FullControl vs Keypad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
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 rating: Keypad at 5.0 against FullControl's 4.5. Keypad also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). FullControl's advantage is ratings volume (220 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Keypad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Keypad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FullControl has 220 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FullControl's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keypad's.
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, Keypad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FullControl | Keypad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (220 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 220 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Burelli | flowy labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
FullControl
Keypad
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
Keypad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FullControl
- Pro upgrade$1.99
Keypad
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Annual$19.991 Year
