Comparison

AirType vs Remote KeyPad and NumPad

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

Head to head
About

AirType

Type messages and text from your computer directly to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Seamlessly switch between your computer's keyboard and the app's interface for efficient communication across devices.

Highlights
  • Type from computer keyboard
  • Send text to iPhone/iPad
  • Local Wi-Fi connection
  • Multi-platform browser support
  • Seamless reconnection
  • In-app full-size keyboard
Features
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Type on your computer. Receive it on your devices. Keep using the keyboard you know when writing a long message, taking notes, or entering a paragraph on your phone. AirType sends text from your computer browser to the active text field on your devices over the same Wi-Fi network. JUST OPEN A BROWSER No desktop software or account is required. Open the address displayed on the AirType keyboard and enter its six-digit pairing code to connect. USE YOUR FAMILIAR INPUT METHOD Compose text with your computer’s input method, then press Enter or click Send. The browser also offers delete and newline controls, plus a searchable emoji picker for adding emoji to your draft. TYPE LOCALLY, TOO Switch to the built-in English QWERTY keyboard with light and dark appearances, numbers, symbols, and English spelling suggestions. Hold the space bar and drag horizontally to move the cursor. KEEP YOUR UNSENT DRAFT If the connection drops, the browser attempts to reconnect for up to 10 seconds, then offers a manual Reconnect button. Unsent text stays in the current page so you can continue editing. GET STARTED 1. Add AirType in Keyboard settings and enable Allow Full Access. 2. Open AirType and enable its local network connection. Allow Local Network access. 3. Connect your computer and smartphone or tablet to the same Wi-Fi. 4. Open a text field in a supported app, switch to AirType, and keep Web Access visible. 5. Open the keyboard’s address on your computer, enter the pairing code, and type. PLEASE NOTE • Remote typing requires Full Access and Local Network permission. Local typing works without Full Access. • The receiving connection runs only while the Web Access keyboard is visible. • Some apps do not allow third-party keyboards. Secure text fields and certain phone fields use the system keyboard. • Web Access uses unencrypted local HTTP. Use a trusted Wi-Fi network. • No cloud account is needed. AirType does not upload your typing to its own cloud service. Browser drafts remain only in the current page and may be lost if you refresh or close it. Support: info@invivointeractive.com

About

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard and number pad for your computer. Create custom layouts to control professional tools, navigate your system from a distance, and boost productivity. Setup is simple with a free helper app for Mac and Windows.

Highlights
  • Numbers block
  • Navigation block
  • Custom keypads for apps/websites
  • High interface customization
  • Wake On LAN
  • History of connected devices
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful and elegant keyboard extension with numbers and navigation pads. Create custom keypads for your professional tools to boost productivity. Move freely and control your computer from across the room. No line of sight is required - the app uses WiFi to connect to your computer. Setup is both quick and easy, just download the helper app from my website and install it on your computer and that's it. The app exists since 2016 and has been downloaded more than 300,000 times and received very positive reviews both from users and from the press. It's actively maintained and receives frequent updates with new and exciting features. MAIN FEATURES - Numbers block - Navigation block ADVANCED FEATURES - Create custom keypads to control apps and websites - High customization of the app interface - History of connected devices for quicker re-connection - Wake On LAN REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer - PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer - Free helper app, available at https://cherpake.com/get - Shared network connection, WiFi or Personal Hotspot, see https://cherpake.com/connect

Screenshots

AirType4 screens
Remote KeyPad and NumPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote KeyPad and NumPad at 4.3 against AirType's 3.3. Remote KeyPad and NumPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 142 months) and ratings volume (268 vs 29). AirType's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Remote KeyPad and NumPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AirType asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote KeyPad and NumPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote KeyPad and NumPad has 268 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of AirType's written reviews are positive against 82% of Remote KeyPad and NumPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirType ships an update every 142 months, Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AirType versus Remote KeyPad and NumPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTypeRemote KeyPad and NumPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (29 ratings)4.3 (268 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29268 — better
Update frequencyEvery 142 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperinvivoRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

AirType

All ratings29 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative37.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative25.8%

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

All ratings266 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.4%

Bugs and requests

AirType

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keypad not responding at times
  • Repeating last operation issue
  • Incompatibility with certain apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for iPad
  • Improve layout and button size options
  • Allow disabling of default keypads
  • Reduce frequency of subscription prompts

In-app purchases

None

AirType

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote KeyPad and NumPad

Subscriptions2
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remote KeyPad Pro - Lifetime$9.99
  • Remote Control Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is AirType free?
AirType is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote KeyPad and NumPad free?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirType or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad is rated higher. AirType averages 3.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Remote KeyPad and NumPad averages 4.3 from 268 ratings.
Do AirType or Remote KeyPad and NumPad have ads?
Remote KeyPad and NumPad shows ads; AirType does not.
Which is updated more often, AirType or Remote KeyPad and NumPad?
AirType ships an update every 142 months, and Remote KeyPad and NumPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, AirType was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote KeyPad and NumPad on October 24, 2026.

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