There are apps you download for fun. And then there are apps like Numpad by Alpa, which quietly become part of your everyday workflow—without the bells and whistles. Just pure utility.
If you’re someone who crunches numbers, edits spreadsheets, or navigates creative software that loves a numeric keypad, you know the pain of using a default iOS keyboard that doesn’t allow you to open the Number Keyboard when you need it.
What Is Numpad?
Numpad is a slick little iPhone (and iPad) app that transforms your iOS device into a fully functional wireless numeric keypad.
The app doesn’t try to be flashy. It focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well—turning your phone into the number pad that Apple forgot to include.
How It Works
The setup is refreshingly simple. You install the app on your iPhone or iPad and give the necessary permissions, That’s it.
The layout mimics a standard physical numpad, which means muscle memory kicks in instantly. No re-learning. No fiddly settings.
Why It’s a Game-Changer (Especially for Mac Users)
- Excel & Numbers: Breeze through spreadsheet entries like you would on a full-sized keyboard.
- Filling Forms: Speed up form-filling tasks on websites, and apps, entering OTPs or data entry that require constant numeric inputs.
- Coding & Finance: For tasks that involve frequent number entries—this is a sanity saver.
Clean UI. No Distractions.
The design matches Apple’s minimalist ethos. It blends right in, with large, tap-friendly keys and zero clutter. Just open the app, and it’s ready to go.
Even better, no ads, no bloat, and no subscriptions. A one-time purchase. That’s rare these days.
Final Thoughts
If you’re on an iPhone and regularly wish you had a Number Keyboard, Numpad by Alpa is a no-brainer. It’s the kind of app that doesn’t need a learning curve. It just works—and works really well. There is no alternative or competitor to this app, not till I wrote this post.