Unintuitive
I have used this app for several years and it has been adequate. For some reason they have updated this app and it is absolutely AWFUL. It’s not user friendly and I find it difficult to use with my iPhone? I have written twice directly to ABRSM regarding this matter, but they have not responded, so have given up on that route. Unless this is fundamentally improved I definitely would NOT recommend it, nor will I be purchasing further pieces as it’s a waste of time.
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Broken funcationality
On kids iPad, the Play and Stop buttons do not work. The music that has repeat measures do not follow the repeats. If kids keep practicing along with the app, they will learn to play without the repeats. The app support page does not exist.
HORRIBLE SCAM!
SCAM!
When opening didn’t give enough instructions and tried to make me pay £1.99 for 1 piece 👎👎
When opening didn’t give enough instructions and tried to make me pay £1.99 for 1 piece 👎👎
Update made it clunky
Used to be easy to use. Came back after a break no found it harder to use and very clunky. Needs another update to bring back to old functionality
Purchases are all gone
I have had this app for several years. I have purchased several books of repertoire. It is now all gone...but I am offered the possibility to repurchased what I already own. The "restore purchases" button doesn't work.
Doesn’t work
Can’t load any tracks. Just sits spinning saying ‘content is loading’.
Last update has ruined it
The green play, pause, and stop buttons, and the sliders for the loop markers, are all completely unresponsive. I can change the speed and hands, but can only start a piece via the play button on the white bar that has recently appeared. Then I can only listen to the piece all the way through, there is no way to stop or pause it. Touching the practice button takes me back to the screen with the unresponsive buttons. If I close the app before a piece is finished the sound still continues to the end. I have previously found this app useful, even though changing the loop markers has always been glitchy, but it won’t be worth buying more pieces if these changes are intentional and not bugs.
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Works fine until you need to restore purchases
Used this for a while and found it useful. However, I upgraded my iPhone and was unable to restore my purchases, clicking the button does nothing and reaching out for help has resulted in radio silence. Not impressed.
Terrible
Just don’t download it please. You have to PAY for songs. Absolute scam
FREE? 😢
I got this app as it was the only free ABRSM piano app. The controls are overly complicated and you have to pay to even do anything basically. Also- not related but why are there only 3 ABRSM pieces on Spotify and not more? Overall, a waste of time. Also, it would be nice if we could get at least ONE piece for free- i think this would be a feature worth adding.
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Terrible
I am on Grade 3 piano and I was hoping they would have the pieces I play for free but u have to pay for them and I think it should be free. Not recommended to anyone. Terrible app
terrible ahhh
First of all, why do i need to pay £1.99 for something that is not even applicaple for a grade eg. the 2019 & 2020 syllabus (it is 2024 where i am writing). The past syllabus should be free blud. Next, 9 pounds is horrendous. i deleted it immediately
helpful app
I really like the separate hands and speed adjustment function
Response from developer
Hi miaolulu, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your excellent feedback. We're glad you're enjoying our app! With best wishes, ABRSM App Support
Clearly a known issue
Having read the reviews I’m disappointed I trusted the app - I bought a bundle of 23/24 extra pieces for grade 6 and they never appeared. Contacted support and there has been no response or acknowledgement. Have tried everything - updating, re-installing, and restarting not to mention restoring pieces. There is a major glitch as it shows I have grade six, shows the pieces no longer available for purchase - but doesn’t show the pieces. I have a fully updated iPad Pro and iPhone and it doesn’t work on either but violin practice partner works fine.
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Can’t get more pieces
Whilst this app does have its uses, it has never been entirely reliable; but today (261023) is the worst: I am unable to get more pieces on any of my devices as the pages on the app where these are usually accessed are all blank. Tried deleting app and reinstalling, but no good. Please, please test apps thoroughly before releasing an upgrade.
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Not very user friendly
Not intuitive at all. Ok now I’ve sussed it out, but needs better instruction and a back button, plus you have to buy the pieces separately. Could be great with just a few simple tweaks.
Tempo du minuetto not included
Very disappointed. Tempo du Minute only available as 30 second sample. Bought whole package to get the full version as it wasn’t available on its own. After paying £8.99, still didn’t get it. Not the standard I would expect of ABRSM. Requested a refund.
Unable to play
As per the title I am unable to play any of the initial grade pieces I have purchased. Is there anything I can do on my end to resolve this issue?
The app was a good start - but come on!!!
Come on ABRSM, this app is so clunky. It’s really frustrating. Why not allow us to add in the seconds or the bar number that we want to start and finish on, as the scale is fiddly and frankly impossible to use with accuracy.
You’ve got us over a barrel. We want to pass your exams, you’re not making it easy AT ALL.
You’ve got us over a barrel. We want to pass your exams, you’re not making it easy AT ALL.
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It should be fantastic but it isn’t
I can’t get the song I’ve purchased- I’ve emailed no contact
