Comparison

Remote Keypad vs KeyBindControl

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

Head to head
About

Remote Keypad

Control lighting systems like ColorDial Pro and Antumbra iColor Keypad from your iOS device. Connect via Wi-Fi to trigger shows remotely, mirroring the functionality of a traditional ethernet keypad.

Highlights
  • Control ColorDial Pro
  • Control Antumbra iColor Keypad
  • Control Light System Manager gen5
  • Trigger shows remotely
  • Wi-Fi network connection
  • iOS device compatibility
Features
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Use Remote Keypad to control ColorDial Pro, Antumbra iColor Keypad and Light System Manager gen5 from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Simply add a wifi access point to the same network as your lighting controller, and Remote Keypad can trigger shows just like a traditional ethernet keypad.

About

KeyBindControl

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KeyBindControl is a macro pad app that lets you execute mac/windows shortcuts and keyboard actions from your iPhone or iPad. By using your iOS device as a customizable control panel, you can trigger frequently used shortcuts, key combinations, and actions on your Mac/windows with a single tap. This helps streamline your workflow and reduces the need for complex keyboard input during work, presentations, or creative tasks. KeyBindControl works together with a dedicated Helper app running on mac/windows. https://www.atlascope.idatabase.info/app/keybindcontrol/en/how.html Actions are executed only when explicitly triggered by the user from the iOS app. The Helper does not perform background automation or continuous monitoring. Key Features ・Execute mac/windows shortcuts and keyboard actions from iOS ・Customizable macro pad layout for your workflow ・Secure connection with a mac/windows Helper app ・Local network communication only, no unnecessary external data transfer Privacy KeyBindControl is designed to operate solely for transmitting user-initiated commands to mac/windows.It does not collect personal information or send data to external servers. Privacy Policy:https://www.keybindcontrol.idatabase.info/en/privacy.html Terms of Use Please review the Terms of Use below for details about usage conditions and disclaimers. Terms of Use:https://www.keybindcontrol.idatabase.info/en/terms.html

Screenshots

Remote Keypad3 screens
KeyBindControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Keypad at none against KeyBindControl's 5. Remote Keypad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). KeyBindControl's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 58 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KeyBindControl sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Remote Keypad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Keypad ships an update every 58 months, KeyBindControl every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Keypad versus KeyBindControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote KeypadKeyBindControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignify Netherlands B.V.YUTAKA MIMURA

In-app purchases

None

Remote Keypad

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

KeyBindControl

Subscriptions2
  • KeyBindControl Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • KeyBindControl Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Support Development (Small)$0.99
  • Support Development (Large)$9.99
  • KeyBindControl Pro (Lifetime)$14.99

Questions

Is Remote Keypad free?
Remote Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyBindControl free?
KeyBindControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Keypad or KeyBindControl have ads?
KeyBindControl shows ads; Remote Keypad does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Keypad or KeyBindControl?
Remote Keypad ships an update every 58 months, and KeyBindControl every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Keypad was updated on November 1, 2026 and KeyBindControl on October 25, 2026.

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