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MacCove vs Cobwebs

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MacCove compared with Cobwebs
DetailMacCove logo MacCoveCobwebs logo Cobwebs
What it doesMake Excel work the way it does on Windows, natively on your Mac A day counter for the things you keep meaning to do
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN EE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree trial for 7 days with usage limits; $4.99/month or $49.99 lifetime license for unlimited shortcuts and advanced features Free version available. Cobwebs Plus: €14/year with unlimited activities, goals with on-track and overdue states, per-task overdue email digest, and full color themes.
Key features
  • Windows Excel ribbon shortcuts mapped natively to macOS
  • Local-first processing with no data transmission
  • Apple Notarized for security and malware protection
  • Works offline without internet connection
  • Support for macOS 14.0+ (Sonoma and above)
  • Referral discount program
  • No setup required, works in under 60 seconds
  • Zero keystroke logging or analytics collection
  • Local-first day counter with no account required
  • Tap to reset counter to zero
  • Optional cross-device sync when signed in
  • Goals with on-track, getting-close and overdue states in Plus
  • Email check-in nudge every couple of weeks
  • Unlimited activities in Plus version
  • Per-task overdue email digest in Plus
  • Full set of color themes in Plus
What makes it different
  • No virtualization, emulation or Windows license required unlike Parallels or Boot Camp
  • Native macOS app with Excel-specific shortcut awareness
  • Complete privacy with local-only processing and no data collection
  • Estimated 25+ hours monthly time savings for power users
  • Preserves Windows muscle memory without retraining
  • No account or spreadsheet required to start
  • Local-first architecture keeps data on your device
  • Simple tap-to-reset interface
  • Optional sync across devices with account sign-in
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +2 (up) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)170
Citation Flow (Majestic)1520
Referring domains (Majestic)2424

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