PadClient vs Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PadClient
This app provides data center managers with real-time, secure control of servers and computers from their iPad. Its intuitive interface allows direct connection to KVM over IP switches for convenient remote monitoring and management.
- Real-time server view
- Secure remote control
- Connect to KVM over IP switches
- Intuitive user interface
- iPad direct control
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Introducing the ATEN PadClient app -- The first ATEN application available at the Apple Store. ATEN PadClient can provide data center managers with real-time view and secure control capabilities of their servers and computers anytime, anywhere. The use of the app requires no additional fees or equipment purchase. The PadClient's intuitive interface makes it easy to connect to KVM over IP switches and control computers direct from your iPad and marks an innovative and convenient way ahead for server monitoring and control. System Requirements: 1. OS: iOS 10 or later, iPadOS 13, iPadOS 14 2. Device Firmware: KN2/4 Series V1.7.162 or later KN8 Series(including KN1132V and KN2/4 VA Series) V1.0.081 or later CN8600 V1.0.081 or later KN1108v/KN1116v V1.0.090 or later KN1108VA/KN1116VA V1.0.106 or later KL1108VN/KL1116VN V1.0.106 or later KN1000A V1.0.065 or later CN8000A V1.0.075 or later CN9000/CN9600/CN9500/CN9950 V1.3.121 or later
Keyboard
This app provides a custom keyboard that allows you to quickly insert frequently used phrases and sentences. Organize your text snippets into categories for easy access and sync them across your devices using iCloud. Its simple design ensures a user-friendly experience for efficient text input.
- Custom keyboard for fixed phrases
- Categorized canned text registration
- iCloud sync between devices
- Simple and easy-to-use design
- Quick text insertion
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You can register frequently used sentences in the dictionary and call them from the keyboard at any time. -Main functions- ・ Fixed phrase keyboard (can be displayed on the input screen) ・ Categorized canned text registration ・ Sync between multiple devices with iCloud ・ Simple design that is easy to use -How to use- To use this app from the iOS settings, "General-> Keyboard-> Keyboard-> Add new keyboard ..." Please add "DictionaryInput". If you want to synchronize between multiple devices, please enable DictionaryInput in iCloud settings. ・ Please add a category from the + button at the bottom right of the screen. ・ Register fixed phrases in the currently selected category from the Edit mark at the top right of the screen. ・ Tap the globe button on the keyboard of the input screen to switch to DictionaryInput.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keyboard at 38% against PadClient's 0%. Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). PadClient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Keyboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. PadClient asks for nothing beyond the download.
PadClient ships an update every 8 months, Keyboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PadClient | Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. | Masaharu Tsukamoto |
Customer experience
PadClient
Keyboard
In-app purchases
PadClient
No in-app purchases
Keyboard
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