Comparison

Comtel vs Remote KeyPad and NumPad

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

Head to head
About

Comtel

Features
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Comtel GSM Remote Control Application has been designed to provide communication and remote control to a CS Siren or a Group of Sirens using GSM network. The application can send SMS, DTMF packets and can also perform Live Audio announcements via phone calls using GSM Network. Features: • Store Siren or Group IDs. • Store up to 16 different warning signals. • Store up to 239 different digital messages. • Live Audio calls (Public Address only by decoding DTMF packets). • Silent test and receive reports via SMS Attention This application requires GSM Siren Remote Controller to be installed to your Siren network.

About

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard and number pad for your computer. Create custom layouts to control professional tools, navigate your system from a distance, and boost productivity. Setup is simple with a free helper app for Mac and Windows.

Highlights
  • Numbers block
  • Navigation block
  • Custom keypads for apps/websites
  • High interface customization
  • Wake On LAN
  • History of connected devices
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful and elegant keyboard extension with numbers and navigation pads. Create custom keypads for your professional tools to boost productivity. Move freely and control your computer from across the room. No line of sight is required - the app uses WiFi to connect to your computer. Setup is both quick and easy, just download the helper app from my website and install it on your computer and that's it. The app exists since 2016 and has been downloaded more than 300,000 times and received very positive reviews both from users and from the press. It's actively maintained and receives frequent updates with new and exciting features. MAIN FEATURES - Numbers block - Navigation block ADVANCED FEATURES - Create custom keypads to control apps and websites - High customization of the app interface - History of connected devices for quicker re-connection - Wake On LAN REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer - PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer - Free helper app, available at https://cherpake.com/get - Shared network connection, WiFi or Personal Hotspot, see https://cherpake.com/connect

Screenshots

Comtel4 screens
Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Comtel at none against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's 4. Comtel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Remote KeyPad and NumPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 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. Remote KeyPad and NumPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Comtel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comtel ships an update every 3 months, Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Comtel versus Remote KeyPad and NumPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComtelRemote KeyPad and NumPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (268 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—268 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProgressNetRemote Sunrise LTD

Bugs and requests

Comtel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keypad not responding at times
  • Repeating last operation issue
  • Incompatibility with certain apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for iPad
  • Improve layout and button size options
  • Allow disabling of default keypads
  • Reduce frequency of subscription prompts

In-app purchases

None

Comtel

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Subscriptions2
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Lifetime$9.99
  • Remote Control Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Comtel free?
Comtel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Comtel or Remote KeyPad and NumPad have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; Comtel does not.
Which is updated more often, Comtel or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
Comtel ships an update every 3 months, and Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Comtel was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remote KeyPad and NumPad on October 24, 2026.

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