KeyPad - Bluetooth Keyboard for PC and Mac

Software Reviews and Criticism

• By flowcontrol

  Nicely done

  I frequently use my iPad next to my Windows. I've used another app of this type, but KeyPad is a better implementation. I paid for the Multi-Device upgrade so I can use my Windows keyboard to type on my iPad Pro or iPhone. The device-specific shortcuts and media keys are nice bonuses. And today I discovered KeyPad lets me use my Windows trackpad to control my iPad Pro via iOS 13 mouse support, not sure how I missed that before! I also appreciate that the developer expresses concerns about security and privacy; I stopped using the previous app because of a security concern I found. All in all, KeyPad is better than I expected and completely worth the In-App Purchase.

  
  
• By bydesignaap

  Unique application essential if you have multiple devices with keyboards

  This is a very elegant way to reduce the clutter on my desk and avoid yet another (KVM) device. I have a MBP, Mini, Windows with three keyboards and trackpads. Now I don't need the other two keyboards and trackpads cluttering up my desk. It is really easy and quick to switch between devices. There is trackpad support as well. There is a slight lag with the trackpad but for remote use it works well. Keyboard works like it directly connected. Previously I was using screensharing but that was a little cumbersome. I wish I knew of this application sooner.

  
  
• By pauljmartinez

  Works Perfectly!

  I have my iPad and iPhone next to my desk and I prefer entering longer format content using a keyboard. This app makes this so easy to do! I just press my hotkey combination and I'm instantly able to use my keyboard to type on my other devices. When I'm done, I just press the hotkey again and I'm back to using my keyboard with my Windows. This app is a huge improvement over 1Keyboard, which stopped working for me due to Bluetooth issues.

  
  
• By A. Owl

  Good idea, poor execution

  The app has great potential, but sadly, it doesn't live up to that. It worked at first, but then it stopped working (after connecting, it would immediately close the window automatically, disconnecting). Additionally, its design is subpar at best and annoying at worst. Much of the UI can also be a bit confusing at times. A critical feature—being able to use the mouse—is advertised in the title but is not available without payment, making this essentially a paid app masquerading as a free one. Finally, its documentation is written in choppy and difficult to read English. Had the rest worked flawlessly, perhaps I would have given purchasing its paid features a second thought, but as of right now it's painful and frustrating to use. I'd be happy to use this app again in the future given its amazing potential to seamlessly integrate iPad and Windows. I'm happy that a developer spent time making this app, but I do feel like some time polishing the UI and squashing bugs, rather than adding new features, would be time well spent.

  
  
• By MMan03

  Great app for typing on my iPad from my Windows

  This is a great app for being able to type on my iPad or iPhone using the keyboard on my PC. I no longer have to bring my Microsoft Smart Keyboard with me on the go since it's quite heavy. The Option Control allows you to enable mouse support on the iPad. When I use the 3 finger swipe up to go home, it disconnects the iPad and switches back to the Windows. Not sure if this is how the app is supposed to work.

  
  

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