Comparison

Mak Commander vs Retro Numpad

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

Head to head
About

Mak Commander

Features
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Your iPhone & iPad become the smartest keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. MK-Commander instantly transforms your device into a full remote keyboard, precision trackpad, media controller, and numpad — perfect for presentations, couch browsing, gaming shortcuts, and productivity. Whether you are working across the room, controlling your Mac on a stand, or replacing a physical keyboard, MK-Commander delivers a smooth, responsive, and intuitive experience designed for professionals and everyday users. Key Features: Precision Trackpad: • Smooth, low-latency cursor movement • Adjustable speed & sensitivity • Natural scroll gestures • Tap-to-click & drag support • Multi-touch gestures (swipe, scroll, zoom — depending on OS support) Full Custom Keyboard: • Modifier keys: ⌘ Command, ⌥ Option, ⌃ Control, ⇧ Shift • Special keys: Escape, Delete, Return, Arrow keys • Function keys F1–F12 • Quick actions (Brightness, Volume, Playback) Why MK-Commander? Most remote keyboard apps lag or feel limited. MK-Commander is built with high-performance, giving you: • 1:1 smooth cursor movement • Instant key delivery with zero noticeable delay • Clean, minimalistic UI • Production-grade stability Your Mac’s keyboard — now in your hand. Compatible With: • All macOS versions supported by the Mak Commander companion app • Works on iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Pro Privacy: MK-Commander does NOT collect personal data. All communication happens locally between your device and your Mac. terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Retro Numpad

Features
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Retro Numpad brings back the feel of a real desktop calculator — a warm, matte case, a glowing LCD readout, and number keys that actually click when you press them. Built for fast, everyday math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages, with chained operations so you can work through a full expression without losing your place. The display keeps your last expression in view above the current result, just like a physical calculator's tape. FEATURES — Full arithmetic: +, −, ×, ÷, % — Chained operations (2 + 3 × 4, entered left to right) — Decimal entry, backspace, and all-clear — Clear "Error" state instead of a crash on divide-by-zero — Light and dark mode, each with its own tuned palette — Haptic feedback and a physical key-press animation — No accounts, no ads, no tracking

Screenshots

Mak Commander1 screens
Retro Numpad1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Numpad at none against Mak Commander's 2. Mak Commander's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Mak Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Retro Numpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Mak Commander versus Retro Numpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMak CommanderRetro Numpad
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB0 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMohammed KazimRyan Hopkins Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mak Commander

Subscriptions2
  • Mak Commander Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Mak Commander Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Retro Numpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mak Commander free?
Mak Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Numpad free?
Retro Numpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mak Commander or Retro Numpad have ads?
Neither Mak Commander nor Retro Numpad shows ads.

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