Sibelius KeyPad vs SuperDeck
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
SuperDeck
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SuperDeck turns your iPhone into a fully customisable control surface for your Mac - no extra hardware needed. Whether you're a developer firing off terminal commands, a designer hitting shortcuts in Fusion360 or Figma, a streamer managing your setup, or a power user who wants instant access to your most-used apps - SuperDeck puts total control right in your hand. YOUR MAC. IN YOUR HAND. SuperDeck pairs your iPhone with your Mac over your local Wi-Fi network, giving you a beautiful, responsive button pad with near-zero latency. No extra hardware. No expensive gadgets. Just your iPhone. LAUNCH ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Open apps, trigger keyboard shortcuts, visit URLs, run system commands - all from beautifully customisable buttons on your iPhone. Organise everything into multiple pages so the right actions are always within reach. HOTKEYS & KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Map any keyboard shortcut to a single tap. Stop reaching across the desk. Perfect for: - Fusion360: Extrude, Fillet, Line, Rectangle, Circle - Figma: Frame, Component, Auto Layout, Export - Final Cut Pro & Premiere: cut, mark in/out, export - Terminal: custom commands and scripts - Any app with keyboard shortcuts SPOTIFY & MEDIA CONTROL Full media control built right in. Play, pause, skip, shuffle, like tracks, adjust volume, and switch playlists - without ever switching apps or touching your Mac. WIDGETS Add live widgets to your deck: a Pomodoro timer to stay focused, a live Clock, and more coming soon. Keep your workflow humming without breaking your focus. MULTIPLE PAGES Create unlimited pages of buttons - one for coding, one for design, one for music, one for your favourite websites. Swipe to switch. Tap to act. BEAUTIFUL THEMES & SKINS Choose from 10+ stunning skins: Classic, Matrix, Gold, Midnight, Rounded, Blueprint, and more. Your control pad should look as good as it works. POWERFUL MAC COMPANION APP The free SuperDeck Companion app for Mac gives you a full drag-and-drop visual editor. Add buttons, assign actions, pick colours, and sync to your iPhone in one click. What you see on your Mac is exactly what appears on your phone. PERFECT FOR - Developers: terminal shortcuts, git commands, editor hotkeys - 3D Designers: Fusion360, Blender, AutoCAD shortcuts at your fingertips - Content Creators & Streamers: scene switching, media control, browser bookmarks - Productivity Power Users: custom workflows, app switching, URL launching - Anyone who wants a Stream Deck without buying the hardware PRO FEATURES Upgrade to SuperDeck Pro to unlock: - Unlimited deck pages - All premium themes and skins - Advanced widgets - Priority support SuperDeck is the macro pad alternative you have been waiting for - and it is already in your pocket. Download free. Build your deck. Take control. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://superdeck.appiva.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SuperDeck at none against Sibelius KeyPad's shown. SuperDeck also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Sibelius KeyPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SuperDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sibelius KeyPad ships an update every 3 weeks, SuperDeck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sibelius KeyPad | SuperDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (142 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Scott Goodman |
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
SuperDeck
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
SuperDeck
- SuperDeck$4.991 Month
- SuperDeck$29.991 Year
- SuperDeck$59.99
Questions
Is Sibelius KeyPad free?
Is SuperDeck free?
Do Sibelius KeyPad or SuperDeck have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sibelius KeyPad or SuperDeck?
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