Limelight
A KeyCastr alternative with more than keystrokes
KeyCastr shows the keys you press on screen. Limelight does that too — with a clean, large on-screen badge — and adds a cursor spotlight and freehand drawing, so your whole demo is easy to follow.
Showing keystrokes is essential for tutorials, but it is only one of the cues your audience needs. They also lose your cursor and miss what you are pointing at.
Limelight bundles all three: press ⌃⌥2 for on-screen keystrokes, ⌃⌥1 to spotlight your cursor, and ⌃⌥3 to draw on screen. It only shows shortcut combinations and special keys, keeping recordings clean, and runs as a native notarized menu-bar app.
It is a one-time $9 with a 7-day free trial — no subscription.
Why Limelight
- ▸Clean on-screen keystroke display (shortcuts + special keys)
- ▸Plus cursor spotlight and live screen drawing
- ▸Native, notarized, lightweight menu-bar app
- ▸One-time $9, free 7-day trial
7-day free trial · no card required · macOS 14+
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One-time payment, no subscription. 7-day free trial, then $9 (launch price, regular $15). macOS 14+, notarized by Apple.
FAQ
- Is Limelight like KeyCastr?
- Yes, for keystroke display — and it adds cursor spotlight and screen drawing in the same app.
- Does it show every key?
- It shows shortcut combinations and special keys, not normal typing, to keep recordings clean.
- What does it cost?
- A one-time $9 (launch price), with a 7-day free trial and no subscription.