Report updated May 5, 2026
MuteKey
For remote workers and power users who require quick, reliable microphone toggling across various applications.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
MuteKey is an established utilities app that is completely free.
What is MuteKey?
Current Momentum
v1.0 · 3w ago
IntenseLast updated 22d ago. 3 versions tracked.
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
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What Are The Key Features?
Allows users to unmute the microphone only while holding a designated hotkey.
Provides a visual overlay notification whenever the microphone mute status is toggled.
Enables users to specify exactly which microphone hardware the app should control.
Offers a lightweight status indicator in the menu bar to show current mute state.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Dave Cheng
Developing niche utility and entertainment apps for iOS and Mac. Focused on providing accessible tools for visual assistance and creative media manipulation.
Portfolio
7
Apps
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Key Takeaways
MuteKey offers a simple, hotkey-driven solution for microphone management, though users have requested more robust state-persistence features.
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