# Custom Keypad

> Create custom remote control keypads for computers from iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Out of Web Site! LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-keypad/id433683617 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Out of Web Site! LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/398340791)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-keypad/id433683617/reviews.md

## What is Custom Keypad?

For connection instructions, and more information, please visit our website : http://keypad.iosproapps.com

This app allows you to create custom keypads or keyboards that you can use to control your computer over the network from your iOS device. You start by creating a keypad layout, which includes buttons and other controls that you can easily arrange and customize. Then for each control, you define which actions to send to your computer when the control is touched. Actions can be keystrokes, such as keyboard shortcut commands, or mouse clicks such as the left, right or middle mouse buttons. Once you are connected to your computer, simply touch the controls on your keypad to control your computer from your iOS device! 


A SIMPLE EXAMPLE
For example, the keyboard shortcuts for copy, cut, and paste, are common to most programs. So using this app, you can create a simple keypad layout with three buttons, assigning each button to one of these keyboard shortcuts. Then with your new keypad, you can send copy, cut, or paste commands to your computer, just as if you were typing directly on your computer! 


FOR WORK OR PLAY 
People typically use this app to increase productivity by creating layouts that control software on their computer. Many people use this with software such as Photoshop, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Sibelius, web browsers, games, and more. Basically any software that has keyboard shortcuts can be controlled with this app!


FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE 
- Unlimited number of layouts.
- Single or multi-page layouts.
- Unlimited number of controls.
- Easily move or rearrange controls anywhere.
- Customize the size, color, image, and label of the buttons.
- Supports multiple gestures for each control (single tap, double tap, etc).
- Send any combination of keys, keyboard shortcuts, or mouse clicks.
- Send an unlimited number of keystrokes or mouse clicks.


CONTROLS 
You can add the following controls to a keypad layout. For each control, you can define which actions to send to your computer when the user touches the control. You can send a different action for each type of touch. 

Rectangular Button 
A rectangular shaped button that you can define actions for the following touches: single tap, double tap, triple tap. 

Circular Button 
A circular shaped button that you can define actions for the following touches: single tap, double tap, triple tap. 

Trackpad (Not recommended for Windows computers due to VNC lag)
A rectangular control that moves the mouse, and accepts gestures and taps.  

Gesture Pad 
A rectangular control that accepts multi-finger gestures as well as taps. You can define actions for the following touches: single tap, double tap, triple tap, as well as the following gestures: swipes, pinches, and rotations. 

Directional Pad 
A 4 or 8-axis control with directional buttons. Each directional button can be defined individually for the following touches: single tap, double tap, triple tap. 

Joystick 
A 4 or 8-axis joystick control that will allow you to define different actions when the joystick is moved. 

Text Label 
Additional text labels can be added anywhere on the layout. 


TECH SPECS 

Keystrokes 
Please visit our web site for a list of keystrokes which are supported. 

Mouse Clicks 
The following mouse clicks can be sent: left mouse, middle mouse, and right mouse. The scroll up and scroll down scroll wheel mouse commands can also be sent, if your system supports it. 


CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Note if you are using the built-in Mac VNC, then you need to 1) log out of your Mac, 2) connect with the app, and 3) log back into your Mac.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

iOS Requirements 
Requires iOS 5.1.1 or higher 
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 

Computer Requirements 
Works on any platform. Your computer must have VNC server software installed and running in order for this device to communicate with it. VNC server software can be downloaded for free from the Internet. Mac users can use the built-in VNC server.

## Key features

- Create custom keypad layouts
- Assign keystrokes and mouse clicks
- Control software remotely
- Fully customizable buttons
- Supports multiple gestures
- Unlimited layouts and controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US Keyboard - iOS Style | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Keyboard - Full Style - Mac | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Keyboard - Full Style - PC | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photoshop Keypad - Mac | $2.99 | one-time |
| Photoshop Keypad - PC | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-keypad/id433683617/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app, won’t connect to Mac anymore

*2023-11-12*

I’ve used this app for years but now with Mac Ventura or higher, it’ll connect but won’t accept keystrokes. My Mac just beeps as if it’s receiving an invalid character from the keyboard.

### 5/5 — How to connect

*2023-07-12*

Little to no instructions on how to connect. Great keyboard, just can’t use it. Download VNC server software. Unable to connect it to the app. Can’t get a NAME, HOST, PORT, or PASSWORD.

### 1/5 — Set up instructions website not available

*2022-02-23, version 3.0*

Frustrated with this. Instructions say go to website for guid3 on connecting computer but site is permanently down for maintenance. Money back please.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2021-11-17*

I cannot get this to work - I am connected but nothing is allowing me to control it... not even copy and paste works

### 4/5 — Good App but Faders Controls are lacking..

*2020-07-22, version 3.0*

The app would be a perfect one if only it includes faders and wheel controls.  Then it would be an all rounder for Audio, Video, Light etc.  Please include at least one of them in next update.  Really looking forward to it.  Thank you..

### 5/5 — Use it daily

*2020-02-27*

I use this app daily on my iPad mini as my hot key interface for my trading platform. Have made over a thousand trades across two plus years without any issues. The customization is easy and allows for quick changes to each layout. Best 4.99 I ever spent.

### 1/5 — Windows programmers?

*2019-12-23, version 3.0*

Why can’t there be a detailed set of instructions located in a single place like a user guide. The instructions provided make little sense because you’re jumping all over the place poking the little question mark icon. User interface looks like it was designed by a windows programmer. I’m sorry I wasted my money on this app as there seems to be other apps out there.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2019-07-18*

Sooooooo much better than a physical programmable keyboard!!! Thanks for creating this amazing app!

### 3/5 — Missing a key feature.

*2019-03-24*

Don’t get me wrong. I love the app but it’s missing something huge. I use a program called autohotkey. It allows me to set certain shortcuts. Some shortcuts, even windows default ones, require you to hold down buttons while at the same time tap other buttons. Like hold down the alt key and while it’s held down, press the tab key 3 times back to back THEN release all keys.

They way to fix this is simple: allow users when setting input to set the input type from a list of 3 options: keydown, keyup, keydown&up. Keydown&up would be default as I think that’s what you have currently.

Also, I would like to use the touch screen capabilities on my iPad as touch screen capabilities for my pc. The reason, I want to use the feature to make my iPad a drawing tablet. I think your app can be repurposed to do that but not in its current build. The trackpad is not the way to go as it does not change mouse position on the start of touch. If my mouse is on the left of my screen and I touch the right of the trackpad, the mouse won’t won’t teleport to the right of the screen. This is how trackpads are supposed to work so don’t change it. Instead, please add a new object for touch inputs (a “touchpad” object if you would), if you do that, just remember that clicking the mouse down and moving the mouse are the same same action. Meaning press and drag on trackpad means click and drag on pc. Just tapping means clicking in the position of where you pressed and not where the position of where the last mouse location was.

### 5/5 — Works great

*2018-10-03, version 3.0*

It was a bit tricky to make this app to connect with mbp, but with some help from support service, it became possible. So i can say that this app is working fine with and MBP 2016, and ipad 1 and ipad 4. Amazing extension of your keyboard. Well done guys

## Frequently asked questions about Custom Keypad

### What does the Custom Keypad app do?

This app allows you to design and use custom keypads on your iOS device to control your computer over a network. You can create layouts with buttons and controls, and assign specific keystrokes or mouse actions to them to interact with your computer's software.

### How can I customize the keypads?

The app offers extensive customization options. You can create an unlimited number of single or multi-page layouts, add an unlimited number of controls, and easily rearrange them. You can also customize the size, color, image, and label of buttons, and assign different actions for various gestures like single taps or double taps.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that while basic functionality may be available for free, certain advanced features or additional customization options might require a purchase.

### What kind of software can I control with this app?

You can control virtually any software that utilizes keyboard shortcuts. This includes popular applications like Photoshop, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD software, music production tools like Sibelius, web browsers, and even games. The app is designed to enhance productivity by streamlining access to these functions.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices. To control your computer, you will need to ensure your iOS device and computer are connected to the same network. The app description does not specify compatibility with Android or other operating systems for the computer side, but it focuses on controlling a computer from an iOS device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2016-08-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Compatibility updates.

### 2.9 — 2016-06-07

Added Reconnect button to the disconnect alert to allow for faster reconnects.

### 2.8 — 2016-03-15

Edited Email Layout feature for compatibility with iPad Pro.

### 2.7 — 2015-11-03

New Features:
Added the ability to add time delays between keystrokes.

Fixes:
iOS 9 fixes

Reminder:
With RealVNC server, Mac users do not have to log out to make a connection.

### 2.6 — 2014-09-17

iOS 8 Compatibility

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