# Piano Star! - Learn To Read Music

> Educational app for beginners to learn piano note names and music reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Visions Encoded Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-star-learn-to-read-music/id605853199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Visions Encoded Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356842378)
- Category: Education, Games, Music
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-star-learn-to-read-music/id605853199/reviews.md

## What is Piano Star!?

This piano app provides oodles of visual effects and even teaches a song for kids to learn.  It can help beginners learn the letter names for notes on the bass and treble clef ("F" on bass through to "G" on treble).  Our preschooler really likes the stars and sparkles!

Key letters can be set to any of these options: 
1) C D E F G A B 
2) C D E F G A H 
3) Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si 

For feedback or suggestions please contact us at http://visionsencoded.com/contact/. 

For beginner learners, also try "Notes! - Learn To Read Music."
For intermediate learners, also try "Piano Notes! - Learn To Read Music."

TIP: try searching for "Visions Encoded" in the app store to find all of our apps!

## Key features

- Learn bass and treble clef notes
- Customizable key letter options
- Visual effects for engagement
- Suitable for preschoolers
- Beginner-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-star-learn-to-read-music/id605853199/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not helpful

*2022-03-03, version 1.1*

This app will not help me learn the notes, there should be a sample play review before you purchase the app

### 1/5 — I finally understand the purpose of this App

*2016-07-12, version 1.0.5*

If they said "1% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" I would certainly get reimbursed. To their credit this makes for a good recommendation for that annoying co-worker in your office.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2016-06-19, version 1.0.5*

No instruction don't even know what it does. Do not waste your money!

### 5/5 — Nice

*2015-10-16, version 1.0.5*

Helps me learn notes anytime I want?

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2013-07-27, version 1.0.5*

Indeed. The other reviewer who mentioned that this was disappointing was spot on. I (wrongly) assumed that this would be a good place to start my non-music reading kiddos to get them introduced & perhaps quiz them to the learn the notes. Thought I might enjoy brushing up, too. From the images, you can imagine that it might have some fun little challenges, right? Umm. No. So here is what it does (or did, before I deleted this waste-o-memory app):
You tap the note, it shows you where it is on the staff. 
You can give the note different sound effects - xylophone, birds chirping, etc. 
yup. That's it. Worth a dollar right? Not even close. This would be boring even to my two year old.

### 2/5 — No instruction. Just a staff and a keyboard.

*2013-05-27, version 1.0.5*

Don't waste your money.

### 1/5 — Not worth .99

*2013-05-22, version 1.0.5*

When you touch a key on the keyboard the program responds with stars or sounds and shows the note you touched on the staff. That's it. That's all it does.

## Frequently asked questions about Piano Star!

### What is Piano Star! used for?

Piano Star! is an educational app designed to help beginners, particularly young children, learn to read music by teaching the letter names for notes on the bass and treble clef.

### How much does Piano Star! cost?

Piano Star! is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### What devices is Piano Star! available on?

Piano Star! is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible on various Apple mobile platforms.

### What age rating does Piano Star! have?

Piano Star! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and preschoolers to begin their music learning journey.

### How often is Piano Star! updated?

The latest version of Piano Star! is 1.1, which was last updated on August 30, 2017. Future updates may be released by the developer.

### What are the key letter options in Piano Star!?

Piano Star! offers three key letter options: C D E F G A B, C D E F G A H, and Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si, allowing for different learning preferences.

### Does Piano Star! have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Piano Star! contains advertisements. As a paid app, it is common for such applications to be ad-free.

### What is the user sentiment for Piano Star!?

Piano Star! has an average rating of 2.7 stars from 11 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception, with some users finding it helpful and others potentially encountering issues or having different expectations.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-08-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• 64-bit compatible
• Updated icon
• When the song plays the note on the staff follows along with the dancing star!  (A customer requested feature!)

### 1.0.5 — 2013-05-18

Optimizations

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http://visionsencoded.com/contact/

For another fun app for your pre-schooler/young child, try "Christmas Piano Star! - Learn To Read Music"
 - http://itunes.apple.com/app/id644446476?mt=8

For intermediate learners, also try "Piano Notes! - Learn To Read Music"
 - http://itunes.apple.com/app/id463880788?mt=8

For beginning piano students, also try "Notes! - Learn To Read Music"
 - http://itunes.apple.com/app/id423178140?mt=8

TIP: try searching for "Visions Encoded" in the app store to find all of our apps!

### 1.0.0 — 2013-02-27

No release notes.

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