Hoy 1.0.1 Mac App Lets You Share Files by Dragging Them Onto Contacts' Faces

Mac users looking for a streamlined alternative to AirDrop and Messages can now check out Hoy, a macOS application developed by Dominik Kandravý. Recently updated to version 1.0.1, the tool places contacts' pictures directly into the menu bar. Users can share photos, notes, screen recordings, and to-do lists by dragging a file onto a contact's face, automatically routing the item to their channel even across long distances. Holding down a picture allows users to record voice messages that the app automatically transcribes.

Built on Apple's CloudKit rather than proprietary servers, Hoy stores shared files within the host's iCloud account, meaning transferred data counts toward individual storage allowances. The app supports disappearing messages that can be set to delete automatically after a day, three days, a week, a month, or kept indefinitely. Following its initial pre-release in August 2026, major updates in November brought a redesigned interface, enhanced offline capabilities, file forwarding, and FaceTime shortcuts.

The free tier allows users to host up to three channels while joining an unlimited number of others, whereas the Pro version is available as a one-time $29 purchase that unlocks Finder integration and removes channel restrictions. Requiring an Apple account and macOS 26 or later, Hoy offers a playful yet functional ecosystem for desktop users who frequently collaborate.

Should you buy it? If you regularly share quick clips and notes between Mac-using friends and want to bypass traditional messaging windows, the free tier is worth a download, while heavy users might find value in the $29 Pro unlock.