JoyTap
Add typing sound to keyboard
Mac
Version 26.1.30.0
macOS 14.0 or later
21.6 MB
1 languages
JoyTap brings mechanical keyboard sounds to your Mac’s silent keyboard. This simple menu bar app plays authentic switch sounds as you type — across every app, from code editors to email. Whether you’re a developer grinding through code or a writer working on your next article, the audio feedback makes typing more satisfying and helps you stay focused for longer sessions.
Add mechanical keyboard sounds to your Mac
Choose from 10+ authentic switch profiles
Control volume and access from menu bar
Enjoy typing on any app across macOS
JoyTap features
Choose from authentic mechanical switch sounds
Select from 10+ realistic switch profiles based on real mechanical switches — Oreo, Crystal Purple, Topre Purple, and classic linear and tactile switches in both ABS and PBT variants. Each profile captures the distinct sound characteristics of its physical counterpart, from deep thocks to crisp clicks.
Access controls from your menu bar
JoyTap lives in your menu bar for quick access. Toggle sounds on or off instantly when you need silence, switch between different switch profiles with a single click, and customize settings without interrupting your workflow.
Fine-tune volume to match your environment
Adjust the sound level independently to suit any situation. Turn it up when working alone for maximum satisfaction, or lower it when you need to stay quiet in shared spaces or during calls.
Ratings and reviews
JoyTap
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79 ratings
Henry Qiu
Mar 10, 2026
App version: 26.1.30.0
I thought this was very silly when I first saw it, but figured I’d give it a shot. As someone that usually hates the sound of keyboard keys, I have to say this app is very fun and it does bring me joy. Would be fun to have mouse clicks for trackpad users as well.
Roger Bohn
Mar 9, 2026
App version: 26.1.30.0
I’ve been looking for this for years, and I wish Apple built it into the OS. Sadly, this is another app that is too obtrusive or awkward for what it does. 1. ALL the many sounds emulate old mechanical keyboards. I don’t care about “sounds from my youth;” I just want auditory feedback. 2. It has now stuck a small but permanent window into my screen. It says “open settings to close this tip,” but WHAT settings? From Setapp? From this app? (The window does not mention the name of the app, so it took several minutes to figure that out!) Nothing I have tried gets rid of the window. SETAPP Background apps should be UNOBTRUSIVE. This one isn’t.
AP
Mar 3, 2026
App version: 26.1.30.0
On macOS Sonoma, no sound comes out except the return key. Gave all the permissions, rebooted the mac, quit and relaunched the app, signed out and back in Setapp, no dice. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Response from Developer
Mar 7, 2026
Hey 👋. Sorry. I'm sorry you had a negative experience with JoyTap 🙏. It actually sounds pretty weird. The sound mechanism is the same for the return key as for all the others. Besides, I see that several hundred users are using Sonoma, and everything seems to work for them. I will try to research and make the system more reliable in future updates.
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