mechkeys vs Thocky

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.

Thocky — a mechanical keyboard sound playground Ever wanted to hear a keyboard before buying it? Thocky puts 36 switch sounds — recorded from real mechanical keyboards — at your fingertips. ◆ 36 switches • The classics: Blue (clicky), Red (linear), Brown (tactile), Black • Keycap comparison: the same switch sounds different with ABS vs PBT caps • Full-travel versions: satisfying bottomed-out strokes • Electrocapacitive: Topre, Topre Purple, and the legendary HHKB thock • Community favorites: Holy Panda, Alpaca, NK Cream, Oreo, Crystal Purple, Inks, Box Navy, Tealios • Vintage: Blue Alps, IBM buckling spring, an antique manual typewriter • Office membrane: the soft rubber-dome clatter, no clicks • Just for fun: a real typewriter (ding on Enter!) and a duck ◆ Feels like the real thing • Separate press/release sounds, subtle per-key variation • Dedicated samples for spacebar, enter, and backspace • Haptics tuned to each switch — rigid for clicky, soft for linear • Multi-touch typing with zero-latency response ◆ Little delights • Keys light up in the switch color with tiny sparks • A floating preview shows what you type, then fades away • A tap counter tracks your daily thocks At the office, on the train, or before bed — whenever you miss that mechanical feel, just thock. — Sounds are sourced from open-source community recordings (kbsim, Mechvibes, daktilo — MIT/CC0 licensed). Cherry MX, Topre, HHKB, IBM and other marks are property of their respective owners; this app is not affiliated with them.