Comparison

Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs DeckPad

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
Read full description

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

DeckPad

Read full description

Turn any spare iPhone into a pro desk macro pad. DeckPad sends keystrokes to your computer over Wi-Fi — no cables, no dongles, no subscription. FREE FOREVER • Full numpad layer with beautiful themes • Key click sounds and haptic feedback • Desk mode: always-on screen, idle screensaver prevents burn-in • Pairs in seconds by scanning a QR code CKPAD PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock every premium layer and theme, forever. Works fully offline. • Financial Pro — spreadsheet-grade numpad layout • Media — play, pause, volume at your fingertips • Streamer — scenes,, record, BRB • Meeting, Presenter, Developer, Creative Studio • 13 premium themes: Neon RGB, Synthwave, Cyberpunk, AMOLED Black and more • Custom layers: design your own pads in DeckPad Studio, our free desktop editor for macOS, Windows and Linux HOW IT WORKS Install the free receiver DeckPad Studio on your computer Scan the QR code with DeckPad Tap keys on your phone — they land on your computer instantly No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. Your keystrokes never leave your local network.

Screenshots

Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens
DeckPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DeckPad at none against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's shown. DeckPad also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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 DeckPad 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 DeckPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyPad and NumPadDeckPad
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, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDAndy TUNG

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

DeckPad

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

DeckPad

One-time1
  • DeckPad Pro$4.99

Questions

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

Other comparisons