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Keyty vs Key Codes

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Keyty

7.5
Utilities

Keyboard and mouse input visualizer

Key Codes

8.0
Utilities

Display key code, unicode value and modifier keys state for any key combination

Metric Keyty Key Codes
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 88 24
90-day Installs 88 52
365-day Installs 88 334
Version 1.5.0 2.2.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 88 40
GitHub Forks 4 3
Open Issues 5 -
License BSD-3-Clause BSD-3-Clause
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 9d ago 2y ago
First Seen Aug 22, 2026 Jun 25, 2013

Reviews

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

Key Codes

Key Codes is a valuable tool for developers and power users, providing real-time key code and Unicode information, as well as modifier key states. Its utility in debugging and scripting makes it a must-have for those working with keyboard inputs.

Key Codes displays key codes, Unicode values, and modifier key states for any key combination.

Pros

  • + Essential for developers and power users working with keyboard inputs
  • + Real-time feedback on key codes and modifier states
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - Niche audience may limit feature requests
  • - Steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with key codes