Advent App

Deskpins | For Mac Link

Fill 24 doors with photos, videos, GIFs, YouTube clips and messages. Send the calendar to a partner, a friend, your kids — anyone you care about — and let them open one surprise per day from December 1st.

Advent App running on an iPhone

Deskpins | For Mac Link

While there is no official "DeskPins" version for macOS, the functionality of pinning a window to stay "Always on Top" is highly sought after by Mac users. Since traditional DeskPins was designed for Windows, Mac users typically rely on dedicated third-party utilities or built-in features for specific apps. Best "Always on Top" Alternatives for Mac (2026)

Summary

Afloat

: A classic free tool for Mac (Snow Leopard and later) that mimics DeskPins' behavior. Note that newer macOS versions may require specific workarounds or SIP (System Integrity Protection) disabling for this older app to function. deskpins for mac link

How it works

1

Create

Tap "+", pick a recipient name and a design, choose a cover photo. Done in 30 seconds.

2

Fill

Tap any of the 24 doors and add a photo, video, GIF, YouTube link or message — in any order.

3

Send

Tap "Send", confirm your name, and share the link. The recipient opens one door per day from December 1st.

While there is no official "DeskPins" version for macOS, the functionality of pinning a window to stay "Always on Top" is highly sought after by Mac users. Since traditional DeskPins was designed for Windows, Mac users typically rely on dedicated third-party utilities or built-in features for specific apps. Best "Always on Top" Alternatives for Mac (2026)

Summary

Afloat

: A classic free tool for Mac (Snow Leopard and later) that mimics DeskPins' behavior. Note that newer macOS versions may require specific workarounds or SIP (System Integrity Protection) disabling for this older app to function.

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