Choose a model and pay
Choose MetalBench 16 or MetalBench 24, then select a location and billing period. Review storage add-ons before paying; all prices are shown in USD.
Choose memory first, then billing periodCLOUD MAC FOR DEVELOPERS
A dedicated Mac,
ready for real-device testing
Apple Silicon M4, not a virtual machine, across 4 Asia-Pacific locations, $20.2/day and up
Priced in USD · Daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly billing · SSH and VNC access
Ticket ID MV-2048
Location Tokyo
Model MetalBench 16
Billing Daily
SSH connected · Example
$ ssh dev@203.0.113.48
macOS · Apple M4 · 16GB · Example environment
$ xcrun simctl list devices available
iPhone 16 Pro (8C1E2F4A-…) (Shutdown)
iPhone 16 (3B7D90C2-…) (Shutdown)
$ xcodebuild test -scheme App -destination 'platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPhone 16 Pro'
Test Suite 'All tests' started
LoginFlowTests 24 passed
CheckoutTests 41 passed
SyncEngineTests 63 passed
Executed 128 tests, with 0 failures in 372.0 seconds
$ fastlane beta
Build succeeded · App.ipa 48.2 MB
fastlane finished successfully
Example test results
Passed 128
Failed 0
Duration 6m12s
Artifact App.ipa
From placing your order to your first xcodebuild, typically under 15 minutes
See the four stepsBuilt for development teams
Independent developer studios
Global game studios
AI labs
Cross-border commerce app teams
Software delivery teams
Mobile CI teams
Examples show suitable workflows by team type; they do not imply customer endorsements or partnerships. Start builds, regression tests and delivery checks on your own dedicated physical machine.
DEDICATED · PHYSICAL · MAC MINI
One Mac mini per order,
never shared with other tenants
Your own M4, exclusively
CPU, memory and storage are never shared. Keep build caches, dependencies and test environments on the same machine. When troubleshooting, you can focus on your own processes without guessing how other tenants' workloads might affect performance.
CPU / RAM / SSD → Dedicated physical resources
Physical machine, not a virtual machine
Metal and Neural Engine are available natively. Run GPU rendering tests and Core ML inference, and evaluate performance using your own datasets, OS versions and repeated test results.
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VNC desktop and SSH access
Build from the command line and use the desktop for Simulator and Instruments. Find credentials in the machine details in your console. “Real hardware” refers to the physical Mac; remote physical iPhone or iPad devices are not included.
SSH → command line · VNC → macOS desktop
OverviewConnectBillingTickets
MetalBench 16
M4 · 16GB · 256GB SSD
- Location
- Tokyo · JP
- Example public IP
- 203.0.113.48
- SSH
- Account and port in connection details
- VNC desktop
- Connection settings in machine details
- OS and toolchain
- Shown for each instance
- Expiration
- Actual time shown after delivery
Renew weekly $54.6 · Check reminders before expiry
View renewal optionsFROM ORDER TO TEST
Your first xcodebuild in four steps
Payment confirmation, machine delivery and project setup are separate steps. Under 15 minutes is a typical time to get started, not a guarantee for your project's first build. Check the console for actual delivery status.
Get your IP and credentials
Check your order status after payment is confirmed. Once your machine is ready, find its public IP, SSH account and desktop connection details in the console.
USDT orders are processed after on-chain confirmationConnect over SSH or VNC
Use SSH to check the system and toolchain, then open the macOS desktop if needed. If you can't connect, check the IP, port and credentials first.
Connection settings aren't shown publiclyRun xcodebuild test
Clone your code, install dependencies, choose a simulator and run your tests. Start with one scheme, then add parallel jobs once it passes.
Save logs and test artifactsChoose a plan for your workload
Test with a real project before deciding how much concurrency you need. Simulator count, dependency size and model context all affect memory use; configuration guidance is not a performance guarantee.
| Workload | Recommended configuration | Suggested billing period | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light builds Single-app CI and simulator regression tests |
MetalBench 16 M4 / 16GB / 256GB |
Try it by the day | Start with a single-scheme build. Check memory pressure and cache growth before deciding whether to keep the machine long term. |
| Everyday development Multiple targets and VNC debugging |
MetalBench 24 M4 / 24GB / 512GB |
Monthly | More memory and storage for DerivedData, dependencies and multiple toolchain versions. |
| Model inference MLX quantized model experiments |
MetalBench 24 Add 2TB SSD |
Try it, then go quarterly | Use the extra storage for models and datasets. Whether 7B–13B experiments will run depends on quantization, context length and actual memory requirements. |
PRICING · USD
Two M4 configurations, daily to quarterly
Starting at $20.2/day. Both configurations are dedicated physical machines, with the same pricing at all 4 locations. Each billing period has its own price; monthly pricing isn't calculated by multiplying the daily rate.
MetalBench 16
M4 / 16GB / 256GB
$20.2/ day and up
- Daily
- $20.2
- Weekly
- $54.6
- Monthly
- $101.2
- Quarterly
- $275.3
Get a build pipeline running. Ideal for single-app CI, short-term regression testing and pre-release environment checks. Storage must also fit the OS, toolchain and project caches.
Available locations: Singapore · Tokyo · Seoul · Hong Kong
Get MetalBench 16MetalBench 24
M4 / 24GB / 512GB
$39.2/ day and up
- Daily
- $39.2
- Weekly
- $105.8
- Monthly
- $195.9
- Quarterly
- $532.8
Extra headroom for everyday development, multi-target projects, desktop debugging and quantized model experiments. Set parallel job counts based on measured peak memory use.
Available locations: Singapore · Tokyo · Seoul · Hong Kong
Get MetalBench 24Add-ons+1TB SSD $2.4/day and up+2TB SSD $4.8/day and upThunderbolt 5 daisy chaining $1.1/day and up
Add-ons are charged separately. Thunderbolt 5 daisy chaining is priced per machine. Availability and supported configurations are confirmed by the console; review the full bill before ordering.
ASIA-PACIFIC LOCATIONS
4 Asia-Pacific locations
Consider where you connect from, then check where your code repositories and dependency sources are hosted. VNC is more sensitive to round-trip latency; SSH builds also depend on download speed and connection stability.
SG
Singapore
A good fit for reaching users across Southeast Asia and keeping your development environment close to regional operations.
20–50 msRegional reference range, not a measured guarantee
Machine availabilityGood
JPJapan (Tokyo)
A good fit for East Asian workflows. Check routes and latency from your local network before connecting to the desktop.
30–60 msRegional reference range, not a measured guarantee
Machine availabilityGood
KRSouth Korea (Seoul)
A good fit for Northeast Asia. For teams, compare connectivity from the networks members use most.
30–50 msRegional reference range, not a measured guarantee
Machine availabilityGood
HKHong Kong
A good fit for remote access from southern China and Southeast Asia. Your experience depends on your carrier's routing.
20–40 msRegional reference range, not a measured guarantee
Machine availabilityGood
These ranges are for comparing locations, not measurements of your connection, and don't represent cross-network or peak-hour performance. Check the console for current availability. See the access guide for connection settings and tips.
Available year-round
99.9%monthly uptime commitment, not historical monitoring data
Locations are designed to run year-round, 365 days a year. Uptime is calculated monthly. Confirm the start and end times of an incident and its handling record through a support ticket.
The dark berry color illustrates the normal status style. This bar is for demonstration only and does not claim uninterrupted service over the past 90 days.
If monthly uptime falls below 99.9%, receive service time equal to 10 times the duration of the outage.
If you can't connect, note the time, location and error message, then sign in to the console and submit a support ticket. Scope and exclusions are set out in the service terms.
BILLING
Two payment methods,
always billed in USD
Prices are listed and charged in USD, with no currency conversion. Before paying, check the model, location, billing period and add-ons. Available payment options are confirmed by the backend.
USDT-TRC20
Transfer the amount to the address using the network shown on your order. We process the order after on-chain confirmation; submitting a transaction does not mean it has been confirmed. Track progress in the console.
Visa / Mastercard / Amex
Payments are processed by Stripe. MetalVNC does not store full card numbers. Check the order status to confirm payment; don't rely on the browser's return page alone.
Daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly
Prepaid billing, from $20.2/day. For a short-term trial, start with daily billing; for ongoing use, compare the full-period prices.
Renew before your machine expires
Check expiration reminders and renewal invoices in the console. Before renewing, verify the machine and billing period. Confirm the configuration and back up your data before changing plans or adding storage.
Before you order
Check these four things first
Check what's included before choosing a configuration. Cloud Mac gives you remote access to a physical Mac, not every external test device. You'll need to provide your own project dependencies, certificates and business data.
How long does setup take?
Delivery is typically within 15 minutes of payment confirmation; check the console for actual status. USDT-TRC20 orders are processed after on-chain confirmation. Once the machine is ready, get your IP and credentials. Cloning large dependencies, downloading toolchains and the first build take additional time.
Is this a virtual machine? Are physical mobile devices included?
No. Each order provides a dedicated Mac mini M4, with CPU, memory and storage not shared with others. Run the macOS desktop, command-line tools and simulators. Remote physical iPhone and iPad devices aren't included; check requirements before testing with external devices.
Can I switch Xcode versions?
Manage toolchains to suit your project and use xcode-select to choose the developer directory. Before you start, check macOS and Xcode compatibility, available storage and project SDK requirements. Record versions in your pipeline to avoid using different toolchains in desktop and SSH sessions.
What happens to my data when my machine expires?
Check expiration reminders in the console and renew before your machine expires. Data on machines that aren't renewed is handled according to the service terms and order agreement; don't rely on post-expiration retention as a backup. Export your code, models, build artifacts and certificates before expiry. Submit a support ticket if you have questions.
Developer notes
Clear guides to setup and connectivity
Explore project environments, remote connections and billing. Start with reproducible checks, then decide whether to move your long-term workflow to the cloud.
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Singapore / Tokyo / Seoul / Hong Kong