Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro vs Context Panel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Virtual keyboard and numpad
- Customizable keypads
- Remote computer control
- WiFi connectivity
- Numbers and navigation blocks
- Wake On LAN
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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
Context Panel
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Context Panel companion lets you view AI usage limits synced from your Mac on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It shows remaining capacity, provider/account status, reset timing, and stale or unavailable sync states from the same local-first Context Panel setup on your Mac. Use the companion app and widgets as glanceable surfaces while setup, diagnostics, provider credentials, and detailed history stay on the Mac app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Context Panel at Free against Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro's $9.99. Context Panel also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and device support (6 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Context Panel is free to download; Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro ships an update monthly, Context Panel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro | Context Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (651 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 651 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Shiny Computers |
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
Context Panel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro
No in-app purchases
Context Panel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro free?
Is Context Panel free?
Do Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro or Context Panel have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote KeyPad and NumPad Pro or Context Panel?
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