Comparison

Remote KeyPad and NumPad vs e2 Pilot

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

e2 Pilot

Features
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FREE TO DOWNLOAD, 7-DAY TRIAL The app is free to download, with full access to every feature for 7 days. After that, the one-time in-app purchase “e2 Pilot Full Version” unlocks it for good (no subscription). All features described below are part of the Full Version. e2 Pilot is the remote control and workshop for Enigma2 receivers (OpenPLi, OpenATV and others with OpenWebif) on your home network. Everything runs directly between your device and your box – no server, no account, no ads. REMOTE AND LIVE INFO • All keys of the original remote • Current channel and programme, standby with a tap • Signal quality (satellite/cable) and data rate (IPTV) live • Pick the audio track, channel info with satellite, transponder and PIDs CHANNELS AND PROGRAMME • Bouquets, picons, programme with “now” and “next” • Watch channels on your device (stream) or switch the box • Record with one tap – even on channels that aren’t tuned RECORDINGS AND TIMERS • Play, rename, move, copy and delete recordings • Save to your device: unchanged (.ts) on the Mac, also as MP4 on iPhone • Add, edit, enable and stop timers FOR POWER USERS • Bouquet manager: sort, extend and transfer to other boxes • Picon management: install packages, find missing ones, assign your own • File manager (FTP) and terminal (SSH) on the box • Backups, plugin and package management, sleep timer • Full backup and flashing (iPhone, iPad, Mac) for verified boxes, with checksum and model lock SAFE • Changes on the box only after your confirmation, with file backups • Passwords live in your device’s keychain GERMAN AND ENGLISH, DETAILED HELP IN THE APP Settings offer demo boxes so you can try the app without a receiver. Note: e2 Pilot requires an Enigma2 receiver on the same network. Playback uses VLCKit (LGPL).

Screenshots

Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens
e2 Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: e2 Pilot 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 e2 Pilot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote KeyPad and NumPad versus e2 Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeyPad and NumPade2 Pilot
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 iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDRainer Duerr

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

e2 Pilot

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
2 purchases

e2 Pilot

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • e2 Pilot Full Version$12.99

Questions

Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is e2 Pilot free?
e2 Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote KeyPad and NumPad or e2 Pilot have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; e2 Pilot does not.

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