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KeyCastr vs Keyty
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
KeyCastr
8.0Open-source keystroke visualiser
Keyty
7.5Keyboard and mouse input visualizer
| Metric | KeyCastr | Keyty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.4K | 88 |
| 90-day Installs | 3.8K | 88 |
| 365-day Installs | 13.5K | 88 |
| Version | 0.11.0 | 1.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14.7K | 88 |
| GitHub Forks | 559 | 4 |
| Open Issues | 92 | 5 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 9d ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Reviews
KeyCastr
KeyCastr is an open-source keystroke visualizer that displays your keyboard input in real-time, making it ideal for presentations, demos, and teaching. It offers customization options for appearance and functionality, appealing to educators, developers, and anyone needing to showcase keyboard actions.
Visually displays keystrokes on the screen in real-time.
Pros
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Customizable appearance and functionality
- + Useful for presentations and teaching
- + Real-time keystroke visualization
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Niche tool with limited appeal beyond specific use cases
- - Requires some setup and customization
Keyty
Keyty is a modern, open-source tool that visualizes keyboard and mouse inputs in real-time, offering developers and users a unique way to track and understand their interaction patterns.
Visualizes keyboard and mouse inputs in real-time.
Pros
- + Real-time visualization of input interactions
- + Modern and sleek design
- + Open-source with BSD-3-Clause license
Cons
- - Some reported bugs affecting user experience
- - Limited community traction