Comparison

Program Changer vs Numpad 2

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

Head to head
About

Program Changer

This utility app allows users to send and receive MIDI Program Changes. It features a large keypad for quick patch switching and a display mode for incoming commands. It connects to all available MIDI devices and network sessions.

Highlights
  • Send MIDI Program Changes
  • Receive MIDI Program Changes
  • Large keypad for quick entry
  • Jump up/down with +/- keys
  • Display incoming Program Change numbers
  • Connects to all MIDI devices/networks
Features
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Program Changer is a super simple tool to send and receive MIDI Program Changes. The big keypad allows for quick entry to switch your synthesizer patches, audio mixer presets, lighting desk scenes, or whatever you can link to a MIDI Program Change command. Use the plus and minus keys to quickly jump up and down. Alternatively, Program Changer can just give you a big display of incoming Program Change numbers in 'receive' mode. Program Changer sends and listens to all MIDI devices or network sessions available. I'm seriously considering Audiobus support for inter-app MIDI commands. Let me know if you need this, then I might hurry up. If you have any questions or feedback, don't hesitate to contact me directly via contact@oscarbouwmans.nl.

About

Numpad 2

Enhance your numeric input experience with a custom keyboard designed for iOS 17.2 and newer. Easily enter numbers, decimals, and spaces with customizable key functions and layout options.

Highlights
  • Customizable key for period, decimal, space, tab
  • Switchable numpad layout (standard or 7-8-9)
  • Adjustable keyboard height
  • Designed for iOS 17.2 and newer
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Numpad – A Better Way to Enter Numbers When all you need is numbers, the default keyboard just gets in the way. Numpad gives you a clean, focused, and efficient typing experience—designed for speed and precision. Whether you’re entering prices, codes, or data, Numpad keeps things simple and fast. — Designed for how you work: • Adaptive action key Quickly switch between decimal, space, tab, and more – just press and hold. • Two intuitive layouts Choose between classic 1–9 or calculator-style 7–8–9. Switch instantly by holding the “5” key. • Flexible height Adjust the keyboard to match your preference – compact or spacious – with a simple hold on “0”. • Minimal by design No distractions. No unnecessary keys. Just a better way to enter numbers. — Have an idea or feature request? I’d love to hear from you – your feedback helps shape future updates.

Screenshots

Program Changer3 screens
Numpad 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Program Changer at Free against Numpad 2's $0.99. Program Changer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Numpad 2's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). On 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

Program Changer is free to download; Numpad 2 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Program Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numpad 2 has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Program Changer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Numpad 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Program Changer versus Numpad 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgram ChangerNumpad 2
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings320 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar BouwmansALPA AB

Customer experience

Program Changer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Numpad 2

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%

In-app purchases

None

Program Changer

No in-app purchases

None

Numpad 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Program Changer free?
Program Changer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numpad 2 free?
Numpad 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Program Changer or Numpad 2?
Program Changer is rated higher. Program Changer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Numpad 2 averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do Program Changer or Numpad 2 have ads?
Neither Program Changer nor Numpad 2 shows ads.

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