What is Shortap used for?

Shortap is a Mac app that turns taps on the left or right side of a MacBook into shortcuts, with 50+ built-in actions or any Apple Shortcut. It is a good fit for taking screenshots with a tap and pausing media or muting without a keyboard.

How much does Shortap cost?

Shortap is a paid product with no free plan. One-time payment from $5 for 1 device, with 2 and 3 device options; 14-day refund.

Is Shortap open source?

No. Shortap is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include Rectangle, Maccy and Espanso.

What are some alternatives to Shortap?

Shortap competes with BetterTouchTool, Keyboard Maestro and Apple Shortcuts.

Shortap: features, pricing and alternatives

About Shortap

Shortap is a native macOS app that reads the MacBook's built-in motion sensor so that physical taps trigger actions. Tapping the left or right side once, twice or three times gives six configurable gestures, each assigned to one of more than 50 built-in actions or any shortcut built in the Apple Shortcuts app. It needs macOS 14 or later and a supported Apple silicon MacBook, and Intel Macs are not supported.

Actions cover screenshots and clipboard, media and volume, microphone and display brightness, window and workspace management, lock and sleep, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggles, ejecting disks, emptying the Trash, battery status and custom keyboard shortcuts, apps and URLs. Pricing is a one-time payment from $5 for one device, listed against $9, with lifetime updates and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Key features

Six tap gestures on the left and right sides
50+ built-in actions
Run any Apple Shortcut with a tap
Screenshot, media and window controls
Free lifetime updates included
Uses the MacBook's motion sensor

Good fit for

Taking screenshots with a tap
Pausing media or muting without a keyboard

Tags: macos; shortcuts; tap-gestures; productivity; macbook; automation

Shortap: questions and answers

What is Shortap used for?: Shortap is a Mac app that turns taps on the left or right side of a MacBook into shortcuts, with 50+ built-in actions or any Apple Shortcut. It is a good fit for taking screenshots with a tap and pausing media or muting without a keyboard.
How much does Shortap cost?: Shortap is a paid product with no free plan. One-time payment from $5 for 1 device, with 2 and 3 device options; 14-day refund.
Is Shortap open source?: No. Shortap is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include Rectangle, Maccy and Espanso.
What are some alternatives to Shortap?: Shortap competes with BetterTouchTool, Keyboard Maestro and Apple Shortcuts.