Comparison

Keepad vs SmartBox

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

Head to head
About

Keepad

Features
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Keepad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, touchpad, macropad, and MIDI controller for your computer. Create custom layouts with buttons for shortcuts, macros, mouse actions, MIDI notes, MIDI CC controls, and more. Nearly every button can be customized, including its label, color, function, modifiers, and behavior. Use layers to build different control surfaces for different apps, workflows, or machines. With the optional Beecon desktop app, Keepad can automatically switch layers based on the active app on your computer. Keepad requires a compatible custom Bluetooth dongle, available separately with a one-time purchase.

About

SmartBox

Organize your belongings with this app that lets you label boxes with QR codes, scan them to see contents, and even use AI to list items. Track warranties, export inventory, and find items quickly with smart search features.

Highlights
  • QR code labeling and scanning
  • AI-powered item listing
  • NFC tag support
  • Customizable packing lists
  • Warranty tracking with reminders
  • Export inventory to PDF/CSV
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Never lose track of what's in which box again. SmartBox is a home inventory, packing list, and label maker in one — print a QR label, scan it later, and find any item in seconds. SCAN & LABEL • Print QR labels for every box, then scan to open it instantly • Read and write NFC tags for hands-free identification • Share or bulk-print QR codes and custom barcodes ORGANIZE EVERYTHING • Snap a photo and let AI list the box's contents for you • Add boxes and items with photos, quantities, weights, and color tags • Build reusable packing lists for moves, trips, and seasonal storage • Handling labels: Fragile, This Side Up, Keep Dry, and more • Add item descriptions and choose which fields your forms show ORGANIZE TOGETHER • Share your whole home inventory with family or roommates over iCloud (Unlimited plan) • Everyone sees the same boxes, and changes sync for all • Give someone view-only access when they just need to find things FIND IN SECONDS • Fuzzy search across all boxes, items, and tags • Spotlight search — find your stuff from the iOS Home Screen • Home-Screen widgets, Control Center buttons, and Siri shortcuts TRACK & PROTECT • Store warranties and get reminded before they expire • Dashboard totals; sort by name, date, quantity, or weight • Export your whole inventory as PDF or CSV BACK UP • Automatic iCloud sync keeps everything safe across devices • Full backup and restore Perfect for moving, home organization, decluttering, storage units, garages, pantries, closets, and warehouses. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Keepad1 screens
SmartBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keepad at none against SmartBox's 8. SmartBox's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SmartBox sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per 7 days. Keepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keepad ships an update monthly, SmartBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Keepad versus SmartBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepadSmartBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWillbotic, LLCLion Code d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Keepad

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

SmartBox

Subscriptions7
  • Limited weekly$0.597 Days
  • Unlimited weekly$1.997 Days
  • Limited Monthly$1.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Limited Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly Trial7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$149.99

Questions

Is Keepad free?
Keepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartBox free?
SmartBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Keepad or SmartBox have ads?
Neither Keepad nor SmartBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keepad or SmartBox?
Keepad ships an update monthly, and SmartBox fortnightly. Most recently, Keepad was updated on November 8, 2026 and SmartBox on November 14, 2026.

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