Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to PawseKeys

Shield your keyboard from kids and pets

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1
PawPause▲147
Lock your keyboard and prevent cats from causing chaos
Jun 2026 · miladsafarzadeh1.github.io · its alternatives →
2
Cats Lock▲91
Lock your Mac keyboard so your cat can walk on it.
May 2026 · catslock.app · its alternatives →
3
KeyTouch for Apple Watch▲136
Unlock, lock & enter your password on your Mac with  Watch
2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →
4
Swish▲410
The missing gesture layer for macOS.
2019 · highlyopinionated.co · its alternatives →
5
Mac Pet▲465
A menu bar pet that wakes and sleeps as you work
2024 · mac-pet.com · its alternatives →
6
Pawvis▲101
Control your Mac via camera & train gestures, local & FOSS
Aug 2026 · pawvis.app · its alternatives →
7
Latch C▲132
The first enterprise smart lock to work with Apple HomeKit.
2017 · door.com · its alternatives →
8
Remote Mouse & Keyboard▲67
Remote mouse & keyboard for Apple Mac, MacBook and PC
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
9
Shift Keyboard▲74
A keyboard for your Apple Watch
2019 · its alternatives →
10
KeyTouch▲224
Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone
2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →
11
Paw-Paw▲86
A tiny desktop pet for your Mac that types along with you
16d ago · paw-paw.pet · its alternatives →
12ST
Sesame, the wireless Mac lock▲43
2013 · atama.io · its alternatives →
13
HomeRun for HomeKit▲106
HomeKit actions on your wrist
2018 · homerun.app · its alternatives →
14
KeyKey Typing Tutor for Mac▲168
Hone your keyboard skills without the hassle
2018 · orsolabs.dev · its alternatives →
15
LockItUp▲141
Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch
2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →
16
Knock 2.0▲176
Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.
2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →
17
Keyboard Locker▲15
Lock and unlock keyboard for macOS
2019 · gumroad.com · its alternatives →
18
FlickType Watch Keyboard▲108
The Apple Watch's missing keyboard
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
19
Unlock▲77
Incredibly reliable smart lock
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
20
PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock▲265
I wrote this after the case of a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, was compelled to unlock her computer with her fingerprint. This resulted in access to her Desktop Signal on her computer, revealing sources and their conversations. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/washington-post-raid-pro... Edit: I've a lot more details about the legality and precedence on the apps landing page https://paniclock.github.io/
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
21
HyperCaps for macOS▲122
Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity
Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com · its alternatives →
22
Clicky▲144
AI buddy next to your cursor on Mac—sees, guides, helps you!
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
23
Peek▲96
The keyboard-first productivity tool for Mac that keeps critical info one keystroke away. Monitor dashboards, feeds, and tools without breaking your flow.
Dec 2025 · justpeek.app · its alternatives →
24
Typeeto▲144
Use your Mac's keyboard on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV
2015 · mac.eltima.com · its alternatives →

Also compare

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →