Comparison

Tiny Softbox vs KeyCodeCheck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tiny Softbox

This utility app provides adjustable lighting for various needs, from photography and video calls to reading and tracing. Customize brightness, color temperature, and filters, with options to save presets and hide controls for a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Color temperature control (Kelvin)
  • Adjustable color filters
  • Saveable presets
  • Hideable controls
  • Cross-device availability
Features
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A simple app with many use cases, from lighting up your face during video calls to helping you set the perfect light for your photography. App features: → Brightness slider → Temperature slider in Kelvin → Color filter with adjustable intensity → Presets for saving your favorite settings → Hide controls with a single tap or click → Available on all your devices Examples of use cases: → Softbox or accent light for photography → Support light for video calls in dark environments → Light box when tracing and drawing → Reading light → Mood light → Flashlight → Whenever else you might need some extra light Tiny Softbox is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Please reach out at hi@alexandersandberg.com if you have any questions, feedback, or just want to say hi! Made with love in Austria.

About

KeyCodeCheck

Features
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The new feature is called "Key Grid." The key codes are displayed in a grid format. It automatically scrolls and highlights according to the keys you type. You can quickly and comprehensively check which keys are correctly recognized or not recognized by your device. --- "KeyCodeCheck" is an easy-to-use hardware keyboard keycode confirmation app with a simple UI for intuitive operation. Features: 1. Intuitive UI: With a straightforward design, navigating the app is effortless. No complicated procedures are required—just open, type a key, and confirm. That's it. 2. Key Typed Confirmation: Simply type a key, and its corresponding keycode is instantly displayed. This user-friendly app allows you to quickly retrieve the information you need. 3. Compatibility with Various Keyboards: Compatible with a variety of hardware keyboards, whether USB or Bluetooth connected. No need to worry about the connection method; you can check the keycodes for any keyboard. 4. Support for Special Keys: Shift key, Command key, Option key, Capslock key, and other special keys are supported. It works seamlessly with the operation of your familiar keyboard. 5. Keydown/Keyup Display: Displaying both the moment a key is pressed (keydown) and released (keyup), this feature is perfect for those who want to closely examine keyboard behavior. 6. Key Grid The key codes are displayed in a grid format. It automatically scrolls and highlights according to the keys you type. You can quickly and comprehensively check which keys are correctly recognized or not recognized by your device. Explore and confirm keyboard keycodes effortlessly with "KeyCodeCheck". Quickly identify the keycodes for each key on your device. Feel free to ask questions or provide feedback. Enjoy the simplicity of KeyCodeCheck.

Screenshots

Tiny Softbox4 screens
KeyCodeCheck2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KeyCodeCheck at Free against Tiny Softbox's $1.99. Tiny Softbox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

KeyCodeCheck is free to download; Tiny Softbox costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Softbox ships an update every 2 weeks, KeyCodeCheck every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tiny Softbox versus KeyCodeCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny SoftboxKeyCodeCheck
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SandbergKenta Akimoto

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Softbox

No in-app purchases

None

KeyCodeCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Softbox free?
Tiny Softbox costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyCodeCheck free?
KeyCodeCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tiny Softbox or KeyCodeCheck have ads?
Neither Tiny Softbox nor KeyCodeCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Softbox or KeyCodeCheck?
Tiny Softbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and KeyCodeCheck every 2 months. Most recently, Tiny Softbox was updated on October 10, 2026 and KeyCodeCheck on October 7, 2026.

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