Comparison

Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs Phynitty

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

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

About

Phynitty

Features
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The Phynitty App is designed to enhance the Phynitty systems for researchers, whether in the lab for telemetry or in the wild for biologging. It provides real-time data access, system management and setup, allowing users to customize and monitor experiments seamlessly. Key features include: • Remote Monitoring: Oversee experiments from anywhere at anytime. • Data Collection: Capture and store data efficiently. • Automated Analysis: Simplify complex data analysis processes. • Customizable Configurations: Tailor settings to fit specific study requirements. • Powerful Modes: Utilize customizable configuration, logger mode, and monitoring mode. These features are designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility for your research.

Screenshots

Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens
Phynitty3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phynitty at none against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's 4. Phynitty also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Phynitty asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, Phynitty weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote KeyPad and NumPad versus Phynitty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyPad and NumPadPhynitty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (265 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings265 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDManitty

Bugs and 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

Phynitty

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 Control Pro - Lifetime$1.99
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Lifetime$4.00
None

Phynitty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phynitty free?
Phynitty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote KeyPad and NumPad or Phynitty have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; Phynitty does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote KeyPad and NumPad or Phynitty?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phynitty weekly. Most recently, Remote KeyPad and NumPad was updated on September 17, 2026 and Phynitty on May 18, 2026.

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