Comparison

Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs DownCount

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 applications and websites, offering a flexible and efficient way to interact with your PC or Mac from a distance.

Highlights
  • Virtual keyboard and numpad
  • Customizable keypads for apps
  • Wireless control via WiFi
  • Numbers and navigation blocks
  • Wake On LAN functionality
  • Cross-device connectivity history
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

DownCount

Features
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DownCount helps you stay focused on your goals with simple and beautiful countdown tracking. Whether you're saving for something important, counting down to a special event, or working toward a personal milestone, DownCount gives you a clear visual way to track your progress and stay motivated every day. Features: • Create personalized countdown goals • Various Track progress with clean visual indicators • Customize themes to match your style • Stay motivated with an elegant and simple design • Monitor your milestones at a glance Turn your goals into visible progress and make every step count with DownCount.

Screenshots

Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens
DownCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DownCount at none against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's shown. Remote KeyPad and NumPad's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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 and DownCount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote KeyPad and NumPad versus DownCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyPad and NumPadDownCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTD海波 周

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

DownCount

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

DownCount

One-time1
  • DownCount Premium$5.99

Questions

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

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