Comparison

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro vs Blink

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

Head to head
About

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard and numpad for your computer. Customize keypads for specific applications to enhance productivity and control your device from a distance using WiFi. Setup is simple with a downloadable helper app.

Highlights
  • Virtual keyboard and numpad
  • Customizable keypads
  • Remote computer control
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Numbers and navigation blocks
  • Wake On LAN
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

About

Blink

Capture thoughts instantly with this minimalist notepad. It prioritizes speed and simplicity, offering a unique layout to view all your notes at a glance. Ideal for quick ideas, to-dos, and reminders without complex organization.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast entry
  • Clean minimal design
  • Priority markers
  • Hourly reminders
  • Home screen widget
  • Voice dictation
Features
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+ App Store Today's App Featured + The fastest way to capture your thoughts. One tap, and it's saved. Blink is designed for speed. No folders, no categories, no complicated setup. Just open, type, and done. Your ideas deserve to be captured before they disappear. WHY BLINK? Unlike traditional note apps with endless lists and folders, Blink shows all your notes at a glance in a unique non-listing layout. Find what you need instantly without scrolling through pages. CAPTURE ANYTHING Grocery lists on your way home Quick to-dos that can't wait Brilliant ideas that pop into your head Phone numbers and addresses Meeting notes and reminders KEY FEATURES Lightning-Fast Entry — Open the app and start typing immediately Clean Minimal Design — No clutter, no distractions Priority Markers — Tap to highlight important notes in red Hourly Reminders — Red-marked notes remind you every hour until done Home Screen Widget — Check your notes without opening the app Voice Dictation — Speak your thoughts hands-free SIMPLE BY DESIGN Blink intentionally keeps things minimal. No tags, no notebooks, no learning curve. If you want a powerful note-taking suite, this isn't it. But if you want the fastest way to jot down a thought before it slips away, Blink is exactly what you need. Perfect for quick thinkers, busy professionals, and anyone who values simplicity over complexity.

Screenshots

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro4 screens
Blink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro at Free against Blink's $2.99. Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Blink's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro is free to download; Blink costs $2.99 up front. Blink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 653 and 169 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro's written reviews are positive against 74% of Blink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro ships an update monthly, Blink every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro versus Blink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyPad and NumPad ProBlink
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (653 ratings) — better4.3 (169 ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better74.0% of reviews
Number of ratings653 — better169
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDEUIHYUNG JUNG

Customer experience

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro

All ratings652 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.7%

Blink

All ratings168 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral11.6%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro

From 653 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Responsive and low latency
  • 💡 Highly customizable keymaps
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Mac
  • 👍 Saves money compared to physical numpad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🐛 Repeating key inputs
  • 🐛 Slow or unresponsive at times

Blink

From 169 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient voice dictation
  • 👍 Minimalist and clean design
  • 👍 Helpful reminders and notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Widget display issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
  • 🐛 Backup and sync issues
  • 🔧 Lack of customization options
  • 🔧 Limited organizational features

Bugs and requests

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard not recognized after rebooting computer
  • Constant crashes or freezes
  • Numeric input not registering correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity
  • Allow customizing button colors
  • Include a full keyboard layout, not just numpad
  • Add haptic/audio feedback for key presses
  • Improve stability and reliability

Blink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dictation not working on some devices
  • Purchased features not persisting
  • Crashing when using backup/restore
  • Widget displaying text incorrectly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode or customizable colors
  • Implement iCloud or cross-device sync
  • Allow rearranging and reordering of items
  • Add support for iPad and Apple Watch
  • Improve notification scheduling and controls

In-app purchases

None

Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blink

One-time1
  • PagesFree

Questions

Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blink free?
Blink costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro or Blink?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro is rated higher. Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 653 ratings, while Blink averages 4.3 from 169 ratings.
Do Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro or Blink have ads?
Neither Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro nor Blink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro or Blink?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro ships an update monthly, and Blink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Blink on November 2, 2026.

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