ControllerKeys vs InputConfig
ControllerKeys
kevintang.xyz
InputConfig
inputconfig.comSide by side
| Figure | ControllerKeys | InputConfig |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Controller Mapper Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Privacy | The app uses pseudonymous opt-out usage analytics and says raw controller reports, typed text, mappings, scripts, quick text, and configuration are not sent as analytics. | The privacy policy says settings, presets, calibration data, and usage statistics stay on the Mac, and the app makes no network calls in normal use. |
| Purpose | ControllerKeys turns game controllers or an Apple TV Siri Remote into keyboard and mouse input for a Mac. | InputConfig maps controllers, MIDI devices, and a Mac’s own keyboard, mouse, and trackpad to keyboard and mouse actions across macOS apps. |
| Support | The page links to a Discord community and issue reporting and lists email support at [email protected]. | The privacy policy directs questions to the project’s issue tracker. |
Plans
In their own words
ControllerKeys
ControllerKeys has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
InputConfig
InputConfig maps controllers and a Mac’s keyboard, mouse, and trackpad to keyboard and mouse actions across macOS apps. It supports DualSense, DualSense Edge, DualShock 4, Xbox, Switch Pro, Joy-Cons, Stadia, 8BitDo, Steam Controller, and MFi or HID gamepads. Mappings can trigger keystrokes, clicks, pointer movement, scrolling, typed phrases, macros, MIDI notes, and system functions, including hold, double-tap, chord, and turbo actions. InputConfig can also send MIDI notes, control changes, and pitch bend through a virtual MIDI port for GarageBand, Logic, and other DAWs. The editor offers per-app profiles and profile switching, along with more than 450 presets for games, apps, and workflows. The maker describes accessibility support for adaptive controllers, one-stick driving, spoken feedback, dictation, and zoom. InputConfig is free and open source under the MIT license. It requires macOS 14 or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Virtual-controller output is not available.