Frequently Asked Questions

KeyScreen is a macOS menu bar app, so it doesn't have a traditional window. Launch it from Launchpad or type "KeyScreen" in Spotlight and press Return. Once it's running, you'll see a KeyScreen icon in the menu bar. Click it to show keystrokes, customize overlays, and access settings. You can also toggle features with keyboard shortcuts.

If there's not enough space in your menu bar, the KeyScreen icon might be hidden. Use a utility like Ice (free and open source) to declutter your menu bar and free up space. Watch this video to see how it works.

You can click on the chat bubble found at the bottom right of this page. Sometimes it can take a few hours to get a response.

Additionally, you can ask on X, and follow @softal_io for updates.

Yes, you can purchase KeyScreen directly on the website. After a successful payment, you’ll receive a macOS .dmg installer and a license key to activate the app on your device.

Yes. We have five default themes to choose from.

Yes. Customize colors, fonts, sizes, shapes, spacing, and more. Save and switch quickly.

Yes, all displays will use the same theme.

Absolutely. KeyScreen supports multiple displays simultaneously. You can position the key overlays wherever you want, on any display.

Yes, you can position the key overlays independently on each display. KeyScreen even remembers those positions when you reconnect a monitor.

KeyScreen automatically updates the display list and remembers your last setup when the monitor is reconnected.

Yes. The key overlays are crisp and scale cleanly in recordings. Being a native app, it consumes fewer resources, leaving more room for your screen recording apps.

KeyScreen should work seamlessly with any screen recording app. A few notable ones are OBS, ScreenFlow, CleanShot X, and QuickTime.

Yes. Toggle visibility with a global keyboard shortcut to keep your workflow smooth. You can set your own custom key shortcuts for the main actions.

Absolutely. KeyScreen works with every keyboard layout, including QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, Arabic, and more.

If some keys are unfamiliar, review the official Mac documentation to learn what each symbol means.

The symbols resemble the keyboard shortcuts for the specific operation. The basic keys and their symbols are shown below:

Key	Symbol
Command	⌘
Control	⌃
Option	⌥
Shift	⇧
Slash	/

You can contact support by clicking the chat bubble at the bottom right of this page.

If you purchased on the Mac App Store, request a refund by following Apple's instructions.

It depends on where you purchased KeyScreen. If you bought it from the Mac App Store, purchases are linked to your Apple ID and you can use KeyScreen on all your devices signed in with the same Apple ID. For purchases made directly from our website or other channels, the license terms may vary.