NumPad vs Text Flows
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NumPad
This app provides a dedicated number pad keyboard for your device. It simplifies entering long strings of digits, such as phone numbers, credit card details, or secure information, making data entry faster and more efficient.
- Dedicated number pad keyboard
- Faster numeric data entry
- Ideal for phone numbers
- Useful for credit card input
- Secure number entry
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Type a number, get an answer. NumPad puts a full numeric keypad and calculator right inside your iPhone keyboard. Type "1200*0.0825" and the answer floats above your cursor before you even reach for "=". Tap it to insert, or keep typing to refine. LIVE MATH, WHILE YOU TYPE Start any expression — "84.50*1.18", "250-20%", "3*12+40" — and a floating result chip appears above the cursor as you type. Same engine as the "=" key and Siri, with zero extra taps. KEYBOARDS FOR YOUR ACTUAL WORK Swap in a specialty key layout for what you're doing — six packs included: • Finance — currency symbols for fast price entry • Symbols & Science — π, √, ^, ° and math notation • Programmer — hex prefixes and bitwise operators • Date & Time — today's date or the current time in one tap • Units & Conversion — length, mass, temperature with a live offline converter • Cooking & Baking — fraction keys (½ ⅓ ¼) plus cups-to-millilitres converter PRO SHORTCUTS Long-press "%" for a two-step tax + tip calculator. Long-press "." for reusable text snippets. Long-press "0" for clipboard history. Long-press "=" for the unit and recipe converter. Every calculation lands on a running result tape you can revisit anytime. BUILT FOR THE LATEST iOS NumPad speaks Siri: "Calculate with NumPad," "Convert units with NumPad," and "Calculate a tip with NumPad" work the moment the app is installed — no setup. Every pack runs fully offline. On the latest iOS, the optional Glass theme uses real Liquid Glass, matched for light and dark mode. YOUR LAYOUT, YOUR CALL A custom keyboard with the layout you choose — full keypads, compact rows, your arrangement. If you enter numbers anywhere — payments, spreadsheets, expenses, code, recipes — NumPad pays for itself the first day.
Text Flows
This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text for notes, stories, or capturing ideas. It offers unlimited recording and prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on your device.
- Hands-free note taking
- Unlimited recording duration
- Local data storage for privacy
- Multi-language support
- Universal iOS compatibility
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TextFlows is a speech-to-text note taking app, use it to write stories, take some notes, or capture your thoughts, effortlessly and ultimately: Hands-Free Note Taking: Say goodbye to typing and hello to convenience! With TextFlows, you can effortlessly dictate your thoughts, ideas, and reminders, keeping your hands free for multitasking. Unlimited Recording: TextFlows empowers you to capture your voice for hours without interruptions. Whether it's a lengthy meeting, an inspiring lecture, or brainstorming sessions, our app ensures you never miss a single word. Privacy at Its Best: Your data, your control. TextFlows is committed to safeguarding your privacy. Unlike other apps, TextFlows doesn't rely on remote servers. All your notes are securely stored on your device, ensuring utmost privacy and eliminating any concerns about data breaches. Universal Compatibility: TextFlows is tailored for both iPhone and iPad, providing a seamless experience across all your iOS devices. Multi Language Support: TextFlows works in English, 中文, Français, Deutsch, Español, 日本語
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Text Flows at 5.0 against NumPad's 4.2. Text Flows also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). NumPad's advantage is ratings volume (232 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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
NumPad costs $2.99 and Text Flows $2.99 up front. NumPad sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Text Flows asks for nothing beyond the download.
Text Flows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NumPad has 232 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NumPad ships an update weekly, Text Flows monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NumPad | Text Flows |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (232 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 232 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | More Voltage | 礼 付 |
Customer experience
NumPad
Text Flows
Bugs and requests
NumPad
Reported bugs
13 issues- Globe option vanished preventing keyboard switching
- App doesn't work on current iOS versions
- Keyboard fails to appear in Settings despite enabling
- Incompatible with certain apps (Goodreads, Messages, Password manager)
- Bottom row misalignment in recent updates
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- Floating keyboard mode distorts key sizes
- Underlines on symbols change their appearance and meaning
- App crashes or won't open
- Keyboard not recognized as third-party keyboard option
- Rounded numbers setting doesn't function properly
- Keyboard only works in specific applications
- Slow loading times
- Requires restart to enable properly
Requested features
18 requests- Adjustable keyboard size and scaling options
- Tab button functionality
- Dollar sign ($) symbol
- Question mark (?) symbol
- Hash/pound (#) symbol
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- Ampersand (&) symbol
- Decimal point button (mentioned multiple times)
- Dash/hyphen (-) character
- X character for ISBN numbers
- Remove underlines from interface
- Larger Enter and Space buttons
- Rearrangeable button configuration
- Long-press functionality for additional symbols
- Dark mode auto-switching with iOS theme
- Shift-right function for Excel navigation
- Move Space bar to bottom position
- Reduce keyboard compactness
- Tutorial or onboarding instructions
Text Flows
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NumPad
- Programmer Pack$1.99
- Symbols & Science Pack$1.99
- Date & Time Pack$1.99
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- Units & Conversion Pack$1.99
- Cooking & Baking Pack$1.99
- Finance Pack$1.99
- NumPad Pro (Early Bird)$5.99
- All Packs Lifetime Access$11.99
Text Flows
No in-app purchases
Questions
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