# Sibelius KeyPad — user reviews

> 109 indexed App Store user reviews of Sibelius KeyPad by Remote Sunrise LTD, rated 4.60/5 from 142 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius-keypad/id1078098572/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius-keypad/id1078098572.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 113 · 4★ 17 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 7

## What do users think of Sibelius KeyPad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Significantly speeds up Sibelius workflow and note input
- 👍 Easy to install and set up
- ⚡ Minimal lag and responsive performance
- 🎯 Intuitive user interface aligned with Sibelius keypad
- 💰 Affordable alternative to physical keypads
- 🔗 Reliable wireless connection and pairing
- 📱 Works seamlessly across Mac and Windows devices
- ♿ Accessibility improvement for users with disabilities
- 🎨 Clean, straightforward design
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages and regions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Accent symbol and grace note keys non-functional
- 🔌 WiFi-dependent, causes issues on public networks
- 🔄 Connection drops requiring history workaround to reconnect
- ⏱️ Occasional latency when changing rhythm values
- 🎵 Missing voice selector buttons
- 🖼️ Aesthetic interface could be improved
- 📍 Panel selection buttons positioned inconveniently
- 🔀 Some buttons trigger system functions instead of app functions
- ❌ Inconsistent button functionality across different pages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Accent symbol key does not function
- Grace note key non-functional
- Main screen shows 'no computer found' despite prior connection
- App crashes on iPhone with certain iOS versions
- Buttons trigger Mission Control or desktop reveal instead of intended functions
- Incorrect note duration symbols displayed on some keys
- App occasionally inputs notes automatically after 30 minutes of use
- Tab switching not working properly
- Inconsistent button functionality on certain pages
- Connection issues on public WiFi networks

**Most requested features**

- Voice selector buttons for editing different voices
- Piano keyboard option for note input
- Numeric display on keys for dual numpad functionality
- Sync between Sibelius keypad clicks and app display
- iPad Sibelius compatibility
- Custom key mapping/settings
- Upstroke/downstroke articulation symbols
- Customizable skins and themes
- Better button positioning for smaller hands

## Newest reviews (18 of 109)

### 4/5 — very useful

*2026-06-11*

Not perfect but gets the job done

### 4/5 — I really like it but have one issue…

*2026-01-31*

I really like the app and it works well. The only issue I have is with the accent symbol key (also affects the grace note key and others) - it does not seem to function at all - I use Sib 7.5 on a PC. That aside, it works really well.

### 3/5 — needs work

*2025-11-27, version 2024.2*

This is a great idea but the only way I can connect after initially connecting is by going to the history as the main screen insists no computer found ????

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2025-08-26*

O aplicativo é excelente. Tem uma usabilidade incrível, não ocupa muito espaço e não possui nenhum bug.

### 5/5 — Big help

*2025-08-10*

I found this a big help for my MacBook

### 5/5 — Life Saver!

*2025-04-26*

Finally, I can work at full speed when I’m on the go with Sibelius! No more work arounds with alternate keyboard layouts. Being able to enter ties normally alone is worth the price of admission. Get it!

### 5/5 — Practical improvement to work flow

*2025-04-17*

I have used Sibelius for about 25 years, or does it just seem that long? I write on a MacBook Pro and occasionally on an iPad. However having just discovered this method of using them both in conjunction I have found it a significant improvement on workflow, instead of hunting for the keypad and zooming back and forth to it with mouse trackpad or whatever, the large screen and ease of access to a big keypad display is delightful. I was surprised and impressed that it worked at all but it's been superb and makes me happy every time I glance and tap whatever function I need so much quicker and efficiently. Good Job Ivgeny

### 5/5 — Live safer

*2025-04-15*

Ich hab mir gerade die App besorgt. Ich bin gerade viel unterwegs. Da ich meinen kleinen Zahlenblock, den ich normalerweise benutze, vergessen habe, bin ich nun sehr froh, einen passenden Ersatz gefunden zu haben. Ich benutze es auf dem I-Pad, weil mir das Handy ein bisschen zu klein ist. Funktioniert aber auf beiden Geräten einwandfrei. Eine prima Idee. Vielen Dank an den Entwickler! Ich arbeite zwar erst seit kurzer Zeit damit, aber bin zuversichtlich, dass die App sich bewährt.

### 5/5 — Top

*2025-03-25*

Super pratique, franchement pour le prix je recommande !!
Si possible de rajouter la fonction de pouvoir se connecter lorsqu’on utilise le téléphone en partage de connexion… Sinon top!

### 5/5 — Funktioniert gut

*2025-03-10*

Verbindung zum Computer problemlos, leider gibt es im Pad keine Rückmeldung für angewählte Noten.

### 5/5 — Sibelius 자주 사용한다면 추천!!!!

*2025-02-27*

꼭 써보세요 신세계

### 5/5 — Der erste Eindruck ist sehr gut.

*2025-02-17*

Ich habe die App noch nicht viel genutzt aber sie eine günstige Alternative fürs MacBook ohne Nummerblock, ich bin begeistert. 
Sehr gute Funktionen dabei.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-01-31*

Keyboard shortcuts can only do so much to increase your efficiency when writing. This app is a very simple and worthwhile tool that can take your efficiency to the next level.

### 5/5 — Klasse App funktioniert einwandfrei!

*2025-01-13*

👍👍👍

### 5/5 — 非常好的app

*2024-11-25*

不用实体数字键盘了，而且界面更直观

### 5/5 — Sehr praktisch!

*2024-11-13*

Sehr praktisch zum Eingeben mit Mac kombiniert.
Ich vermisse das Zeichen für „Aufstrich“? Gibts das wirklich hier nicht???!!!

### 5/5 — Good

*2024-10-23*

Looking pretty solid. Best of luck to you. Sync was easy and will help productivity when I’m away from home.

### 5/5 — Works very good

*2024-10-08, version 2024.2*

Im using it on my Macbook Pro for Sibelius and it works great.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Annoying

*2026-05-07*

Used for two minutes before I got fed up of the advert popping up every 30 seconds. Shame as otherwise it’s a brilliant idea and would have made my working method much more slick

**Developer response:** There is an easy solution for that, purchase Premium features, and get rid of the ads.

### 1/5 — Pas assez bien

*2024-11-15*

Ça faisait longtemps que j’avais besoin de cet outil, je me suis donc décidé à payer les 6,99€. L’installation est facile, il faut également installer une app sur l’ordi (ça prend quand même plus de 30s)
Pour l’instant, je suis déçu.
Il y a une latence qui me ralentit dans mon travail, quand on change de rythme, il faut attendre que ça change sur l’ordi sinon ça tape une note avec l’ancien rythme. J’ai acheté cette app pour gagner du temps…
De plus, il y a un bug sur certaines pages, des touches qui n’ont pas les bonnes fonctions, ça vient peut être de ma config, je ne sais pas mais le fait est que ça ne fonctionne pas comme je veux
Il manque également les sélecteurs de voix
Bref, une appli qui me faisait fort envie et du coup, une forte déception
Dommage

### 1/5 — 垃圾软件，骗钱的，还没用就要给钱，买完以后什么都没有

*2024-03-19*

烂烂烂烂烂烂烂烂烂烂烂

### 1/5 — Impostazioni tasti non consentito

*2021-09-09*

L’App non consente di impostare la semiminima (1/4), sul tasto numero 5 (cosa invece possibile su Sibelius e comodissima per chi proviene da Finale) Delusione!!!
È vero, al numero 5 corrisponde la semiminima (1/4), così come impostata sul software Sibelius. Ma le figure rappresentate sui tasti non corrispondono al valore di durata. Ad esempio il numero 6 dovrebbe essere la Minima (2/4) e invece è rappresentata la Semibreve (4/4).

**Developer response:** Hey, the app sends key number 5 and its up to you what to assign to it. You can change that in Sibelius settings on your computer.

### 1/5 — No me funciona con Sibelius

*2021-04-24*

He comprado la aplicación y no me funciona con Sibelius. Tengo el iPad Pro último modelo del 20020 y mi Sibelius es recién comprado del 20021, y no logro sincronizarlos. Por favor ayuda, estoy desesperado. Gracias por su respuesta

### 1/5 — 使えない

*2021-01-08*

購入してMacのリモートもダウンロードして繋がっているのに、トラブルで繋がらない。課金して使えないのでは詐欺でしょう。直してください。

**Developer response:** please contact me via support@cherpake.com for help.

### 1/5 — Pésimo

*2020-03-31*

Solo gaste mi dinero a lo tonto. Músicos esta App es fake, no funciona !!!!

**Developer response:** Hi, you can use this link to get a refund: https://support.apple.com/en-US/HT204084 or contact me via support@cherpake.com and try to figure out why it doesn't work for you.

### 1/5 — 无法使用

*2020-02-28*

显示连接上了电脑但是按键没有任何反应

### 1/5 — mac版シベリウス動作不具合。

*2019-12-07*

不具合。

### 1/5 — It’s good, but missing a key feature.

*2019-09-05*

What consumes my time most when writing music is designating voices; that’s the feature that this app decides to leave out. It’s on the virtual keypad in Sibelius, so why is it not on this platform? I also experienced difficulties connecting over public WiFi.

**Developer response:** 1. Connecting over public WiFi can be problematic due to many reasons, mainly because of the firewalls and etc.
2. If you like to have that feature added to the app I would suggest contacting me over support@cherpake.com where we can discuss it.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Sehr gut und praktisch

*2026-03-03*

Tolle App!  Da ich Sibelius Ultimate nicht nur am Mac sondern auch auf einem iPad Pro 12,9‘ nutze, wäre es doch eventuell auch interessant, diese App z.B. auf einem iPhone benutzen zu können, um damit speziell Sibelius auf dem iPad damit bedienen zu können.

### 5/5 — Game changer

*2026-01-26*

Brilliant bit of kit

### 5/5 — LOVE!

*2026-01-20*

Makes using Sibelius without my full keyboard at home or work a dream! UI is straight forward and lines up perfectly with what it needs to do, and virtually no lag. Have had no connection issues and setup was super easy.

### 5/5 — Carlos Bezerra

*2025-12-20*

The program is very good, I wonder if you have a key pad for Dorico?

### 5/5 — Great addition to my Sibelius experience

*2025-12-15*

Really pleased this app exists. I spent a lot of time through college in the early 00’s using Sibelius with a fully functioning keyboard but now that most laptops have been reduced in size I’ve missed not having the keypad to help with note input. The digital Keypad works really well and is easy to set up and install. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their Sibelius experience 👍😎

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2025-10-18*

Makes my workflow so much easier. So glad I found it!

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-09-27*

Combining this with a small midi controller keyboard and I am able to enter music into Sibelius at about five times the speed of a computer keyboard alone. I assume power users will also love this app, but for someone who’s not a professional composer or arranger it’s a godsend. Paired flawlessly with my windows 11 laptop and Sibelius 7.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2025-09-17*

Tailored for Sibelius, so easy to install and use!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-09-12*

This is a great little tool that has added another dimension to my workflow. Great to get off main screen for the keypad and makes it quicker to find articulations etc

### 5/5 — Sehr gut!

*2025-08-26*

Tolle App

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