Computrols vs Keypad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Computrols
This app simplifies building automation tasks. It allows users to configure, commission, and test hardware with an easy-to-use interface. It's designed for professionals in the building automation industry.
- Configure hardware
- Commission hardware
- Test hardware
- Building automation industry focus
- Simple and easy-to-use design
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Computrols has and continues to revolutionize the way in which things are done in the building automation industry. The Computrols mobile application is our most recent innovation in our quest to bring simplicity to the building automation industry. As with all Computrols products, the Computrols’ app design emphasizes simplicity and ease-of-use. A powerful tool in your pocket, the app helps you configure, commission, and test Computrols hardware.
Keypad
Transform your iPad into a smart keyboard for your Mac. Streamline workflows by launching apps, bookmarks, and tools with a single tap. Enhance productivity with custom timers and voice commands.
- Turn iPad into a Mac keyboard
- Launch apps and bookmarks
- Paste emojis instantly
- Switch browser tabs
- Custom Pomodoro timers
- Voice search integration
- Program custom panels
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USE YOUR IOS DEVICE FOR MAC SHORTCUTS - Switch between apps running on your Mac, replace your macOS dock - Launch bookmarks to your favorite sites, dashboards, docs, etc. - Tap emojis to paste them in any chat app - Switch between Google Chrome tabs PRICING Get started for free! Upgrade to enjoy ad-free! Unlimited keys for free, unlike alternatives such as Stream Deck mobile. CONNECTS WIRELESSLY TO YOUR MAC Install the Mac app, which runs quietly and securely in the background. VOICE WORKFLOWS Instantly search with your voice, and it opens the results in your favorite search engine on your Mac. EASY TO CONFIGURE You can configure everything directly from our app. No complicated desktop app. Terms: https://flowylabs.ai/keypad/tos Privacy policy: https://flowylabs.ai/keypad/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Computrols at none against Keypad's 2. Keypad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Keypad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Computrols asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Computrols against 5.0 for Keypad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Computrols ships an update every 3 months, Keypad weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Computrols | Keypad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Computrols | flowy labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Computrols
Keypad
In-app purchases
Computrols
No in-app purchases
Keypad
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Annual$39.991 Year
