# ConnectionOpen vs Finale KeyPad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ConnectionOpen at 100% against Finale KeyPad's 49%. ConnectionOpen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Finale KeyPad's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ConnectionOpen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Finale KeyPad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ConnectionOpen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finale KeyPad has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ConnectionOpen's written reviews are positive against 49% of Finale KeyPad's.

ConnectionOpen ships an update every 2 months, Finale KeyPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ConnectionOpen | Finale KeyPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectionopen/id1500409403/reviews)** | [3.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finale-keypad/id1528484855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 51 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ConnectionOpen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500409402) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### ConnectionOpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectionopen/id1500409403)

Experience real-time, high-quality audio and video collaboration with near-zero latency. Ideal for musicians, podcasters, and voiceover artists to connect and create together remotely, as if in the same room.

**Highlights:** Uncompressed, high-quality audio, Low-latency live video streaming, Real-time online collaboration, Remote jamming and practice for musicians, Live podcast recording with guests, Voiceover work with live feedback

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $99.99 | per month |
| Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


### Finale KeyPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finale-keypad/id1528484855)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a music composition tool for Finale on Mac. Avoid purchasing extra hardware by utilizing this app, which connects your iOS device to your computer via WiFi after installing a helper application.

**Highlights:** Compose music in Finale on Mac, Use iPhone or iPad as a controller, Connects via WiFi, Simple setup process, No extra hardware needed

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finale KeyPad Pro - 1 month | $0.49 | per month |
| Finale KeyPad - 1 month | $0.49 | per month |
| Finale KeyPad Pro - 1 year | $1.99 | per year |
| Finale KeyPad - 1 year | $2.00 | per year |
| Finale KeyPad Pro - lifetime | $5.00 | one-time |
| Finale KeyPad - Lifetime | $5.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ConnectionOpen free?

ConnectionOpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Finale KeyPad free?

Finale KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ConnectionOpen or Finale KeyPad?

ConnectionOpen is rated higher. ConnectionOpen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Finale KeyPad averages 3.9 from 52 ratings.

### Do ConnectionOpen or Finale KeyPad have ads?

Finale KeyPad shows ads; ConnectionOpen does not.

### Which is updated more often, ConnectionOpen or Finale KeyPad?

ConnectionOpen ships an update every 2 months, and Finale KeyPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, ConnectionOpen was updated on October 5, 2026 and Finale KeyPad on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*