Sibelius KeyPad vs Inspector
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
Inspector
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Aplikacja Inspector to nowoczesne narzędzie wspierające kompleksowe zarządzanie pracą muzyków oraz komunikację w zespole. Dzięki niej wszystkie kluczowe informacje, takie jak harmonogramy wydarzeń, próby czy koncerty, są zawsze pod ręką, dostępne w czasie rzeczywistym na urządzeniach mobilnych. Inspector zapewnia również sprawną wymianę informacji poprzez zintegrowany czat oraz tablicę ogłoszeń z obsługą załączników, co ułatwia organizację pracy i komunikację pomiędzy muzykami i osobami zarządzającymi ich pracą. System automatycznych powiadomień gwarantuje, że użytkownicy nie przegapią żadnej istotnej informacji dotyczącej planowanych działań. Dla administratorów istotną zaletą jest funkcjonalność automatycznego generowania rozliczeń na podstawie wprowadzonych wydarzeń, co znacząco usprawnia zarządzanie organizacyjne i administracyjne.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inspector at none against Sibelius KeyPad's 4. Inspector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sibelius KeyPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 4 weeks, Inspector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sibelius KeyPad | Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (142 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Anita Kozlak |
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
Inspector
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
Inspector
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sibelius KeyPad free?
Is Inspector free?
Do Sibelius KeyPad or Inspector have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sibelius KeyPad or Inspector?
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