# The Pocket Piano

> A fully featured, high-quality piano app optimized for all screen sizes. (iPhone/iPad app by Rody Davis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pocket-piano/id1453992672 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rody Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200052810)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 150 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pocket-piano/id1453992672/reviews.md

## What is The Pocket Piano?

The Pocket Piano is a fully featured piano optimized for all screen sizes.

Features:
   - Adjustable key width
   - Custom key labels
   - Support for semantics for assistive screen readers
   - Saved settings for every app launch
   - Loud high quality piano
   - iPad support for 2 rows of keys
   - Octave section to jump to any section
   - Disable Scroll
   - Haptic Feedback on key press

Award winning app for the 2019 Flutter Create Contest!

## Key features

- Adjustable key width
- Custom key labels
- High-quality piano sound
- Haptic feedback
- Saved settings
- iPad 2-row support

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pocket-piano/id1453992672/reviews.md

### 2/5 — There seems to be some latency issues..

*2024-10-07, version 1.8.0*

I just downloaded the Pocket Piano app and whenever I press a key to play it, I don’t get a sound until AFTER I move my finger away from the keyboard. Is there a way to adjust the latency because I’m definitely having a problem with that…. I have a ton of other music apps I’ve been using for years (for over a decade), especially piano apps, synthesizer apps, and drum pad apps, and I’ve never had that problem with any of them. Never.. Not even when I attach a keyboard controller and play it via Bluetooth

I installed the app on my iPad 9th generation

### 1/5 — For a dollar i thought it would be a decent app without ads

*2024-08-21, version 1.8.0*

Notes dont sustain while you keep your finger on the key. The sustain toggle just makes it go on for 10 seconds so either you have staccato notes or long held notes nothing in between. Disappointed that I wasted a dollar on this

### 1/5 — Bb and B reversed

*2023-09-11, version 1.7.0*

Recent update reversed Bb and B pitches

### 1/5 — Sustains all the time

*2023-04-11, version 1.5.1*

It is as if the sustain pedal is held down by a brick, and don’t see any obvious way to make it Stop behaving that way. Annoying, and less useful.

### 5/5 — Simple and Straightforward

*2019-06-01, version 1.1.0*

I have tried many many piano apps for the iPhone. I love the fact that this app is simple, straightforward, and gives you the ability to play multiple notes simultaneously. I shy away from those with way too many features. If I am out and about and think of a tune, I can pull out the Pocket Piano and play around. Also, the baby can mess around without stumbling on any non-music playing menus too easily.

### 3/5 — Very basic.

*2019-05-28, version 1.1.0*

Too basic for me to use, I’m afraid, but it’s a start. Will keep an eye on it for further development.

### 2/5 — Good idea, but...

*2019-05-22*

This would be and excellent app but one thing has ruined it.
The keys aren't very sensitive, you have to tap them quite a few times before they make a sound.

### 1/5 — . . .

*2019-05-22, version 1.1.0*

It’s a start. Quite a bit more control should be available to the user.

### 5/5 — Needs work

*2019-05-21*

I love the raw tone behind this piano.. don't change that tone. However the touch response is awful, tapping and tapping 3 to 4 times before it makes a sound :(

## Frequently asked questions about The Pocket Piano

### What is this app?

This application offers a fully featured virtual piano experience designed to work on all screen sizes. It provides high-quality sound and haptic feedback for an immersive playing experience, with customizable options to suit your preferences.

### What are the key features of this piano app?

Key features include adjustable key width, custom key labels, support for assistive screen readers, saved settings for every launch, loud high-quality piano sound, and haptic feedback on key presses. It also offers iPad support for two rows of keys and an octave section for easy navigation.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is optimized for all screen sizes, including specific support for iPads with two rows of keys. It is designed to be a versatile piano solution across various mobile devices.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

Anyone interested in playing the piano, whether for practice, learning, or casual enjoyment, can benefit from this app. Its customizable features and high-quality sound make it suitable for both beginners and more experienced musicians.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-04-07

- Update UI to match related apps
- Fix piano playback speed
- Switch to midi engine and support dynamic sustain
- Add chord detector for keys pressed in landscape
- Spacebar now can sustain

### 1.8.0 — 2023-09-17

- Fixing Bb/A# key swapped with B key

### 1.7.0 — 2023-09-09

- Adding octave control to UI
- Adding locale for English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian
- Fixing crash on out of memory for some devices
- Adding sustain

### 1.6.0 — 2023-05-17

- Update to Material 3
- Updating code project to use a different midi synth

### 1.5.1 — 2021-03-11

- Adding Dark Mode

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All apps by Rody Davis: https://appshunter.io/developer/1200052810

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