# Watch Keypad > Dial and text unsaved numbers directly from your Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Rob De Ruiter.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-keypad/id1039556597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Rob De Ruiter](https://appshunter.io/developer/523151158) - Category: Productivity - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.20/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: +4 - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-09-23 - Data updated: 2026-10-08 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-keypad/id1039556597/reviews.md ## What is Watch Keypad? - 'Watch Keypad is as straightforward as straightforward gets.' ~ Christian Zibreg / iDownloadBlog - 'There are many reasons we may want to call or text to a number not in our contact list from the Apple Watch. This handy new app has you covered.' ~ Sandy Stachowiak / App Advice - 'The Apple Watch app that Apple should have built, created by a 14-year-old teen' ~ Product Hunt Twitter ___________________________________________________________________ With Watch Keypad, you are now able to call everyone directly from your Apple Watch, without having that person in your contacts. You are able to actually 'type' a phone number on your Apple Watch and call & text. Your phone numbers which you have called and/or text will be automatically saved onto your iPhone, and are visible on the iPhone and the Apple Watch when in range with your iPhone. You can call and text all the recents from within the recents table view. You are also able to add the Watch Keypad Glance, this will allow you to initiate a call or text even faster. Furthermore, you are also able to add a Watch face complications, also to be able to initiate a call or text even faster. Watch Keypad is a native app for watchOS 2. This means that it will run directly on the Apple Watch itself instead of running the app of the iPhone. To initiate a call or text someone, your iPhone has to be connected, because the Apple Watch needs the cellular network to connect to the desired number. ## Key features - Call unsaved numbers - Text unsaved numbers - Type phone numbers on Apple Watch - Access recent calls and texts - Watch face complications for quick access - Native watchOS app ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-keypad/id1039556597/reviews.md ### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK & NO SUPPORT *2018-10-08* Don’t waste your time or money on this. It doesn’t work, the developer’s site is close, there’s no support, and I have yet to find a way to get a refund. ### 1/5 — Fake App *2017-04-21* This app does not work at all and there is no support!!! Return my money please! ### 1/5 — developer's/app support web-site link is DEAD. *2016-12-15* I didn't give it 5 stars because the developer's/app support web-site link is DEAD. Any app whose developer does this is BAD, no matter what the app does. ### 1/5 — Money back please *2016-04-30* How can I get a refund on this app...I was expecting to have a full keyboard so I could text instead of having to talk to my phone to dictate everything I said.. Please give me instructions on how to get reimbursed for the failed app ### 1/5 — Crap *2016-04-14* Doesn't work. Charged me 2.99 instead of the advertised 0.99. Won't even open. ### 4/5 — Not a bad app *2016-01-20* I have been using this app for a while. I really like it but I wish it would access my contacts as well. But over all I am very happy with the app. ### 4/5 — Great only for Calls *2015-12-27* This app solves the manual entering of numbers to make a call. It misled me because I looked for a keypad to be able to text messages and it does not work like that. I think the issue could be solved by adding all the letters to the picture emoticons so at least we can text a picture of the letter and make a word for now. ### 2/5 — Can ONLY make direct call. Cannot navigate a menu. *2015-11-06* Many many calls made to parties answer with a request to make choices from a menu in order to ultimately make contact with the person you are calling. YOUR OWN phone system is probably set up like this. Unless I haven't figured it out or don't know how to operate your software, your keyboard App does NOT allow to go beyond entering a first level phone number to make a phone call. So to me, essentially you can ONLY make phone calls to your friends and family and your 'Granny'. If you encounter needing to engage a menu so you can make contact with someone - forget it!!! Unless I am not using your software correctly after the call is made, there is no way to use the keyboard to move further into a menu driven system to complete a phone call. I would appreciated an answer to my inquiry please. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Don't waste your money! *2015-10-26* It worked at first - then it conked out !! Gave it a good shot - very disappointing ! A Rip - ### 5/5 — Slick Keypad *2015-10-25* Fantastic innovation by 14-year old (his age) veteran of the Apple Watch era. Uses the hardware including crown optimally. ## Frequently asked questions about Watch Keypad ### Does Watch Keypad have ads? No, Watch Keypad does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience. ### What is the price of Watch Keypad? Watch Keypad is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. This price grants you full access to all its features. ### What devices does Watch Keypad support? Watch Keypad is designed for Apple Watch and also supports iPhone and iPod. It runs natively on watchOS 2. ### How often is Watch Keypad updated? The latest version of Watch Keypad is 2.0, released on October 15, 2015. The app was initially released on September 23, 2015. ### What is the age rating for Watch Keypad? Watch Keypad has an age rating of +4, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates general appropriateness. ### How does Watch Keypad save recent numbers? Phone numbers you call and text using Watch Keypad are automatically saved to your iPhone. These recents are then visible on both your iPhone and Apple Watch when they are in range. ### Does Watch Keypad require an internet connection? Yes, Watch Keypad requires your iPhone to be connected to the cellular network to initiate calls or texts. The Apple Watch itself uses this connection to reach the desired number. ### What do users think of Watch Keypad? Watch Keypad has an average rating of 3.2 stars from 23 ratings. Reviews suggest it is a straightforward and useful tool for its intended purpose. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 2.0 — 2015-10-15 Hi everyone! Thanks for using Watch Keypad. There has been some feedback on our initial launch, so we have made some changes in this new update. First of all, thanks for all the feedback, it is really helpful in developing a new update. In this update, we have changed our UI a bit to be faster to call, and to switch from keypad. Now, when you turn the digital crown upwards, you'll be greeted with all the extra (special) symbols (hash, asterisk, plus), instead of force touching to another UI. When you turn the digital crown downwards again, you'll return to the main keypad. Further more, we have changed more things: - We have added a new Glance and Watch face complications for faster access to Watch Keypad. - We have fixed some bugs related to connectivity issues. - We have added a new UI Tutorial to guide you through the new UI & functions. We are hoping you will enjoy the new features and bug fixes. If you have anything related to say, feedback or new ideas, please pitch the on contact@watchkeypad.com. May you fell in love with Watch Keypad, don't forget to leave a review in the App Store. That helps with further development of the app. ### 1.0.0 — 2015-09-23 No release notes. ## More apps by Rob De Ruiter - [Stembureau's - Where to vote?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stembureaus-where-to-vote/id6471999225) - [KOERS – Bike Route Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koers-bike-route-planner/id6817081604) All apps by Rob De Ruiter: https://appshunter.io/developer/523151158 ## Related topics [keypad caller](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/keypad-caller) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-08.*