A beautiful kaomoji picker for macOS. Quickly find and copy Japanese emoticons right from your menu bar — perfect for chats, social media, and creative writing.
Contact the developer
If you have questions, suggestions or found a bug — write to: help@alexeybychkov.com I usually reply within 1-3 business days.
Pricing
How much does Kaomi cost?
Kaomi is free to download and use. All core features are available at no cost. There is an optional one-time purchase — Kaomi Pro for $4.99 — that unlocks additional features.
What's included in the free version?
The free version gives you full access to Kaomi's main functionality: - Browse the full kaomoji library - Copy kaomoji to clipboard with one click - Quick access from the menu bar - Search by category - Drag & drop kaomoji anywhere
What does Kaomi Pro unlock?
Kaomi Pro adds extra features: - Favorites — save your most-used kaomoji for instant access - Custom collections — create your own kaomoji groups - Custom kaomoji — add your own emoticons to the library - Recent history — see all recently used kaomoji
Is Kaomi Pro a subscription?
No. Kaomi Pro is a one-time purchase of $4.99. Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees, no hidden costs.
What if I bought Pro on another Mac?
Click "Restore Purchase" in the app's Pro screen, sign in with the same Apple ID you used for the purchase, and Pro will be unlocked automatically.
Does Pro work with Family Sharing?
Yes. Kaomi Pro supports Family Sharing — share your purchase with up to 5 family members at no extra cost.
Refund policy
Refunds are handled by Apple. To request a refund: 1. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com 2. Sign in with your Apple ID 3. Find your Tireo Pro purchase and request a refund
Usage
How do I open Kaomi?
Click the Kaomi icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen. A popup will appear with all kaomoji categories.
How do I copy a kaomoji?
Just click on any kaomoji — it will be copied to your clipboard automatically. Then paste it anywhere with Cmd + V.
Can I drag kaomoji to other apps?
Yes. Click and hold any kaomoji, then drag it directly into Messages, Notes, Slack, or any text field.
How do I search for a specific kaomoji?
Use the search bar at the top of the Kaomi popup. You can search by category name or mood (happy, sad, angry, etc.).
Can I add my own kaomoji?
Tireo automatically deteaYes, with Kaomi Pro. Open Settings → Custom Kaomoji to add your own emoticons to the library.cts the language of the selected text and applies appropriate rules. You can also force a specific language in Settings → Language.
Privacy
Does Kaomi collect my data?
No. Kaomi does not collect, store or transmit any personal data. The app runs locally on your Mac.
Where are my settings stored?
Locally on your device. Your favorites and custom kaomoji are stored on your Mac using standard macOS storage and synced via iCloud (if enabled).
Does Kaomi need an internet connection?
Kaomi works fully offline. Internet is only used for: - Processing Kaomi Pro purchase through the App Store - Restoring previous purchases