# Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs iHost

Remote KeyPad and NumPad and iHost both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Remote KeyPad and NumPad's written reviews are positive against 44% of iHost's. Remote KeyPad and NumPad also leads on ratings volume (268 vs 52). iHost's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote KeyPad and NumPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and iHost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Remote KeyPad and NumPad against 4.3 for iHost. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote KeyPad and NumPad has 268 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Remote KeyPad and NumPad's written reviews are positive against 44% of iHost's.

Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, iHost every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote KeyPad and NumPad | iHost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-keypad-and-numpad/id1135331999/reviews)** | [4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihost-html-live/id1338576676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote KeyPad and NumPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-keypad-and-numpad/id1135331999)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote KeyPad Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Remote KeyPad Pro - Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Remote KeyPad Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remote Control Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth connection
- 🚀 Customizable keypad
- 👍 Affordable price
- 👍 Useful for spreadsheets and music apps
- 👍 Works well on multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on phone
- 💡 Desire for Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and permissions

**Reported bugs**

- Keypad not responding at times
- Repeating last operation issue
- Incompatibility with certain apps

**Requested features**

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


### iHost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihost-html-live/id1338576676)

Create and share webpages directly from your iOS device. Features a built-in code editor with syntax highlighting for multiple languages and easy file sharing to continue your work on a computer. Ideal for developers on the go.

**Highlights:** Local web server, File sharing, Built-in code editor, Syntax highlighting, Web inspection tools, HTML Live support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iHosts Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?

Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iHost free?

iHost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote KeyPad and NumPad or iHost?

Remote KeyPad and NumPad is rated higher. Remote KeyPad and NumPad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while iHost averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.

### Do Remote KeyPad and NumPad or iHost have ads?

Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; iHost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote KeyPad and NumPad or iHost?

Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and iHost every 5 days. Most recently, Remote KeyPad and NumPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and iHost on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*