# Synthesia — Your piano tutor

> Interactive piano learning app with falling notes and digital keyboard support. (iPhone/iPad app by Synthesia LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthesia/id579518445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Synthesia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579518448)
- Category: Music, Games, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 3,316 App Store ratings · 1,069 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthesia/id579518445/reviews.md

## What is Synthesia?

Learn to play the piano using falling notes!

Start playing immediately, even if you can't read sheet music.  Use the touchscreen or connect a digital keyboard and play using real piano keys!

• Play using each hand separately or together.
• Synthesia waits until you hit the correct note in Melody Practice mode.
• Connect your own digital piano and play along.
• Synthesia is compatible with the lights in most lighted keyboards.
• Choose between traditional sheet music, falling note blocks, or both.
• Learn the correct fingers to use from the hints included with every song.
• Enjoy many more features including loops, bookmarks, and the built-in metronome.
• Try more than 20 songs in the free version.

Unlock the app with a one-time purchase (NOT a monthly subscription) to:
• Play all 150 included songs and any other MIDI song ever created.
• Record your own songs using the simple multi-track recorder.
• Your single purchase includes all future upgrades, forever.

## Key features

- Falling note learning
- Touchscreen or digital keyboard input
- Melody Practice mode
- Sheet music and falling notes display
- Finger hints
- Built-in metronome
- MIDI song support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Play Any Song | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Synthesia?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎹 Helps learn piano
- 🎶 Good song selection
- 🎮 Fun game-like experience

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall for many songs
- 🔑 Limited free features
- 🖱️ Small piano keys
- 🕰️ Time limit on free play

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect note registration
- Connectivity issues with external keyboards
- Frequent crashes

**Most requested features**

- More song variety
- Ability to create and share custom songs
- Larger piano keys
- Unlimited free play time

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,069)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthesia/id579518445/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thomas train whistles

*2026-08-29, version 10.9.2*

So I do the whistle instrument for Thomas train whistles and also y’all should know how to do it

### 5/5 — I can't even play my own song

*2026-08-25, version 10.9.2*

hi

### 4/5 — Rush e piano noise?

*2026-08-18, version 10.9.2*

Where is the rush e piano noise by SMB

### 2/5 — please add mic feature

*2026-08-17, version 10.9.2*

The app is great but it doesn’t capture audio, so if you have a piano that doesn’t have Bluetooth the app won’t capture the notes like most piano apps. Most piano apps have microphones that can capture the notes that you play while this doesn’t which means I can’t play at all with this app. Please add a mic feature it would greatly enhance this app

### 3/5 — FORGOTTEN SONG

*2026-08-14, version 10.9.2*

U FORGOT THE SONG, THE SCARY ONE, IS CALLED STREETS OF CAIRO

### 2/5 — It’s impossible to play

*2026-08-13, version 10.9.2*

The notes are so small and it’s nearly impossible to tap the notes.and m gonna delete it.

### 1/5 — Nope

*2026-08-10, version 10.9.2*

When you’re right in the middle of a song, it literally says you have to pay but if you press back, it literally doesn’t unpause Then what’s the point of playing it?

### 1/5 — I hate this

*2026-07-28, version 10.9.2*

Just saying is so bad it’s just when I go on a easiest song, it has the guards and it just something just pops up and I have to not play the song

### 5/5 — Ava

*2026-07-27, version 10.9.2*

Reporse

### 5/5 — Best synthesizer of ALL TIME

*2026-07-05, version 10.9.2*

Synthesia is probably the most insane synthesizer of ALL TIME! It has so much instruments, a whole bunch of songs to choose from, and gives the player a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL OF MUSIC. Five stars, I am just speechless…

## Frequently asked questions about Synthesia

### What is Synthesia?

Synthesia is a piano learning application that uses a falling note system to teach users how to play. It allows you to learn immediately, even if you don't know how to read sheet music. You can use your device's touchscreen or connect a digital keyboard to play.

### How does Synthesia help me learn piano?

It teaches piano through interactive falling notes that indicate which keys to press. The app offers Melody Practice mode, which waits for you to hit the correct note. It also provides finger hints for every song and allows you to choose between traditional sheet music, falling notes, or both.

### Is Synthesia free to use?

The app offers a free version with over 20 songs to try. To unlock all 150 included songs, any MIDI song, and additional features like recording, a one-time purchase is required. This purchase is not a subscription and includes all future upgrades.

### What devices is Synthesia compatible with?

Synthesia can be used with your device's touchscreen. It also connects to digital pianos and is compatible with the lights in most lighted keyboards, allowing you to play along with real piano keys.

### Can I use my own MIDI songs with Synthesia?

Yes, after unlocking the full version with a one-time purchase, you can play any MIDI song ever created. This significantly expands the song library beyond the included 150 songs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.9.2 — 2023-02-14

• Fixed drag-to-copy on the song configuration screen.

### 10.9.1 — 2023-01-13

• Fixed a crash when adding new shortcuts.

### 10.9 — 2022-12-22

• Song recording now includes pedal and other events.
• Use the new gear menu to customize the view on the Free Play screen.
• Chord "Roman numeral" names will now show on the Free Play screen.
• Key and note labels have been improved: they track the keyboard's movement, their size can be adjusted, and drawing them is much more efficient now (saving battery life, etc.)
• SF3 SoundFonts are now supported.
• Several new key light and other options.
• Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 10.8.1 — 2021-11-04

• Support for the new iPad Mini.
• Experimental MusicXML song loading.
• Faster song list.
• Several other fixes.

### 10.8 — 2021-10-19

• Support for the new iPad Mini.
• Experimental MusicXML song loading.
• Faster song list.
• Several other fixes.

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