Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Sibelius KeyPad

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

Head to head
About

Connect My Computer

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control from iOS
  • Trackpad mouse cursor control
  • Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
  • Functional keyboard shortcuts
  • Virtual mouse buttons
  • International keyboard support
  • Mac OS X login
Features
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Sibelius KeyPad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a virtual keypad for your computer to enhance creativity and productivity within Sibelius. Connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi for seamless control, with a slick interface and quick setup.

Highlights
  • Virtual keypad for Sibelius
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Automatic keypad switching
  • Slick user interface
  • Personal Hotspot support
  • Easy 3-step setup
Features
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Sibelius KeyPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated notation keypad for Sibelius. Keep the controls you use most close at hand while you compose, arrange, and edit. Connect over Wi-Fi, choose the keypad you need, and send notation shortcuts to Sibelius on your Mac or Windows PC. Made for scoring - Common Notes - More Notes - Beams and Tremolos - Articulations - Jazz Articulations - Accidentals Customize your workflow - Assign keyboard shortcut actions to keypad buttons - Choose the shortcut sent when switching each keypad tab - Reset keypads to factory settings any time - Automatically switch keypads in Sibelius based on your selection Simple setup - Works with Sibelius for Mac and Windows - Connect over Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot - Set up in three quick steps - No direct line of sight required System Requirements - iPhone or iPad - Sibelius for Mac or Windows - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - Shared Wi-Fi network or Personal Hotspot Helper app Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/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

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Sibelius KeyPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sibelius KeyPad at 4.6 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. Sibelius KeyPad also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Connect My Computer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sibelius KeyPad 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

Sibelius KeyPad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 142 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Sibelius KeyPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Sibelius KeyPad every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connect My Computer versus Sibelius KeyPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerSibelius KeyPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (101 ratings)4.6 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 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
Size7 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

Sibelius KeyPad

All ratings142 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

Connect My Computer

From 101 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful for remote control and monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔍 Confusing setup instructions
  • 💸 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🖱️ Lacking advanced mouse/keyboard controls

Sibelius KeyPad

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Significantly speeds up Sibelius workflow and note input
  • 👍 Easy to install and set up
  • ⚡ Minimal lag and responsive performance
  • 🎯 Intuitive user interface aligned with Sibelius keypad
  • 💰 Affordable alternative to physical keypads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Accent symbol and grace note keys non-functional
  • 🔌 WiFi-dependent, causes issues on public networks
  • 🔄 Connection drops requiring history workaround to reconnect
  • ⏱️ Occasional latency when changing rhythm values
  • 🎵 Missing voice selector buttons

Bugs and requests

Connect My Computer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Authentication failures with complex passwords
  • Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote wake/sleep functionality
  • Integrated file transfer
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts

Sibelius KeyPad

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Accent symbol key does not function
  • Grace note key non-functional
  • Main screen shows 'no computer found' despite prior connection
  • App crashes on iPhone with certain iOS versions
  • Buttons trigger Mission Control or desktop reveal instead of intended functions
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  • Incorrect note duration symbols displayed on some keys
  • App occasionally inputs notes automatically after 30 minutes of use
  • Tab switching not working properly
  • Inconsistent button functionality on certain pages
  • Connection issues on public WiFi networks

Requested features

9 requests
  • Voice selector buttons for editing different voices
  • Piano keyboard option for note input
  • Numeric display on keys for dual numpad functionality
  • Sync between Sibelius keypad clicks and app display
  • iPad Sibelius compatibility
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  • Custom key mapping/settings
  • Upstroke/downstroke articulation symbols
  • Customizable skins and themes
  • Better button positioning for smaller hands

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
4 purchases

Sibelius KeyPad

Subscriptions2
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - 1 year$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - lifetime$2.99
  • Sibelius KeyPad Pro - forever$9.99

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sibelius KeyPad free?
Sibelius KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Sibelius KeyPad?
Sibelius KeyPad is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Sibelius KeyPad averages 4.6 from 142 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Sibelius KeyPad have ads?
Sibelius KeyPad shows ads; Connect My Computer does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Sibelius KeyPad?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Sibelius KeyPad every 4 weeks. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sibelius KeyPad on October 24, 2026.

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