Sibelius KeyPad vs LinkReceiveSMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Virtual keypad for Sibelius
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Automatic keypad switching
- Slick user interface
- Personal Hotspot support
- Easy 3-step setup
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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
LinkReceiveSMS
Receive SMS verification codes online without registration. Select a phone number from the list to get codes from various services like Facebook, Telegram, and PayPal. Ideal for temporary verification needs.
- Receive SMS verification codes online
- No registration needed
- Select from a list of phone numbers
- Supports major platforms (Facebook, Telegram, etc.)
- Temporary verification solution
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用于在线接收手机短信验证码。不需要注册。只需从下面的列表中选择您的电话号码即可。您可以使用它来接收来自FACEBOOK，TELEGRAM，WECHAT，VK，PAYPAL，ALIPAY等发来的手机短信验证码。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sibelius KeyPad at Free against LinkReceiveSMS's $9.99. Sibelius KeyPad also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 17 months). LinkReceiveSMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Sibelius KeyPad is free to download; LinkReceiveSMS costs $9.99 up front. Sibelius KeyPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LinkReceiveSMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sibelius KeyPad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sibelius KeyPad has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 4 weeks, LinkReceiveSMS every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sibelius KeyPad | LinkReceiveSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (143 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | 道杰 林 |
Customer experience
Sibelius KeyPad
LinkReceiveSMS
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
LinkReceiveSMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sibelius KeyPad
- Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 month$0.991 Month
- Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 year$4.991 Year
- Sibelius KeyPad Pro - lifetime$2.99
- Sibelius KeyPad Pro - forever$9.99
LinkReceiveSMS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sibelius KeyPad free?
Is LinkReceiveSMS free?
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