TapNoiseCompare
Mac keyboard sound apps, compared.
Most of these apps add a click to every key. Here is what else each of the 6 apps does and what it costs, from each maker’s own site, so you can pick the right one. We make TapNoise, so check the other apps’ sites too.
| Feature | TapNoise | Klack | Mechvibes | Thock | KeyClicker | TypeLouder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | US$7.99 one time, plus tax | US$4.99 on the App Store; pricing model not stated | Free, open source under the MIT licence | Not stated. Open source under the MIT licence | Free, with an in-app purchase: All Access Lifetime, US$1.99 | US$2.99; pricing model not stated |
| Trial or refund | 14-day refund, no trial | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Macs per purchase | 2 Macs | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Needs | macOS 14 or later. Motion features need a MacBook with a motion sensor | macOS 15.0 or later | macOS (Intel and Apple silicon builds), Windows and Linux. Minimum macOS version not stated | macOS 13.5 or later | macOS 14 or later | macOS 15.5 or later |
| Open source | No | Not stated | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated |
| Sounds | 20 sounds | Not stated. Its site names seven switch sets | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| A sound for every keyEach keystroke plays a sound. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Switch-style soundsSounds modelled on mechanical switches. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Your own sound packsAdd sound packs you made yourself. | No | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| A desktop buddyTappy, a keycap that reacts as you type. | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| MacBook body soundsSlaps, lid creaks and charger or USB chimes. | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guard ModeAn alarm if the MacBook is lifted or the charger is pulled. | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Clean ModeLocks the keys for a minute, so you can wipe them. | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Agent soundsSounds when Claude Code, Codex or Cursor is done or needs you. | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Knock commandsKnock twice to play or pause music, or mute your mic in a call. | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Other apps’ prices and features are taken from their own sites, store pages and repositories, checked on 9 October 2026. “Not listed” means we could not find it there; the app may still have it. “Not stated” means the source does not say. TapNoise is our app. If something here is wrong, email support@tapnoise.com and we will fix it.
Which one is right for you?
TapNoise
Pick it if you want more than key sounds: 20 sounds, Tappy on your desktop, slap and lid sounds, Guard Mode, Clean Mode, agent sounds and knocks. It is US$7.99 once, for up to 2 Macs.
Klack
Pick it if you want spatial audio or one of its named switch sets, and you are on macOS 15 or later.
Mechvibes
Pick it if you want a free, open-source app, or you want to make your own sound packs, on macOS, Windows or Linux.
Thock
Pick it if you want an open-source app with custom sound packs, or want to switch sounds from Raycast or the command line.
KeyClicker
Pick it if you mainly want a typewriter or mechanical typing sound, and you are happy to start free with a US$1.99 lifetime in-app purchase.
TypeLouder
Pick it if you want one mechanical click per keystroke, with adjustable volume and no network permissions, for US$2.99.
Looking for an alternative?
- Klack alternativesOther keyboard sound apps, for when Klack isn’t the right fit
- Mechvibes alternativesOther keyboard sound apps, for when Mechvibes isn’t the right fit
- Thock alternativesOther keyboard sound apps, for when Thock isn’t the right fit
- KeyClicker alternativesOther keyboard sound apps, for when KeyClicker isn’t the right fit
- TypeLouder alternativesOther keyboard sound apps, for when TypeLouder isn’t the right fit
Pay once. Keep it.
US$7.99 once, plus tax, for up to 2 Macs, with a 14-day refund and no subscription. For Macs on macOS 14 or later.