InputAnchor InputAnchor

For macOS · per-app input source control

Lock your Mac's input source. Per app, every time.

InputAnchor keeps macOS switched to the exact keyboard input source you choose for each app — no more losing a sentence to an accidental language flip.

Free 14-day trial · then $4.99 one-time · up to 3 devices

Requires macOS 14+. Paid activation requires Apple Silicon or a T2 chip — see system requirements below.

InputAnchor rule manager window showing per-app input source rules

Quiet but strict

Set the rule once per app. It holds.

Per-app rules

Set which input source each app should use. InputAnchor switches for you and holds it there — switch apps, and it switches back automatically.

Works with real-world IMEs

Verified against widely used input methods such as WeChat's Chinese IME and Japanese Kotoeri, including their internal lock/switch behavior — not just plain keyboard layout swaps.

Device-bound licensing

Your license is cryptographically bound to your Mac's Secure Enclave, not a copyable file. One license covers up to 3 devices.

Website rules

Set input source by domain in Chrome too — website rules take priority over app rules, so github.com and docs in your native language can each keep their own default.

Lives in your menu bar

Lightweight, unobtrusive, one click away.

No Dock icon, no background noise. Check your current rule, lock an input source on the spot, or jump into rule management — all from the same menu bar item.

$4.99 one-time
  • Up to 3 Mac devices per license
  • No subscription, no recurring fee
  • Free trial available before you buy
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Tried it and want to keep it? Buy now to unlock for good.

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System requirements. InputAnchor requires macOS 14 or later. Because paid license activation uses your Mac's Secure Enclave to bind your license to your device, Macs without Apple Silicon or a T2 chip (for example, some 2019 iMac models) cannot complete paid activation, even though the free trial works normally. If you're unsure whether your Mac qualifies, check "About This Mac," or contact us before purchasing.