Finale KeyPad vs Bad Page
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Compose music in Finale on Mac
- Use iPhone or iPad as a controller
- Connects via WiFi
- Simple setup process
- No extra hardware needed
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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
Bad Page
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Welcome to a clear mind. Bad Page is designed for thinkers, creators, and anyone who wants to capture ideas without the noise. Core Features: Fast & Simple: Open the app and start writing immediately. Trash Archive: Never lose a thought, even if you discard it. Wall: View all your ideas at a glance. Bad Page Premium: Upgrade to unlock the full potential of your mind. Zero Ads: Pure focus. No bullshit. Organize the Chaos: Unlock Tag filters to find your ideas instantly. Unlimited Posts: Write without boundaries. Early Access: Get all future premium tools we build. *Premium is available via an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bad Page at none against Finale KeyPad's shown. Bad Page also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Finale KeyPad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Bad Page sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Finale KeyPad ships an update every 4 weeks, Bad Page every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Finale KeyPad | Bad Page |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Tin Long Javier Chan |
Bugs and requests
Finale KeyPad
Reported bugs
11 issues- Pad is slightly off sync
- Hitting # sign switches to arrow page
- Loading sign constantly spins
- No settings work
- App does not work
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- Keys on top row and right column send to navigation
- Coding error suspected
- Keypad 6 to 8, 8 to Windows button
- # and b are reversed
- Cannot undo triplets
- Keypad mapping issues
Requested features
6 requests- Lifetime purchase option
- More measure tools
- Expression tool
- A tab with tools
- Customizable keys for specific functions
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- Integrate apps
Bad Page
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Finale KeyPad
- 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
- Finale KeyPad Pro - lifetime$5.00
- Finale KeyPad - Lifetime$5.00
Bad Page
- Bad Page Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Bad Page Premium (Annual)$24.991 Year
