ShowyEdge vs KeyCastr
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ShowyEdge
8.0Visible indicator of the current input source
KeyCastr
8.0Open-source keystroke visualiser
| Metric | ShowyEdge | KeyCastr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 24 | 969 |
| 90-day Installs | 66 | 3.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 200 | 13.4K |
| Version | 6.3.0 | 0.10.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 339 | 14.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 15 | 559 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 92 |
| License | Unlicense | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 5, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ShowyEdge
ShowyEdge provides a visible indicator for the current input source, ideal for users who frequently switch between keyboard layouts or input methods. Its clean design and utility make it a handy tool for enhancing productivity.
ShowyEdge provides a visible indicator for the current input source on macOS.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Useful for users who switch between multiple input sources
- + Clean and minimal design
Cons
- - Limited customization options
- - No automatic updates
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