Lock Notes Pro vs Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lock Notes Pro
Securely store and protect your private notes with password or Touch ID access. This app allows you to keep sensitive information like passwords, secrets, and diaries safe from unauthorized viewing. It offers features like iCloud backup and syncing, image insertion, and printing.
- Password and Touch ID protection
- iCloud backup and sync
- Insert images and photos
- Print notes
- Sort and customize notes
- Security question recovery
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A SINGLE PURCHASE COVERS ALL YOUR IPHONE AND IPAD DEVICES. FINALLY AN APP FOR ALL YOUR PRIVATE NOTES! Keep your most valuable, private, and secret notes away from prying eyes. Keep them all totally secret and safe. Store passwords, secrets, contacts or just keep your diary private. KEY FEATURES: • Use Touch ID or passcode to safely lock access to your private notes. • Set a security question and answer in case you forget your passcode. • Safely Backup your valuable notes to iCloud. • Quickly Sync notes between iPhone & iPad with iCloud. • Sort notes list by name, date or manual. • Select notes font style and size. • Insert images & photos into notes. • Print your notes. • Send notes via text message or email. • Save notes to Camera Roll. • Support for Emoji Emoticons. Terms of use: http://www.katans.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://www.katans.com/privacy-policy
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard and numpad for your computer. Customize keypads for specific applications to enhance productivity and control your device from a distance using WiFi. Setup is simple with a downloadable helper app.
- Virtual keyboard and numpad
- Customizable keypads
- Remote computer control
- WiFi connectivity
- Numbers and navigation blocks
- Wake On LAN
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful and elegant keyboard extension with numbers and navigation pads. Create custom keypads for your professional tools to boost productivity. Move freely and control your computer from across the room. No line of sight is required - the app uses WiFi to connect to your computer. Setup is both quick and easy, just download the helper app from my website and install it on your computer and that's it. The app exists since 2016 and has been downloaded more than 300,000 times and received very positive reviews both from users and from the press. It's actively maintained and receives frequent updates with new and exciting features. MAIN FEATURES - Numbers block - Navigation block ADVANCED FEATURES - Create custom keypads to control apps and websites - High customization of the app interface - History of connected devices for quicker re-connection - Wake On LAN REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer - PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer - Free helper app, available at https://cherpake.com/get - Shared network connection, WiFi or Personal Hotspot, see https://cherpake.com/connect
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro at none against Lock Notes Pro's 1. Lock Notes Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Lock Notes Pro costs $9.99 and Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro $9.99 up front. Lock Notes Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lock Notes Pro against 4.6 for Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269 and 652 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Lock Notes Pro's written reviews are positive against 88% of Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro's.
Lock Notes Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Lock Notes Pro | Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (269 ratings) | 4.6 (652 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | 88.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 269 | 652 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JulyApps Ltd | Remote Sunrise LTD |
Customer experience
Lock Notes Pro
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro
User reviews
Lock Notes Pro
From 269 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure storage of notes
- 💡 Useful for organizing personal information
- 🚀 Efficient app performance
- 🔒 Password protection for notes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about data loss or backup issues
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring notes from backup
- 💡 Lack of advanced features like checklists or reminders
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro
From 652 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Responsive and low latency
- 💡 Highly customizable keymaps
- 👍 Seamless integration with Mac
- 👍 Saves money compared to physical numpad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Repeating key inputs
- 🐛 Slow or unresponsive at times
Bugs and requests
Lock Notes Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes after iOS updates
- Unable to edit or update notes without losing data
- Syncing issues between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add checklist functionality
- Implement a recycle bin for deleted notes
- Improve syncing and backup options
- Add more customization options for font, layout, etc.
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard not recognized after rebooting computer
- Constant crashes or freezes
- Numeric input not registering correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Allow customizing button colors
- Include a full keyboard layout, not just numpad
- Add haptic/audio feedback for key presses
- Improve stability and reliability
In-app purchases
Lock Notes Pro
- Auto Backup$14.991 Year
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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