Comparison

Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs FlexPeak

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

FlexPeak

Features
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FlexPeak helps PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot customers understand hourly electricity prices, plan energy use, and monitor performance over time. The PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program uses prices that can change throughout the day. FlexPeak gives you a clear way to view those prices, identify lower-cost and higher-cost hours, and make more informed decisions about when to use electricity. Features include: Hourly Price Chart View PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing data in an easy-to-read chart. Quickly see how prices change across the day and identify the best times to shift flexible energy use. Widgets Keep an eye on current pricing from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. EV Charging Calculator Estimate EV charging costs based on your battery level, target charge, charging speed, and current hourly prices. FlexPeak Pro helps you plan charging sessions around lower-cost periods. Usage Analysis Import your PG&E usage data and analyze how your electricity use lines up with hourly pricing. Review more than 7 days of usage analysis with FlexPeak Pro. Price Monitoring Check current and upcoming prices so you can stay aware of changing energy costs throughout the day. Custom Settings Configure your provider, rate plan, circuit ID, price offset, and price thresholds to match your setup. Tessie Integration Optionally connect FlexPeak to Tessie using your own Tessie API key to support sending your charge schedule to your car. Privacy-Focused Design FlexPeak is designed to process your settings, imported usage data, and analysis on your device. PG&E login happens through PG&E’s standard website, and imported usage files are analyzed locally. FlexPeak is useful for customers who want to better understand the PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program, plan EV charging, and evaluate how daily energy decisions affect costs. FlexPeak Pro FlexPeak Pro unlocks additional features, including the EV charging calculator and extended usage analysis beyond 7 days. Disclaimer FlexPeak is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PG&E, GridX, Tessie, or Tesla. PG&E is a trademark of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Tesla is a trademark of Tesla, Inc. Other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens
FlexPeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlexPeak at none against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

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 and FlexPeak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote KeyPad and NumPad versus FlexPeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyPad and NumPadFlexPeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDLucas Albert Dewey

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

FlexPeak

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 KeyPad Pro - Lifetime$9.99
  • Remote Control Pro - Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

FlexPeak

One-time1
  • FlexPeak Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlexPeak free?
FlexPeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote KeyPad and NumPad or FlexPeak have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; FlexPeak does not.

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