Comparison

FullControl vs Remote KeyPad and NumPad

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

Head to head
About

FullControl

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage applications, control media playback, navigate files, and even use your device as a keyboard and trackpad. Offers extensive customization for a personalized computing experience.

Highlights
  • Custom commands for each Mac application
  • Launch applications and control media
  • Remote keyboard and trackpad functionality
  • File browser and launcher
  • Shutdown, restart, and sleep Mac
  • Live screenshots and volume control (in-app purchase)
Features
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FullControl is a fun, and easy-to-use app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control. So you can control your computer with a tap or flick of a finger. Why is FullControl so different? • there are specific commands for each Mac application, for ALL Mac applications! • high commands customization; • launch applications; • volume control; • navigate through Mac filesystem and open files; • remote keyboard and mouse. Do you want to skip to the next track? There is a fast command for this! Do you need to stop the movie? There is a command for this! Want to start a video? Do not look for it with the mouse, FullControl allows you to access the contents of folders on your Mac and launch files with the program of your choice! ### ALL FEATURES ### • Custom command FOR EACH Mac application • Launch applications in the folder "Applications" and in the Dock • Remote keyboard • Remote trackpad • Shutdown, restart, and putting to sleep the Mac • File browser and file launcher • Automatic server detection # In-App Purchases FEATURES # • Numeric pad • Live screenshots of your Mac • Volume control • Brightness control • Music control (play, pause, next, previous) • Prevent device screen lock toggle FullControl just installed, you have already provided the commands to control your music on iTunes, Spotify, the videos play on VLC, QuickTime, manage live TV on EyeTV! Requirements • Mac Intel with Mac OS 10.14 (or higher) • FullControlHelper (3.1.9 or higher) installed on your Mac • Accessibility API enabled for FullControlHelper • Wifi/LAN FullControlHelper is available for free at http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/

About

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard and number pad for your computer. Create custom layouts to control professional tools, navigate your system from a distance, and boost productivity. Setup is simple with a free helper app for Mac and Windows.

Highlights
  • Numbers block
  • Navigation block
  • Custom keypads for apps/websites
  • High interface customization
  • Wake On LAN
  • History of connected devices
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful and elegant keyboard extension with numbers and navigation pads. Create custom keypads for your professional tools to boost productivity. Move freely and control your computer from across the room. No line of sight is required - the app uses WiFi to connect to your computer. Setup is both quick and easy, just download the helper app from my website and install it on your computer and that's it. The app exists since 2016 and has been downloaded more than 300,000 times and received very positive reviews both from users and from the press. It's actively maintained and receives frequent updates with new and exciting features. MAIN FEATURES - Numbers block - Navigation block ADVANCED FEATURES - Create custom keypads to control apps and websites - High customization of the app interface - History of connected devices for quicker re-connection - Wake On LAN REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer - PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer - Free helper app, available at https://cherpake.com/get - Shared network connection, WiFi or Personal Hotspot, see https://cherpake.com/connect

Screenshots

FullControl4 screens
Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FullControl at none against Remote KeyPad and NumPad's shown. FullControl also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Remote KeyPad and NumPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote KeyPad and NumPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FullControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 268 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 82% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FullControl versus Remote KeyPad and NumPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFullControlRemote KeyPad and NumPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (220 ratings) — better4.3 (268 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings220268 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco BurelliRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

FullControl

All ratings219 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.9%

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

All ratings266 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

FullControl

From 220 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fully functional free app
  • 👍 Worth-it pro upgrade
  • 👍 Easy to use and very useful
  • 👍 Excellent remote app
  • 🚀 Comprehensive application

Room to improve

  • 🐛 No longer functions with newer OS versions
  • 🐛 Laggy trackpad and scrolling
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection and disconnects
  • 🐛 Certain features not working as expected

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

From 268 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth connection
  • 🚀 Customizable keypad
  • 👍 Affordable price
  • 👍 Useful for spreadsheets and music apps
  • 👍 Works well on multiple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on phone
  • 💡 Desire for Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and permissions

Bugs and requests

FullControl

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cursor freezes or behaves unexpectedly
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Certain commands not working as intended

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add volume and brightness controls
  • Improve mouse/trackpad responsiveness
  • Integrate with voice assistants
  • Allow remote login and power on/off
  • Improve UI and customization options

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keypad not responding at times
  • Repeating last operation issue
  • Incompatibility with certain apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for iPad
  • Improve layout and button size options
  • Allow disabling of default keypads
  • Reduce frequency of subscription prompts

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FullControl

One-time1
  • Pro upgrade$1.99
4 purchases

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Subscriptions2
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Lifetime$9.99
  • Remote Control Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is FullControl free?
FullControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FullControl or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
FullControl is rated higher. FullControl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Remote KeyPad and NumPad averages 4.3 from 268 ratings.
Do FullControl or Remote KeyPad and NumPad have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; FullControl does not.
Which is updated more often, FullControl or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, FullControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote KeyPad and NumPad on October 29, 2026.

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