Comparison

Sibelius KeyPad vs ConnectionOpen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sibelius KeyPad

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
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Sibelius KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated notation keypad for Sibelius. Keep the controls you use most close at hand while you compose, arrange, and edit. Connect over Wi-Fi, choose the keypad you need, and send notation shortcuts to Sibelius on your Mac or Windows PC. Made for scoring - Common Notes - More Notes - Beams and Tremolos - Articulations - Jazz Articulations - Accidentals Customize your workflow - Assign keyboard shortcut actions to keypad buttons - Choose the shortcut sent when switching each keypad tab - Reset keypads to factory settings any time - Automatically switch keypads in Sibelius based on your selection Simple setup - Works with Sibelius for Mac and Windows - Connect over Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot - Set up in three quick steps - No direct line of sight required System Requirements - iPhone or iPad - Sibelius for Mac or Windows - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - Shared Wi-Fi network or Personal Hotspot Helper app Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/get Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me - please give the app a quick rating on the App Store. • Privacy policy can be found at https://www.cherpake.com/privacy • Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.cherpake.com/terms

About

ConnectionOpen

Experience real-time, high-quality audio and video collaboration with near-zero latency. Ideal for musicians, podcasters, and voiceover artists to connect and create together remotely, as if in the same room.

Highlights
  • Uncompressed, high-quality audio
  • Low-latency live video streaming
  • Real-time online collaboration
  • Remote jamming and practice for musicians
  • Live podcast recording with guests
  • Voiceover work with live feedback
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ConnectionOpen let’s you communicate and collaborate in real time online, with low-latency uncompressed audio of the highest quality. Available on Mac, inside your DAW, and now iOS too, ConnectionOpen also features live video streaming in sync with crystal clear uncompressed audio. With close to zero latency, ConnectionOpen is perfect for a wide variety of potential uses: Voiceover artists: Work directly with studios with the best quality audio, and get live feedback on your performances - now get the ultimate portability of our iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Podcasters: record live with co-hosts and interview guests wherever you are, and feel as if you were in the same room thanks to ConnectionOpen’s super low latency. Musicians: Jam, practice and perform together, miles apart in perfect sync with no compromise in audio quality. It’s easy to create a session and get connected to anyone in the world in minutes and experience fantastic quality audio with next to no latency. No more distortion, no more call drop outs, no lag - just crystal clear audio in sync with live video streaming. It’s the perfect platform to creatively collaborate online together, as if you were in the same studio. With a range of day passes and monthly subscription plans to choose from, ConnectionOpen can be tailored to your usage and workflow. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://www.connectionopen.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Sibelius KeyPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sibelius KeyPad at free with in-app purchases against ConnectionOpen's subscription. Sibelius KeyPad also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ConnectionOpen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sibelius KeyPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ConnectionOpen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ConnectionOpen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sibelius KeyPad has 142 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Sibelius KeyPad's written reviews are positive against 100% of ConnectionOpen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 3 weeks, ConnectionOpen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sibelius KeyPad versus ConnectionOpen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSibelius KeyPadConnectionOpen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (142 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings142 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDConnectionOpen, Inc.

Customer experience

Sibelius KeyPad

All ratings142 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative9.2%

ConnectionOpen

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sibelius KeyPad

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Custom key mapping/settings
  • Upstroke/downstroke articulation symbols
  • Customizable skins and themes
  • Better button positioning for smaller hands

ConnectionOpen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sibelius KeyPad

Subscriptions2
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 year$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - lifetime$2.99
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - forever$9.99
4 purchases

ConnectionOpen

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Plan14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Standard Plan14 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Pro Plan14 Days trial$99.991 Month
One-time1
  • Day Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Sibelius KeyPad free?
Sibelius KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConnectionOpen free?
ConnectionOpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sibelius KeyPad or ConnectionOpen?
ConnectionOpen is rated higher. Sibelius KeyPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while ConnectionOpen averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Sibelius KeyPad or ConnectionOpen have ads?
Sibelius KeyPad shows ads; ConnectionOpen does not.
Which is updated more often, Sibelius KeyPad or ConnectionOpen?
Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and ConnectionOpen every 2 months. Most recently, Sibelius KeyPad was updated on October 16, 2026 and ConnectionOpen on October 5, 2026.

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