Comparison

ActionPad vs Keyboard Macros PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ActionPad

Create custom control panels to remotely operate your computer applications. Simulate keyboard and mouse input, launch programs, open files, and control media. Share and download user-created panels for enhanced productivity and gaming.

Highlights
  • Customizable control panels
  • Simulate keyboard and mouse input
  • Launch applications and files
  • Open websites
  • Media and volume control
  • Create macros
  • Community Panels Hub
Features
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ActionPad allows you to create your own custom control panels to remote control applications on your computer. This app requires the ActionPad Server desktop software to be installed on your computer for full functionality. For more information on this, visit https://actionpad.co/go. Compatible with macOS and Windows. Panels can contain buttons and other objects, which can be used to simulate keyboard and mouse input, as well as open files and URLs. With grid and dynamic panel types, buttons can be arranged into a grid with customizable rows and columns, or positioned and sized anywhere you would like on your panel for infinite customization possibilities. Customize the appearance of buttons and other panel objects to give them a distinct look. Get ready to make your keyboard and mouse jealous. With ActionPad, you may implement buttons on your panel that: -Execute keystrokes, such as Command C or Ctrl V. -Move your mouse pointer or hold keys as you hold down the button. -Launch applications and open files on your computer. -Open websites in your default browser and interact with them. -Control media and volume on your computer. -Do all of these things with one press! You can have buttons send continuous keyboard and mouse input as you hold them down, or you can combine multiple actions to create simple or complex macros that will run with just one tap of the button! All of this, along with visual elements such as images, text, and containers can all be combined to create unique control panels, each of which with it's own purpose. Don't feel like creating your own panel, or want to use some pre-created panels for some of your favorite desktop apps? ActionPad features the Community Panels Hub, which allows users to upload and share panels they create. It's very easy to share panels and build upon everyone's creations. Along with sharing through the Community Panels Hub, you can also export your panel and send it via E-mail, AirDrop, or a variety of other mediums. No account needed to download user-made panels, only required if you wish to upload to share with other users. Whether it be a panel used to quickly access the most commonly used tools in Photoshop, extra shortcuts for DAW power users, controls for your cockpit in a space simulation game, or a remote control for your streaming setup, there is no limit to what you can create and control with ActionPad.

About

Keyboard Macros PRO

Automate text input by creating custom shortcuts for frequently used phrases and information. Quickly insert addresses, greetings, jokes, and more into any app with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Create custom text shortcuts
  • Insert text into any app
  • Sync shortcuts via iCloud
  • Organize shortcuts into categories
  • Pre-loaded examples and content
  • Drag and drop reordering
Features
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Keyboard Macros PRO is an easy-to-use yet very powerful keyboard macro app that lets you, with one tap, retype text and phrases that you use often. For example, when ordering items on the web, you can quickly enter your email address, name, address, etc., with just a single tap. The app comes with dozens of example macros to get your mind working on the many creative ways you can use the app. Here are just a few examples of who Keyboard Macros PRO is great for: • SALESPEOPLE who repeatedly email or text message with the same replies. • SINGLES using TINDER or other dating apps to quickly ask and reply to typical dating questions. No more typing the same thing over, and over, and over... • JUST FOR FUN with text messaging your favorite EMOJIS, EMOJI ART, ASCII ART and even loads of JOKES and KNOCK KNOCK JOKES that come pre-installed. • CUSTOMER SUPPORT reps to quickly respond with answers to common questions. • UBER/LYFT DRIVERS to quickly text riders with usual replies. • AIRBNB HOSTS to quickly email or text message guests with check-in instructions. • EVERYONE! You'll be surprised all the creative ways you'll find to use it. Check out these great features! • KEYBOARD EXTENSION: Insert large amounts of text into any app with one tap from keyboard. • ALL APPS: Works with iMessage, Email, Tinder, Kik, and virtually any app. • iCLOUD: Saves your text shortcuts to iCloud so they can be shared between devices. • CATEGORIES: Organize your shortcuts into unlimited Categories. • DRAG N DROP: Reorder Shortcuts and Categories by simply dragging and dropping them. • PRE-LOADED EXAMPLES: Comes pre-loaded with dozens of examples, including Emojis, Emoji Art, ASCII Art, Jokes, etc. Here are the example categories that come pre-loaded with the app: • Name (first, last, full, etc.) • Home (email, phone, address, etc.) • Work (email, phone, address, etc.) • Misc. (Soc. Security number, DL number, License Plate number, etc.) • Responses (on phone, in meeting, etc.) • Greetings (good morning, good night, etc.) • Passwords • Credit Cards • Emojis • Emoji Art • ASCII Art • Websites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) • Jokes • Knock, Knock Jokes • Quotes • Dating Responses • Dating Ice Breakers TO INSTALL THE KEYBOARD EXTENSION:   Run your device's Settings app, then go to General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add a New Keyboard... > Macros PRO. NEED HELP? Run the app and tap the Help button for a tutorial video that shows you how to turn on the keyboard extension as well as adding and editing the macros. Also, feel free to contact us anytime at support@clipish.net

Screenshots

ActionPad4 screens
Keyboard Macros PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ActionPad at 4.0 against Keyboard Macros PRO's 3.4. ActionPad also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 10). Keyboard Macros PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ads, 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

ActionPad costs $3.99 and Keyboard Macros PRO $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ActionPad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActionPad ships an update every 3 months, Keyboard Macros PRO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ActionPad versus Keyboard Macros PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionPadKeyboard Macros PRO
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (30 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ArpasiDating DNA, Inc.

Customer experience

ActionPad

All ratings30 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative29.3%

Keyboard Macros PRO

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

ActionPad

No in-app purchases

None

Keyboard Macros PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActionPad free?
ActionPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keyboard Macros PRO free?
Keyboard Macros PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ActionPad or Keyboard Macros PRO?
ActionPad is rated higher. ActionPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Keyboard Macros PRO averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do ActionPad or Keyboard Macros PRO have ads?
Neither ActionPad nor Keyboard Macros PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActionPad or Keyboard Macros PRO?
ActionPad ships an update every 3 months, and Keyboard Macros PRO every 3 weeks. Most recently, ActionPad was updated on October 16, 2026 and Keyboard Macros PRO on October 9, 2026.

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