# Real Piano™ Classic — Professional keyboard & sound

> Realistic 88-key piano app with multiple instruments and professional features. (iPhone/iPad app by Cookie Commons.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-piano-classic/id409818349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cookie Commons](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783499309)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 158 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 198 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2010-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-piano-classic/id409818349/reviews.md

## What is Real Piano™ Classic?

Note: If you are new to Real Piano, we suggest you get the full version Real Piano™ instead of this Classic version, which is primarily for updating existing customers to the latest Real Piano technology.
 
Take your grand piano with you anywhere. Glide across all 88 keys. Customize your key labels. Tune and transpose your piano with ease.

Real Piano produces authentic grand piano sound quality that was sampled from a real grand piano. It also plays guitar, bass, harp, marimba and music box. The full length of the 88-key keyboard is accessible during play with touch-to-slide and pinch-to-stretch functionality. The huge feature set offers something for everyone – amateurs, professionals, songwriters, teachers and students.


FEATURES

• Realistic instruments, including grand piano, guitar, bass, harp, marimba and music box.
• Full 88-key keyboard that you can smoothly slide and pinch to move and zoom during play.
• Dynamic expression controls, including position-based or tap-force detection.
• Different keyboard layouts and customizable key labels: C-D-E, 1-2-3 or do-re-mi.
• Various professional tuning and transposition tools.
• Audio effects support for unique sound production.
• Game Center achievement integration – earn usage and skills-based achievements.
• Display touch points when connected to an external screen or projector.


CONTACT

If you have any questions or experience any problems with Real Piano, please e-mail realpiano@cookieapps.com or leave a message at our Facebook page. We will help resolve any issues as soon as possible.

## Key features

- Realistic instruments (piano, guitar, bass, harp, marimba, music box)
- Full 88-key keyboard with slide and zoom
- Customizable key labels
- Professional tuning and transposition tools
- Dynamic expression controls
- Audio effects support

## What do users think of Real Piano™ Classic?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎹 Realistic sound quality
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📱 Great for on-the-go practice
- 💡 Versatile instrument options
- 🚀 Fast loading times
- 🎶 Good for learning and vocal exercises
- 🎵 Realistic piano feel
- 🌟 High-quality design
- 💰 Good value for money (especially free versions)
- 🎚️ Adjustable tuning and transposer
- 🎹 Large number of keys available
- 🎛️ Intuitive menu and settings
- 💯 Professional and well-made app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezing
- 🔊 Intro music plays on start
- 📉 Performance issues after updates
- 🔊 Sound lag or delay
- 📱 Not optimized for smaller screens
- 🔌 Lacks audio bus support
- 🎨 Ugly new app icon
- 💸 Paid features not always clear
- 🎹 Limited keys/octaves on smaller devices
- 🔊 Crackling or distorted sound
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🎚️ Inconsistent tuning/temperament
- 🖱️ Unresponsive touch controls
- 🎛️ Limited functionality on iPhone vs. iPad
- 🎚️ Some notes sound false

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and sound stops
- App crashes on startup
- Paid 'Pro' version reverted to 'Classic'
- Intro music plays automatically
- Sound lag/delay
- Keys change octave unexpectedly
- App closes immediately on launch
- Crackling sound and lags
- Notes D, E, Eb are very false
- App crashes on iPhone 4
- No sound after purchase
- App glitches and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Add a recording function
- Option to mute intro music on start
- Add more instrument sounds (e.g., strings)
- Improve optimization for iPhone 6/6+
- Add a software feature to automatically play classic songs
- Allow importing MIDI files
- Add reverb effect
- Improve zoom functionality
- Add sheet music display
- Allow separate movement of upper and lower keyboards in dual mode
- Add ability to transfer recordings to iTunes playlist

## Recent user reviews (10 of 158)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-piano-classic/id409818349/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Bug et gresillements

*2024-12-29*

Parfois l'app grésille!

### 2/5 — 娱乐，没啥用

*2018-10-24*

本身就不专业，还要推荐买功能多点点的18元的，就两颗星吧！

### 3/5 — 삭제해주세요

*2017-03-04*

사용을 안해요.삭제바랍니다

### 5/5 — 구매내역

*2016-05-14*

구매내역 삭제해주세요ㅜㅜ
아이폰 용량때문에ㅠㅠ

### 5/5 — Bestes Taschenpiano

*2015-11-05*

Die App ist mein ständiger Begleiter geworden und wird von mir schon seit Jahren genutzt. Funktionsumfang top und mit Updates wird sie auch öfters versorgt. Klare Empfehlung.

### 3/5 — Awesome!!!

*2014-10-22, version 4.1*

Good app. Please optimize this app for the iPhone 6 and 6+

### 4/5 — 新版有问题

*2014-08-22*

按几下就没声音了。

### 2/5 — Slow and doesn't work

*2014-06-24, version 4.0*

It keeps changing the octave of the keys even if I'm taping the same one. It also runs really slow now since the update.

### 1/5 — 没以前好了

*2014-06-06*

架子鼓 吉他都没了

### 4/5 — Sound on start

*2014-06-04*

Please, add switcher for mute melody on start

## Frequently asked questions about Real Piano™ Classic

### What is Real Piano™ Classic?

Real Piano™ Classic is a mobile application that provides a realistic grand piano experience with 88 keys. It allows users to play various instruments, customize their keyboard layout, and access professional tuning and transposition tools.

### What instruments can I play on Real Piano™ Classic?

You can play a realistic grand piano, as well as guitar, bass, harp, marimba, and music box sounds. The app aims to provide authentic sound quality sampled from real instruments.

### Is Real Piano™ Classic free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have ads or in-app purchases. However, it is noted that this 'Classic' version is primarily for updating existing customers to the latest technology, and a full version is also available.

### Who is Real Piano™ Classic for?

This app is designed for a wide range of users, including amateurs, professionals, songwriters, teachers, and students who are interested in music and piano playing.

### What are the key features of Real Piano™ Classic?

Key features include a full 88-key keyboard with touch-to-slide and pinch-to-stretch functionality, realistic instrument sounds, customizable key labels, professional tuning and transposition tools, and dynamic expression controls.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.7 — 2021-06-02

Included both types of Grand Piano sound.

### 4.2.6 — 2020-11-04

• Whole new grand piano sound — Sampled from Steinway® Concert Grand Piano.
• Added Korean, Italian, and Traditional Chinese support.
• Support iPhone 12.
• Other minor improvements and enhancements.

### 4.2.3 — 2018-06-06

WHAT'S NEW IN v4.2.3

• Supports native resolution on iPhone X and all sizes of iPad.
• Other minor improvements and enhancements.

### 4.2.2 — 2015-07-29

Bug fixing

### 4.1 — 2014-08-19

WHAT'S NEW IN v4.1

• Supports French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
• Other minor improvements and enhancements.


WHAT'S NEW IN v4.0

The highlights in this release of Real Piano include a complete redesign of the settings interface. 

• Settings interface was redesigned and built on a transparent background.
• Tuning frequencies were expanded and quick access provided to common ones.
• Several audio effect options were included in settings.
• Game Center achievements are now available.
• Now shows touch points when connected to an external display.
• Users will experience much faster loading time.
• Other minor improvements and enhancements.

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