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Numpad App for iPhone — A Simple Fix for iOS Users Who Need a Numeric Keypad | alvistor

2 min readMar 24, 2025

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)

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Dr Sakthitharan Subramanian
Dr Sakthitharan Subramanian

Written by Dr Sakthitharan Subramanian

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