# AirKey

> iPhone wireless keyboard for Mac input via local network. (iPhone/iPad app by Catalystwo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airkey/id326418117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Catalystwo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651079501)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airkey/id326418117/reviews.md

## What is AirKey?

==First==
Download & Install Mac app
http://www.catalystwo.com/download/AirKey.zip
Mac OSX 10.7 - 10.9.x


How to use…

1.  Choose an application you want to type into (e.g. TextEdit) and make inputting ready on that application.

2.  Open AirKey app on iPhone.  First time you connect, choose your iPhone from "Device".  Connection should start automatically next time.

3.  Type something on the iPhone then tap “Send”.  The text should be typed on your Mac.


===Note===
AirKey for Mac is a menu bar application.  The icon does not appear in Dock.  It does appear on the main menu bar (at the top of the screen.)

Your Mac and iPhone should be on the same local network (They need to be connected to “Bonjour” network.)

This application uses clipboard.  When your Mac receives text from your iPhone, it copies it to a clipboard, then it is pasted to the destination application. 

Open “Send Message to Device” then type message in the window to send text back to iPhone.


-------
Mac® and Bonjour®  are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

## Key features

- Use iPhone as Mac keyboard
- Wireless text input
- Send text to Mac apps
- Menu bar application
- Clipboard integration
- Send messages back to iPhone

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airkey/id326418117/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 改行が出来ません😭

*2020-10-29*

シンプルでいいと思いますが、改行が出来ません。

### 4/5 — 使いやすいです

*2014-07-07*

もう少し送る欄が大きければ使いやすい。常に連動して文字が打てるともっといいですね。

## Frequently asked questions about AirKey

### How do I connect AirKey between my iPhone and Mac?

Ensure both your iPhone and Mac are on the same local network and connected to Bonjour. Open the AirKey app on your iPhone and select your Mac from the 'Device' list for the initial connection. Subsequent connections should be automatic.

### What Mac operating systems does AirKey support?

AirKey is compatible with Mac OSX versions 10.7 through 10.9.x. The Mac application is a menu bar utility, meaning its icon appears at the top of your screen rather than in the Dock.

### How does AirKey transfer text?

AirKey utilizes your device's clipboard. When you send text from your iPhone, it's copied to your Mac's clipboard and then pasted into the active application you've selected for input.

### Can I send messages from my Mac back to my iPhone with AirKey?

Yes, AirKey allows two-way communication. You can open the 'Send Message to Device' option on your Mac, type a message, and send it back to your iPhone.

### Is AirKey free to use?

Yes, AirKey is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this utility.

### Does AirKey have ads?

No, AirKey does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the update frequency for AirKey?

The latest version of AirKey, 1.0, was released on June 14, 2014. As of its last update on the same date, there have been no subsequent updates.

### What is the age rating for AirKey?

AirKey has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2014-06-14

No release notes.

## Apps similar to AirKey

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Oftentype - Shortcuts Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oftentype-shortcuts-keyboard/id1620570081) | 4.8 (4) | Free | Utilities |
| [Photo Cleaner - PhotoSwipe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-cleaner-photoswipe/id6748684876) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [Easy Shortcut Key](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-shortcut-key/id6752800135) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [Developer - Create App Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-create-app-guide/id6741387229) | 4.7 (52) | Free | Utilities |
| [AI Noise Reducer Audio Enhance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-noise-reducer-audio-enhance/id6737981474) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [Remote Trackpad: Virtual Tool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-trackpad-virtual-tool/id1572422325) | 3.7 (38) | Free | Utilities |

## More apps by Catalystwo

- [PocketWatch - 3D Clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketwatch-3d-clock/id301408167)
- [PictureWall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturewall/id303700019)
- [Quick Notes Widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-widget/id326099922)
- [筆談パット](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id367196546)
- [New Zealand Nature Sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-zealand-nature-sounds/id402639189)

All apps by Catalystwo: https://appshunter.io/developer/1651079501

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*