Comparison

Greatwave TV vs mechkeys

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

Head to head
About

Greatwave TV

Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your pay TV provider on your mobile devices. Control your set-top box, schedule DVR recordings, and browse program guides from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV channels
  • Browse program guide
  • Access on-demand content
  • Schedule and manage DVR recordings
  • Control set-top box
  • Transfer playback between devices
Features
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ABOUT THIS APP GreatWave TV is the perfect way to watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded TV content at home and on the go! Within GreatWave TV’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your Pay TV provider. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to or from your set top boxes (provided by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the GreatWave TV App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings (if available in your Pay TV Service) REQUIREMENTS - Check with your Pay TV Provider to see if GreatWave TV is compatible with your current service. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.

About

mechkeys

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MechKeys is a satisfying, tactile experience for anyone who loves mechanical keyboards. Tap a customizable mini keyboard on your iPhone or iPad, hear authentic-style switch sounds, feel subtle haptics, and watch smooth key animations—designed to feel like a small keyboard on your desk. Core experience Interactive keyboard — Tap up to six keys with responsive press animations and feedback tuned for a “real switch” feel. Session stats — Track taps in your current session, see an at-a-glance speed readout, and follow your lifetime key-press total. Sounds & haptics — Choose from built-in switch sound profiles so each tap matches the vibe you want. Deep customization — Adjust how many keys you use (up to six), set colors and labels per key, pick background and plate colors, and choose UI and mono fonts so the whole screen matches your style. Themes & sound packs — Browse sound packs with descriptions and a live preview keyboard; apply looks and sounds to your setup. This release is free: browse and preview packs; paid packs are not sold in this version. Leaderboards — See how you rank on a global leaderboard, or switch to friends once you’re signed in and following people. Account & privacy — Create an account to sync progress and social features, or use the app as a guest with prompts to sign in when it makes sense. Access privacy policy and account deletion from your profile when you’re signed in. Accessibility Built with VoiceOver in mind: labeled screens, controls, and keys; Reduce Motion reduces key animations while keeping sound and haptic feedback. Whether you want a quick stress-relief tap session or you’re chasing the top spot on the board, MechKeys turns your device into a pocket-sized mechanical keyboard playground.

Screenshots

Greatwave TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Greatwave TV at 4 against mechkeys's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Greatwave TV versus mechkeys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreatwave TVmechkeys
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 34 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGreatWave Communications / The Conneaut Telephone CompanyKame House Dev Studio LLC

In-app purchases

None

Greatwave TV

No in-app purchases

None

mechkeys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Greatwave TV free?
Greatwave TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mechkeys free?
mechkeys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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