE MAC SUPPORT!!! And to emphasize (never enough times): THEY HAVE MAC SUPPORT!!! To sum up (SINCERELY and TRUTHFULLY and NOT CONNECTED in ANY WAY): This is, BY FAR, the BEST SOFTWARE CHOICE I have EVER MADE!

Bryan Frank

Some things this app has shown me are things I didn't even know I needed but can't live without now. And it just does so much that I feel like I'm discovering new things about it all the time. Absolutely genius, this one.

Jacob Plante

Great to have all these tools in one place.

Chris Freed

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Davide Calzolari

I feel like I'm never going to need another app for as long as I live. This one does it all. Everything. Even things you wouldn't expect - seriously, it's all here. I can't even express how much I have to recommend MacPilot. Everyone and their dog should own it. Hands down.

Martin Zacher

I have been using MacPilot since 4 December 2007 … back with MacPilot 3. I continually use it as "the" utility to help access, and correct problems and quirks in MacOS, as they occur. In a clear, concise, easy to use manner, I am able to address problems and issues. I continually maintain my subscription for one reason … MacPilot works!!

William F. GIbson

Excellent application. Everything works!

Kevin Purrone

All of our products come with a full set of licensing options: from single users and households to small businesses and larger corporations.


Personal Licenses

Student/Senior

$1.83
Non-Subscription Options
$89 for free lifetime updates
$21.95 for this version only
  • 1 computer
    2 unique devices per year

Household

$4.92
Non-Subscription Options
$299 for free lifetime updates
$79 for this version only
  • 1 household
    10 unique devices per year

Business Licenses

School

$8.25
Non-Subscription Options
$499 for free lifetime updates
$129 for this version only
  • 1 school
    300 unique devices per year

Corporate

$24.92
Non-Subscription Options
$999 for free lifetime updates
$399 for this version only
  • Unlimited
    10000 unique devices per year

Our manual is always expanding! While we strongly believe our products as so intuitive you shouldn't need a manual, there are exceptions now and then. If you feel there is something missing from the documentation, please contact us.

For a single-page listing of all help entries, click here.

Version 16.8 – January 27, 2025
Requirements
This version requires at least macOS 13 (Ventura from Fall 2022); however, it is designed specifically for macOS 15 (Sequoia from Fall 2024). We have all older versions available for download on our web site. Please use the one designed for your version of macOS. A current, valid, license for any Koingo app will unlock all previous versions.
Upgrade Notes
This upgrade is free for users owning the current major version, an active subscription, Utility Package Pro, or a "lifetime license." No action is required other than downloading the new version from our web site and unlocking as normal with an e-mail address. For all other users, orders for the current version can be purchased on our web site.
New Feature: AutoBoot on lid wake on Intel Macs added.
Enhancement: Added more information in into the Errors database.
Bug Fix: Fixed wrong default column widths and other UI issues in the Power pane.
Bug Fix: Removed some LaunchPad features which no longer work in the latest macOS.