iOS / macOS indie development
When your main machine is Windows or Linux, run Xcode builds, simulator debugging, and Archive signing on a dedicated Mac instead of buying hardware for occasional packaging.
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Rent Mac mini M4 in the cloud
Dedicated physical Mac—not a VM · full macOS admin · VNC & SSH remote access
Available now from $21.1/day
Singapore
Japan (Tokyo)
South Korea (Seoul)
Hong Kong, China
US East
PixVPS rents dedicated physical Mac mini M4 machines in the cloud—when you don't own a Mac, Xcode builds stall your release, or you need a fixed overseas IP for App Store testing, a remote Mac that is 100% yours is the fastest path.
You develop on Windows or Linux but need to compile, sign, and ship iOS apps through Xcode before they hit the App Store.
GitHub Actions macOS runners queue for 30+ minutes at peak; shared cloud Mac hosts sandbox your permissions—you want undiluted Apple Silicon, not another virtualized VPS.
Every PixVPS instance is one dedicated physical Mac mini M4: real M4 silicon, 16 GB unified memory, dedicated public IPv4, and full macOS administrator rights—install Xcode, CocoaPods, and any dev stack freely.
Connect via browser VNC for instant remote desktop, SSH for CI/CD pipelines and scripts, or RealVNC / Jump Desktop for a native-feeling session—pick the method that fits your workflow.
5minutes
Auto provisioning
5
Global nodes
16GB
Unified memory
$21.1
Starting price
Typical use cases
Who rents a cloud Mac mini?
iOS indie developers, CI engineers, and remote teams often lack a local Mac, hit Xcode build bottlenecks, or need a stable overseas public IP—PixVPS delivers dedicated hardware, not shared virtualization.
Team CI / build pipelines
Stand up a fixed macOS build node for GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab—skip public runner queues and keep every build time predictable.
View weekly / monthly plans →AI Agents and local inference
Use the M4 chip's 38 TOPS Neural Engine for on-device inference; pair with OpenClaw sandbox to isolate Agent permissions with full audit trails.
Learn access options →
Hardware specs
Mac mini M4 standard configuration at a glance
All five regions—Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, US East—ship the same hardware. Below is the baseline PixVPS standard Mac mini M4 configuration.
- Processor
- Apple M4 · 10-core (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores)
- Memory
- 16 GB unified memory
- System disk
- 256 GB NVMe SSD (optional +1 TB / +2 TB expansion)
- Network
- 1 Gbps dedicated bandwidth + dedicated public IPv4
- AI compute
- 38 TOPS（Apple Neural Engine）
- Availability
- 99.9% SLA, 7×24 live technical support
Remote access
Three ways to reach your macOS
Pick GUI or CLI for your remote Mac: VNC for UI debugging, SSH for CI/CD and scripts—credentials live in one place in your console.
Browser VNC
Open the remote macOS desktop in your browser—ideal for quick debugging, demos, or environments where you cannot install a client.
- Full graphical interface
- Zero client dependencies
- Fastest path for beginners
SSH terminal
Copy SSH command and credentials from your console, then work in a macOS Shell from your local terminal—built for CI/CD scripts and automated deploys.
- Full Shell access
- Easy pipeline integration
- Low bandwidth usage
Third-party VNC client
Import the VNC address into RealVNC, Jump Desktop, or similar for a more native-feeling experience.
- Custom shortcuts
- Multi-monitor support
- Built for long-term work
Step-by-step connection and power management guides are in the Help Center.
Hardware & capabilities
Physical M4
Powered by the latest Apple M4 chip with zero virtualization overhead—native macOS performance for heavy workloads like Xcode compiles and simulator testing.
16 GB unified memory
Every unit includes 16 GB unified memory and 256 GB NVMe SSD—a balanced speed-and-efficiency baseline for most dev and build scenarios.
CI / CD automation
Plug into GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab. Turn your rented Mac into a dedicated high-speed build node and ship iOS and macOS apps faster.
AI Agent ready
Tap the M4 chip's 38 TOPS Neural Engine to deploy, test, and run local LLMs and AI Agents in the cloud.
Comparison
Dedicated hardware vs virtualized Mac cloud hosts
Many cloud Mac offerings are virtualized or oversold. PixVPS keeps one physical device per tenant—stable Xcode performance and verifiable full macOS admin rights.
| Comparison | PixVPS physical Mac mini M4 | Typical shared cloud / virtualization |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware form factor | Dedicated physical hardware, no overselling | Virtualized or shared CPU time slices |
| macOS permissions | Full administrator access | Often sandboxed or locked-down images |
| Xcode / Simulator | Stable, predictable compile performance | Peak-hour swings, large projects time out |
| Network | Dedicated IPv4 + 1 Gbps bandwidth | Shared egress, IPs may change |
| Minimum rental | From $21.1/day, no contract lock-in | Often monthly or long-term contracts |
Getting started
From order to desktop—usually under 5 minutes
No sales call, no manual review. Pick a region, pay, get credentials—entirely on the web, delivered automatically in 1–5 minutes after payment.
Start step one: choose a node- 01
Pick a region and term
Choose one of Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, or US East; bill daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly, with optional SSD or TB5 clustering add-ons.
- 02
Complete payment
Pay with USDT-TRC20 or Stripe (Visa / Mastercard / Amex)—all settled in USD.
- 03
Connect from your console
VNC / SSH credentials appear in the console—open in your browser to work remotely; email notification sent too.
Real environment
From the data center to your desktop—a Mac you can actually control
Not an abstract compute quota—Mac minis in the rack, macOS on your browser, compile progress in Xcode—every step is real.
Rental pricing
Same price across Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and US East—choose freely at checkout.
99.9%
Service availability SLA
7×24
Live technical support
1 hour
Ticket response commitment
USDT / card
USD billing, daily minimum
FAQ
How soon can I use my remote Mac after payment?+
After payment is confirmed, automation usually assigns the physical machine and initializes macOS within 1–5 minutes, then emails VNC and SSH credentials.
Is the cloud Mac a VM or a physical machine?+
100% dedicated physical hardware. Every PixVPS plan is a full physical Mac mini M4—no virtualization, no overselling, no hypervisor overhead; stable Xcode and Simulator performance.
How can I connect to my remote Mac?+
Browser VNC remote desktop (no install), SSH command line, and third-party VNC clients like RealVNC and Jump Desktop. All connection details are on the instance details page in the console.
Can I upgrade to 24 GB RAM?+
The fleet is standardized at 16 GB unified memory for availability and cost control; hardware upgrades are not supported at this time.
What happens to my data after expiry?+
At end of term the machine is reclaimed and storage is securely wiped for privacy. Back up important data before expiry.
Is bandwidth and the public IP dedicated?+
Yes. Each remote Mac gets a dedicated public IPv4 and a dedicated 1 Gbps port—upload and download are unaffected by other tenants.
Which payment methods are supported?+
USDT-TRC20 and Stripe (Visa / Mastercard / Amex), all settled in USD. Physical assignment runs automatically after payment confirmation.
How do I get technical support?+
Sign in to the console and submit a ticket; 7×24 live support with replies within 1 hour. You can also email support@pixvps.com.
More answers in the full FAQ in our Help Center.
Start your remote Mac today
Dedicated Mac mini M4 physical machines from $21.1/day at all five regions—VNC and SSH credentials arrive in 1–5 minutes after payment. No hardware purchase required; begin iOS development and Xcode builds now.