Comparison

Finale KeyPad vs IOL Calc

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

Head to head
About

Finale KeyPad

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
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Use your iPhone or iPad to compose music in Finale on Mac. Why buy additional hardware that you have to carry around, when you can use this great app instead! All you need to do is download the Mac Helper application and connect your Mac and iOS device to the same WiFi. Finale Pad will guide you through the simple setup process. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or above, Windows 7 or above and Helper app installed; - iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 10 or above; - Shared wireless network connection between your computer and iOS device. HELPER APP Download helper app for Mac/Windows PC from https://cherpake.com/get Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me, please give the app a quick rating on the App Store. • Privacy policy can be found at https://www.cherpake.com/privacy • Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.cherpake.com/terms

About

IOL Calc

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ИОЛ КАЛЬКУЛЯТОР - это удобное приложение, которое помогает катарактальному офтальмохирургу рассчитать силу ИОЛ (Интраокулярная линза) для операции по катаракте по формулам SRKII и SRK/T. ***** ЕСЛИ ВЫ НЕ КАТАРАКТАЛЬНЫЙ ОФТАЛЬМОХИРУРГ, ВЕРОЯТНО, ВАС НЕ ЗАИНТЕРЕСУЕТ ЭТО ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ! ***** ***** ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ПРОКОНСУЛЬТИРУЙТЕСЬ С ВРАЧОМ, ПРЕЖДЕ ЧЕМ ПРИНИМАТЬ КАКИЕ-ЛИБО МЕДИЦИНСКИЕ РЕШЕНИЯ НА ОСНОВЕ РЕЗУЛЬТАТОВ ДАННОГО ПРИЛОЖЕНИЯ!***** Используя ИОЛ КАЛЬКУЛЯТОР, Вы соглашаетесь с *Условиями использования*. В данном приложении используются формулы расчета SRKII и SRK/T. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intraocular_lens_power_calculation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9562086/ _____________________________ The IOL CALCULATOR is a user-friendly application that allows the cataract surgeon to perfom IOL (Intraocular lens) Power calculations by SRKII and SRK/T formulas. ***** IF YOU ARE NOT A CATARACT SURGEON, YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT BE INTERESTED IN THIS APPLICATION! ***** ***** PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE MAKING ANY MEDICAL DECISIONS BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THIS APPLICATION!***** Using the IOL CALCULATOR, you agree with the Terms of Use. This application uses the well-known calculation formulas - SRKII and SRK/T.  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intraocular_lens_power_calculation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9562086/

Screenshots

Finale KeyPad4 screens
IOL Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IOL Calc at none against Finale KeyPad's 6. IOL Calc also leads on ads (none vs shown). Finale KeyPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Finale KeyPad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. IOL Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Finale KeyPad ships an update every 2 weeks, IOL Calc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Finale KeyPad versus IOL Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinale KeyPadIOL Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDSergei Sharko

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Finale KeyPad

Subscriptions4
  • Finale KeyPad Pro - 1 month$0.491 Month
  • Finale KeyPad - 1 month$0.491 Month
  • Finale KeyPad Pro - 1 year7 Days trial$1.991 Year
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  • Finale KeyPad - 1 year7 Days trial$2.001 Year
One-time2
  • Finale KeyPad Pro - lifetime$5.00
  • Finale KeyPad - Lifetime$5.00
None

IOL Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Finale KeyPad free?
Finale KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IOL Calc free?
IOL Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Finale KeyPad or IOL Calc have ads?
Finale KeyPad shows ads; IOL Calc does not.
Which is updated more often, Finale KeyPad or IOL Calc?
Finale KeyPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and IOL Calc every 2 months. Most recently, Finale KeyPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and IOL Calc on October 28, 2026.

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