# NumPad. — user reviews

> 50 indexed App Store user reviews of NumPad. by Edovia Inc., rated 3.03/5 from 30 ratings.

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- Rating breakdown: 5★ 12 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 12

## Newest reviews (12 of 50)

### 3/5 — Won’t connect!!

*2019-02-26, version 5.3.1*

I have trouble with the password. It won’t connect without a password (aggh). Which one do I use? The computer one, Sibelius one or something else?

**Developer response:** Hi! You need to use the password you've set when you configured the VNC server (PC) or your Mac username and password (Mac). You'll find instructions here: https://r.edovia.com/nptpgs

### 4/5 — Great App, Only Two Complaints

*2019-02-05, version 5.3.1*

This does exactly what it advertises and is pretty straightforward to set up. My only complaints are that I wish the keys would change color when pressed (they do, but only just barely) and that there was a way to type a comma. There's a key with what appears to be a semicolon, but it actually types a period. If it's supposed to type either a period or comma, I can't figure out how.

### 5/5 — Glorious

*2016-01-30, version 4.1.1*

By far an excellent solution to anyone who doesn't have a keypad. I had some issues with setup initially but customer service responded within 20 minutes to my email (turns out I misinterpreted terminology and the app worked just fine).  I'm looking forward to using this app for many years to come! Well worth it!

### 4/5 — !!sibelius key pad!!

*2015-07-11, version 4.1.1*

Glad to see this. I have wanted a number pad since I got my MacBook Air only reason was Sibelius. So thanks! It looks really great having the visual feedback of the notes on the keys. I am very excited to get to work.  It is slightly buggy on personal hotspot mode which will be necessary for coffee shop composing. But I feel like that is just general Sibelius glitching out. If ur curious you can list to music I make with my alt orchestra sebastian and the deep blue. And know your keypad is being put to good use! Thanks.

### 5/5 — Quick and easy setup with Sibelius

*2015-03-22, version 4.1.0*

It only took a minute to setup this app to use with Sibelius. It’s a simple as going into the settings for numpad, touch help and follow their very easy instructions. I was up and running with Sibelius in no time. Now I don’t have to go buy an external keypad for traveling. I have two numerical keypads at home and only one is functional with Sibelius. I checked and all keys are working great, even the arrow to scroll over to the other menus within the keypad on your computer screen for things like fermatas, tremolos, beams etc. Wow! So happy to know this works so great!

### 5/5 — Works great, easy setup

*2015-01-13, version 4.1.0*

The app works great and the setup instructions are super easy (I use it with Mac). I do wish they would add a feature to see what I am typing. Because it's a touch screen and not a physical keyboard it's harder to trust what you are typing without having to look up at your screen every entry. That would make working with my spreadsheets a lot faster. Other than that it works great no flakey connection issues (I use AirPort Extreme as my router).

### 5/5 — Great, useful App. Superlative support

*2014-11-26, version 4.1.0*

This app does everything it's supposed to and does so elegantly and seamlessly. It's even better now with the greater screen real estate of the iPhone 6 plus. In this day of little keyboards without keypads it is just so handy. 

I initially couldn't get it to work when I bought the iPhone 6 and then screwed up in requesting support. In a regrettable fit of pique I posted a one star review. I tried again and got instant support on a Saturday with thorough follow up. I'm sorry I was a jerk and allowed the one star review to stay up until today. 

The App is fantastic. So is Steve from the support group. Buy this App and you won't regret it.

### 5/5 — Great Utility App

*2014-06-16, version 4.0.0*

This app is a real life saver when it comes to any sort of data entry. I do a fair bit of work with spreadsheets, and this app simply cannot be beat in that department. It has a great tutorial built in, although it was a little difficult to find at first. It might be better if the tutorial was displayed upon initially opening the app instead of forcing the user to hunt for it. I love the sleek, minimalistic design. My only suggestion is use a different color for the cells and the background of the Settings TVC. Without that contrast, it's rather difficult to see the separation of the sections. Other than that, a great release from a great company.

### 4/5 — Great for iPhone, could be better for iPad

*2013-11-17, version 3.6.3*

Does exactly what they claim it doesWould be nicer if (1) it worked via USB cable or Bluetooth as well as wi-fi, and (2) if the screen rotated to look as it does on the iPhone, when using the app on an iPad Mini in landscape mode.  Those two enhancements would make it perfect.  Maybe on the iPad version they could also add arrow keys, 'Home', 'End', 'Page Up', 'Page Down', and a scrolling area to control the mouse...  That would make working on complex spreadsheets an absolute joy!

### 5/5 — Great App! Use adhoc WIFI network for best results

*2013-07-27, version 3.6.2*

This is a great solution for pro composers/arrangers trying to use Sibelius on mobile laptop rigs. If you're having problems connecting, trying creating an adhoc network from your laptop first, then flip your iPhone into airplane mode, wait 30 seconds, then turn on iPhone wifi and find your adhoc network. Once it connects, it's rock solid. Thank you for making this! I can't imagine working without it.

### 5/5 — Worked great until I bought the new iPad ...

*2012-05-01, version 3.2.1*

I started out giving it a single star because I wasn't able to use it with Sibelius. (I should explain that I installed it on the first version of the iPad and it worked great. After I migrated Apps to the new iPad I discovered a numeric keypad in place of the Sibelius interface. 

I was ready to scream, then by chance I selected Setup and selected Sibelius. It works great now. I'm using Sibelius Version 7 so I can't speak to issues reported with Version 6.

### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for!

*2012-03-07, version 3.2.1*

I own a MacBook Pro and I am taking accounting and economics this semester. I was getting a little frustrated with all the calculations I needed to do on my computer when I needed to add I had to hit "shift "="" and to multiply "shift "8"". I do a lot of my work in low light due to a 3 month old 10 ft from me, so a solar powered calculator is not an option, and not going to spend big bucks on a battery calculator with backlight if they even make one. I love the calculator on the Mac with the paper tape. This app gives me the ease of typing the numbers and calculations (+,*,/,-) i need, with out spending the money for another calculator.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Really Disappointed

*2019-05-11, version 5.3.1*

First off. Doesnt connect. Second, Wifi??? wont connect via cord or BT? seriously? I have been working on this for more than an hour and no progress at all. Followed the instructions provided, nada! Please refund my 3.99 back.

### 1/5 — Waste and does not connect

*2018-08-04, version 5.2.2*

I bought this app looking to make it easier to connect my phone to my Mac, download, paid $4 for it, and it never connects

Total waste I need my money refund, and will not be recommending others to get it. 

I tried downloaded the app on 3 on my devices and non connected to the Mac, 
Had to buy another app which connected in a second.

**Developer response:** Hi! Sorry to hear you had issues with NumPad. Make sure to configure your Mac via these instructions: http://r.edovia.com/numpad-mac. You can also contact us via the NumPad app settings > Get in touch if you need assistance!

### 1/5 — Doesn't Work w/RealVNC

*2017-04-24, version 5.0.3*

The app description says it works with RealVNC (and that RealVNC is recommended) but it doesn't. It says, "The selected authentication type is not supported by the computer." (I could probably get it to work if I turned off authentication on VNC, but I have a port open to the Internet so there is no way I would want to run VNC without password and encryption.) Oh well, time to find another app.

### 1/5 — Bait and switch

*2016-08-06, version 5.0.3*

A great app before MartianCraft landed on it. It was certainly nice when the purchasers of this app got the Sibelius and Finale keypads without having to make in-app purchases. Glad I kept the 4.0 version. Shame on you, MartianCraft.

### 1/5 — don't like

*2016-05-28, version 5.0.3*

no tutorial how to connect

### 1/5 — Does not function with Sibelius 6

*2012-02-29, version 3.2.1*

Unfortunately this app does not work with Sibelius 6.2 I contacted the company for an unimpressive back and forth email session which concluded with a diagnosis of "Num pad works, there's something wrong with Sibelius 6 so we're not responsible."  
 
If anyone is interested, my problem was that num pad was off by one button. For example if I wanted button '1' I'd have to press '2' if I wanted '2' I'd have to press '3'. I connected using Tightvnc and Ultavnc. No difficulties connecting with either vnc, however both had the aforementioned problem.  Hope this helps, thanks for reading.

### 1/5 — Great idea, poor follow-through

*2011-10-22, version 3.2.1*

Beware-if you have any trouble with this app the company forces you to start a discussion on their website in order to get a solution. Only have a back and forth series of reply may you have a chance at a solution.  There is no phone number or email you can contact privately, unless you set up an account.  The support for this app is awful.  
I initially bought it from the great reviews, but tried multiple times on different computers to get this app to work and it never worked, even for a second.  For $5 this app should connect flawlessly, no matter what computer you are using (the support page commonly clarifies that if certain steps are taken to set up the app and it still doesn't work its the users computer and not the app that is the problem). I'm sorry, but if I am a reasonably educated/tech literate person and can not figure this out do not blame my computer because you can not create a solution within your app to deal with it.

### 2/5 — Am I missing something?

*2012-04-07, version 3.2.1*

Got this app because I really enjoy touchpad but wanted numerical entry and musical notation seemed great.  The numerical keyboard x button does not work as a backspace and the lack of a delete feature makes this irritating to use.  For excel, navigational features or something like a mouse or 4-directional control on the same screen as the numbers would make this more functional.  Also I could only get 2 of the screens to work, no musical notes, but perhaps this is because I tried it on a computer that does not have Sibelius on it.

### 3/5 — Not proving useful for Finale

*2021-12-10, version 5.3.1*

The app is paired properly from iPhone and iPad, but does not assign note values in Simple Entry. Arrow keys work, Enter works, and I can use the numeric keys for Calculator and text entry. Have written customer support at dev website, but received no response.

### 3/5 — Connection trouble

*2019-10-20, version 5.3.1*

I've had this for a year and used it frequently with Mac computer. I got a new MacBook Pro and the app won't connect at all with it. Help me please

**Developer response:** Can you reproduce the issue and send us a diagnostics report in order to have more details?

From NumPad: Go to the App Settings (gear icon) > Get In Touch > Type > Support Request.

Thanks!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Works well but not since upgrade to iOS 14

*2020-09-29, version 5.3.1*

Was working well, but once I upgraded to iOS 14, it stopped finding and connecting to my computer.  If/when it can connect again to my computer, I would give this app five stars.

Update: I got it to work after disabling and then reenabling remote management on my MacBook. Developer was responsive to my request for help. So I just upgraded my review from 4 to 5 stars.

**Developer response:** Hi! Please make sure that NumPad is allowed to access your local network (Settings.app / Privacy / Local Network). More details here: https://help.edovia.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054155014

### 5/5 — Great app, great customer support.

*2019-11-10, version 5.3.1*

Ok, connection problems?
No worries, their friendly customer support is there for you. 
I submitted my problems to Edovia customer support and got a quick and friendly response.  They were able to guide me step by step until I was able to connect and use my NumPad app. 

Not to mention the app is sharp and stylish with their cool space gray, gold and silver color. The NumPad is great when using a laptop. Considering that most laptops don’t have a side numeric pad. 

Again, customer support is also important. I will give them a 5 star rating for the great customer support they provided and of course the app is a time saver and helps if you’re a number person.

**Developer response:** Hi! Sorry to hear you're running into issues with NumPad. You need to use a Mac username and password in order to connect to your Mac. This is mentioned in the initial configuration article (https://help.edovia.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000447068). If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Have a nice day!

### 5/5 — paid and never work

*2019-01-17, version 5.3.1*

apple should take this app off

### 5/5 — Don’t even want a regular keypad now

*2018-09-17, version 5.2.2*

I wasn’t about to pay $4 for a wireless keypad app, I’d sooner spend $50 on a real one. But as soon as I saw it’s adaptive for Sibelius I bought it without hesitation. I’m happy to say that it works, although it was a little tricky to hook up to my MacBook.

But the fact that I can look at my phone to see the notes instead of having to look at the computer screen and hit the corresponding key is wonderful. I no longer have to have that ugly keypad on my screen.

I haven’t tested the app without Wi-Fi, and I’m not sure if it’ll work without Wi-Fi. It’d be a shame because Sibelius is an offline app, and this app should be able to work with Bluetooth to give the same result.

### 5/5 — Talk about a productivity booster

*2018-05-26, version 5.2.1*

Invaluable for getting a lot of data entered quickly and rapidly. Pro tool for people with billable work to get done.

### 5/5 — Great ten key!

*2017-10-04, version 5.0.3*

It does what it says. The input is super fast, as if it was a wired peripheral. Just make sure to read the help section in order to set it up, because it’s not intuitive!

### 5/5 — Works perfectly on both my iPhone and iPad Pro

*2017-06-03, version 5.0.3*

This app works as advertised and let me input strings of numbers into an Excel spreadsheet from either my iPad Pro or my iPhone. I love it. Although you do have to read the help file in the instructions on how to get it to work with your MacBook. To do so go to Utilities and help and read how to hook it up. You need to turn on screen sharing on your Mac.

Finally if I could get this to work so that the numeric keypad was on my iPhone and I could enter numbers into Excel on my iPad Pro it would be perfect and I pay for a separate app.

### 5/5 — Worth it if you use Sibelius heavily

*2017-01-27, version 5.0.3*

I thought $20 was too much too, but my computer keyboard doesn't have a numeric keypad and having this app is an awesome time saver.  It works particularly nice when inputting notes with a midi keyboard.  You can have the phone in one hand and the other hand on the keyboard: super fast note entry!

### 5/5 — Great app!!

*2016-11-24, version 5.0.3*

Excellent!!! Great performance, very happy. Saved money and time...

### 5/5 — Works exactly as promised

*2016-07-16, version 5.0.3*

Once I figured out how to connect to my computer, the app has worked flawlessly and I will probably buy the Sibelius laout for my music notation program, despite the hefty $20 upgrade price tag (not all that much cheaper than a hardware USB keypad, albeit more portable). I do wish the app offered more proative guidance about connecting, especially in how to configure your computer.  The help information about how to connect to your computer or laptop is quite buried, and the app doesn't offer it upfront during setup. That's unfortunate because the guidance is quite thorough and helpful. I fear this will cost the maker some negative reviews.

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