Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Finale 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

Finale KeyPad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a music composition tool for Finale on Mac. Avoid purchasing extra hardware by utilizing this app, which connects your iOS device to your computer via WiFi after installing a helper application.

Highlights
  • Compose music in Finale on Mac
  • Use iPhone or iPad as a controller
  • Connects via WiFi
  • Simple setup process
  • No extra hardware needed
Features
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Use your iPhone or iPad to compose music in Finale on Mac. Why buy additional hardware that you have to carry around, when you can use this great app instead! All you need to do is download the Mac Helper application and connect your Mac and iOS device to the same WiFi. Finale Pad will guide you through the simple setup process. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or above, Windows 7 or above and Helper app installed; - iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 10 or above; - Shared wireless network connection between your computer and iOS device. HELPER APP Download helper app for Mac/Windows PC from https://cherpake.com/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
Finale KeyPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Connect My Computer at none against Finale KeyPad's shown. Connect My Computer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Finale KeyPad's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Finale KeyPad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Finale KeyPad holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 52 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 49% of Finale KeyPad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Finale KeyPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Connect My Computer versus Finale KeyPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerFinale KeyPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings)3.9 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 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
Size7 MB61 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%

Finale KeyPad

All ratings52 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative48.7%

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

Finale KeyPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

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

Finale KeyPad

Subscriptions4
  • Finale KeyPad Pro - 1 month$0.491 Month
  • Finale KeyPad - 1 month$0.491 Month
  • Finale KeyPad Pro - 1 year7 Days trial$1.991 Year
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  • Finale KeyPad - 1 year7 Days trial$2.001 Year
One-time2
  • Finale KeyPad Pro - lifetime$5.00
  • Finale KeyPad - Lifetime$5.00

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Finale KeyPad free?
Finale KeyPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or Finale KeyPad?
Finale KeyPad is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Finale KeyPad averages 3.9 from 52 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or Finale KeyPad have ads?
Finale KeyPad shows ads; Connect My Computer does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Finale KeyPad?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Finale KeyPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Finale KeyPad on September 16, 2026.

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