Comparison

Sibelius KeyPad vs Halcón Global Cargo

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 dedicated notation keypad for Sibelius. Streamline your composing, arranging, and editing process by keeping frequently used controls accessible. Connect wirelessly to send notation shortcuts to your Mac or Windows PC.

Highlights
  • Dedicated notation keypad for Sibelius
  • Wireless connection over Wi-Fi
  • Customizable shortcut assignments
  • Automatic keypad switching
  • Simple three-step setup
  • Support for Mac and Windows
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

Halcón Global Cargo

Features
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Bienvenido a Halcon Global Cargo, la solución para gestionar y seguir tus envíos de manera eficiente y sin complicaciones! Nuestra aplicación está diseñada especialmente para brindarte un control total sobre tus envíos, desde el momento en que son recibidos en el almacén hasta su entrega final. Funcionalidades Principales: Seguimiento: Mantente informado en cada etapa del proceso de envío. Podrás ver el estado actual de tus paquetes, ya sea que estén "Recibidos en Almacén", "Enviados al Puerto", "En Tránsito", "Entregados" y mucho más. Alertas Personalizadas: Configura alertas para recibir notificaciones automáticas cuando un paquete ha sido enviado al almacén o cuando alcanza cualquier otra etapa importante del proceso de envío. Así, siempre estarás al tanto de lo que ocurre con tus envíos. Instrucciones de Envío: ¿Tienes un paquete que aún no ha sido procesado? No hay problema. Envía instrucciones de envío directamente desde la aplicación para asegurarte de que tus paquetes sean manejados según tus necesidades y tiempos. Interfaz Intuitiva y Fácil de Usar: Nuestra aplicación ha sido diseñada pensando en la facilidad de uso. Con una interfaz amigable y clara, podrás gestionar tus envíos sin complicaciones, independientemente de tu nivel de experiencia tecnológica. Beneficios: Ahorra Tiempo: Olvídate de las llamadas telefónicas y los correos electrónicos para verificar el estado de tus envíos. Todo lo que necesitas saber está a solo un toque de distancia. Mejora tu Eficiencia: Con las alertas personalizadas y la capacidad de enviar instrucciones de envío directamente desde la aplicación, podrás gestionar tus operaciones logísticas de manera más eficiente y efectiva. Tranquilidad Total: Al tener visibilidad completa sobre el estado de tus envíos, podrás anticiparte a posibles problemas y tomar decisiones informadas rápidamente.

Screenshots

Sibelius KeyPad4 screens
Halcón Global Cargo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halcón Global Cargo at none against Sibelius KeyPad's 4. Halcón Global Cargo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Sibelius KeyPad's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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. Halcón Global Cargo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 4 weeks, Halcón Global Cargo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sibelius KeyPad versus Halcón Global Cargo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSibelius KeyPadHalcón Global Cargo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (143 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings143 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDTrackingpremium LLC

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

Halcón Global Cargo

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
None

Halcón Global Cargo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sibelius KeyPad free?
Sibelius KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Halcón Global Cargo free?
Halcón Global Cargo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sibelius KeyPad or Halcón Global Cargo have ads?
Sibelius KeyPad shows ads; Halcón Global Cargo does not.
Which is updated more often, Sibelius KeyPad or Halcón Global Cargo?
Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 4 weeks, and Halcón Global Cargo every 2 months. Most recently, Sibelius KeyPad was updated on November 12, 2026 and Halcón Global Cargo on November 8, 2026.

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