You suspect something is going on at a shared Mac, such as a child chatting with strangers or a family computer used in ways you can't see, but you have no record of what actually happened. Perfect Keylogger for Mac is built to give you that record by logging activity quietly in the background and sending it to you.
Quick facts
- Developer: BlazingTools Software
- Platform: Apple computers (MacBook, MacBook Air/Pro, iMac, Mac mini) running macOS
- Compatibility: recent macOS versions, including Monterey, Big Sur and Catalina, and older ones below those
- Trial: a free Lite edition is offered for testing. It has basic activity recording and no remote reporting.
Key features
Invisible keystroke recording
The program records all keystrokes invisibly, so the person using the Mac doesn't see it running. Passwords are recorded as well.
Both sides of Messages chats
It captures chats in both directions, so you read the whole conversation and not just what one person typed.
Websites and screenshots
It logs websites visited in the popular browsers and takes activity screenshots. A built-in log viewer lets you page through them, and a slideshow playback is included.
Logs delivered by email or FTP
You don't have to sit at the Mac to read the logs. They go to your email or are uploaded to a website by FTP, and you can read the emails on a PC or any other device that receives mail.
Windows inside a virtual machine, plus site blocking
If the Mac runs Windows through Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, keystrokes and screenshots in those Windows applications are recorded too. You can also block selected websites and protect the program with a password.
Who it's for
It suits parents who want to see what their children do online, and people who need to monitor a Mac they own or administer. Use it only where monitoring is legal and where the people using the computer have been told, or where you are legally entitled to monitor them.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers keystrokes, chats, websites and screenshots in one program
- Remote delivery by email or FTP
- A free Lite version lets you try the basics first
- Can be installed for every Mac user
Cons
- The free Lite version has no remote reporting
- Recording passwords and chats secretly raises privacy and legal questions, so you need to be sure you are allowed to use it
FAQs
Can I get the logs without touching the Mac?
Yes. Logs can be sent to your email or uploaded by FTP to a website.
Can I try it before buying?
The Lite edition is free and shows the basic recording options, but it has no remote reporting.
Does it record chats?
Yes. Chats are recorded in both directions for the popular instant messengers.
Does it work with Windows in a virtual machine?
Yes. Keystrokes and screenshots are recorded in Windows applications run through Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion or similar.
System requirements
A Mac running a recent macOS version, including Monterey, Big Sur or Catalina, or an older release.