Comparison

Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs SinceMeter

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

SinceMeter

Features
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SinceMeter shows you the truth about your habits — without pressure or annoying notifications. Create counters for anything you want to track: exercise, reading, cleaning, studying, or any recurring task. The app shows how many days or hours have passed since you last did it. No reminders. No guilt trips. Just clear, honest numbers. Open the app and instantly see what you've been putting off. Sort counters by the longest gap — and decide for yourself what matters. KEY FEATURES • Day & Hour Counters — Track any habit in days or hours since your last activity • Goal Setting — Set targets and watch your progress toward them • Smart Sorting — Sort by longest gap to see what needs attention first • Statistics — View streaks, averages, and complete reset history • Drag & Drop — Reorder counters to match your priorities • Dark & Light Themes — Clean design that adapts to your preference • Fully Offline — All data stored on your device. No account. No cloud. No tracking. • Zero Notifications — Gentle awareness, not constant nagging SinceMeter doesn't tell you what to do. It just shows you how long it's been — and lets you decide.

Screenshots

Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens
SinceMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SinceMeter at none against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's 4. SinceMeter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Remote KeyPad and NumPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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. SinceMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, SinceMeter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote KeyPad and NumPad versus SinceMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyPad and NumPadSinceMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDLoki Landau

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

SinceMeter

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
None

SinceMeter

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 SinceMeter free?
SinceMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote KeyPad and NumPad or SinceMeter have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; SinceMeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote KeyPad and NumPad or SinceMeter?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and SinceMeter every 3 months. Most recently, Remote KeyPad and NumPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and SinceMeter on October 25, 2026.

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