# Sibelius KeyPad vs Paper

The clearest difference is ads: Paper at none against Sibelius KeyPad's shown. Paper also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 142) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Sibelius KeyPad's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 72%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sibelius KeyPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Paper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sibelius KeyPad against 4.7 for Paper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper has 1.7K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sibelius KeyPad's written reviews are positive against 72% of Paper's.

Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 3 weeks, Paper monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sibelius KeyPad | Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius-keypad/id1078098572/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-writing-app-notes/id1476984841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Mihhail Lapushkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143513743) |

## What reviewers say

### Sibelius KeyPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius-keypad/id1078098572)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a virtual keypad for your computer to enhance creativity and productivity within Sibelius. Connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi for seamless control, with a slick interface and quick setup.

**Highlights:** Virtual keypad for Sibelius, Wi-Fi connectivity, Automatic keypad switching, Slick user interface, Personal Hotspot support, Easy 3-step setup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| Sibelius KeyPad Pro - lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sibelius KeyPad Pro - forever | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


### Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-writing-app-notes/id1476984841)

This app offers a clean and configurable writing environment for various creative projects. It supports Markdown and plain text, syncs with iCloud, and integrates with other tools. Users can publish drafts to popular blogging platforms and export documents in multiple formats.

**Highlights:** Gorgeous writing space, Silky-smooth typing, Deep personalization (Pro), Markdown or Plain Text support, iCloud sync, Publish to Medium, WordPress, Ghost, Export to PDF, HTML, DOCX, ePub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features — Discounted | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Features | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Features — Discounted | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Features | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Features — Discounted | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Fantastic app
- 🎀 Great tool for writers
- 👍 Clean writing app
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 👍 Cute animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Lost files and documents
- 🐛 Cursor issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable

**Reported bugs**

- Files randomly disappearing
- Cursor issues causing freezes
- Syncing and iCloud integration problems

**Requested features**

- Add image support
- Improve file management and recovery
- Expand font and customization options
- Implement team/collaborative writing features
- Add text formatting options like italics and bold


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sibelius KeyPad free?

Sibelius KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paper free?

Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sibelius KeyPad or Paper?

Paper is rated higher. Sibelius KeyPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Paper averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Sibelius KeyPad or Paper have ads?

Sibelius KeyPad shows ads; Paper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sibelius KeyPad or Paper?

Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paper monthly. Most recently, Sibelius KeyPad was updated on September 7, 2026 and Paper on September 28, 2026.

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