# Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs Eos Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote KeyPad and NumPad at free with in-app purchases against Eos Remote's subscription. Remote KeyPad and NumPad also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 56%) and ratings volume (265 vs 46). Eos Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Eos Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Eos Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote KeyPad and NumPad has 265 ratings behind it against 46, 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 56% of Eos Remote's.

Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, Eos Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote KeyPad and NumPad | Eos Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-keypad-and-numpad/id1135331999/reviews) | **[4.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eos-remote/id1479413314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Trent Barclay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255449311) |

## 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 Control Pro - Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remote KeyPad Pro - Lifetime | $4.00 | 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


### Eos Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eos-remote/id1479413314)

Control your lighting console from your mobile device. This app offers features like direct selects, a color picker with a gel library, virtual encoders, and patch capabilities. It's designed to save time for programmers and riggers by allowing them to troubleshoot issues remotely.

**Highlights:** Direct Selects, Color Picker with Gel Library, Virtual Encoders, Patching, Magic Sheet Viewer, Custom Layouts, Faders

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?

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

### Is Eos Remote free?

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

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

Eos Remote is rated higher. Remote KeyPad and NumPad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Eos Remote averages 4.3 from 46 ratings.

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

Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; Eos Remote does not.

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

Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Eos Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Remote KeyPad and NumPad was updated on September 17, 2026 and Eos Remote on September 20, 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.*