# Touch Pianist - Tap in Rhythm and Perform Your Favourite Music

> Tap-based classical piano performance app with live visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by EarSlap.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-pianist-tap-in-rhythm-and-perform-your-favourite-music/id958676734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EarSlap](https://appshunter.io/developer/449442444)
- Category: Games, Music, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-pianist-tap-in-rhythm-and-perform-your-favourite-music/id958676734/reviews.md

## What is Touch Pianist?

Tap on the screen and magically perform beautiful music!

Touch Pianist is a musical toy / instrument that allows the user to perform hard-to-play classical piano music favorites (from composers like Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Satie, Debussy to name a few) just by tapping the rhythm of the piece's particular sound events on a computer keyboard or a touch screen. 

It also provides live visualisation of the pieces that are being performed. There is no score keeping, the user is free to perform the music in any way they wish. The premise is that it is really fun to perform a piece you know well, exactly like you feel it with so little effort.

Touch Pianist has CoreMIDI support so you can use your favorite piano / sound plug-in in your computer as a sound source if you wish.

Some of the highlights from the included pieces:

Debussy - Clair de Lune
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (All movements)
Erik Satie - Gymnopédies (1, 2 and 3)
Chopin - Most popular pieces, and all 24 preludes
Bach - Well Tempered Klavier Book 1 (All preludes and fugues)
Beethoven - Pathetique Sonata (All movements)

Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Brahms, Schumann and many, many more! Playing them is extremely fun, and no prior musical skill is needed. Give it a try and you'll see.

## Key features

- Tap to play classical piano music
- Perform famous compositions
- Live music visualization
- No musical skill required
- CoreMIDI support
- Extensive music library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beethoven - Pathetique Sonata | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chopin Music Pack No. 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chopin Music Pack No. 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satie - Gymnopédies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Debussy Music Pack No. 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rachmaninoff Music Pack No. 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bach Music Pack No. 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beethoven Music Pack No. 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $11.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Touch Pianist?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎹 Unique and innovative gameplay concept
- 😌 Relaxing and therapeutic experience
- 🎵 Beautiful classical music selection
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for full unlock (historically)
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface (when working)
- 🎭 Emotionally expressive gameplay mechanics
- 📱 Works well on web browser version

**Cons**

- 🐛 Visual elements don't display on iOS (critical bug)
- 📉 App appears abandoned with no recent updates
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔊 Audio distortion and static issues
- ❌ Non-functional on modern iOS versions
- 🚫 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 😤 Misleading marketing (web version features missing on app)
- 🔄 Lost purchases after updates
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay mid-song
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone/iPad models

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notes and visual dots fail to load or display
- Blank dark blue screen during gameplay
- Audio is distorted, static-filled, or off-key
- No sound output on certain devices
- App crashes frequently
- In-app purchases not persisting after app restart
- TLS handshake/SSL certificate errors preventing resource loading
- Visuals broken on iOS 16, 17, 18 and newer versions
- Glitchy or missing images on iPad
- Incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone SE 2020, and newer devices
- Sound distortion when ads play correctly but app audio fails

**Most requested features**

- Add more classical composers and pieces (Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart, Gershwin, Handel)
- Bohemian Rhapsody or non-classical music options
- Progress indicator showing position in piece
- Actual sheet music display option
- One-time purchase option instead of recurring subscriptions
- Free access to more songs without paywall
- Ad-free experience without purchase requirement
- Dots/visual guides for iPad version
- Better song selection interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 107)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-pianist-tap-in-rhythm-and-perform-your-favourite-music/id958676734/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Brilliant app, now dead

*2026-06-10, version 1.3*

I downloaded this, back in the day. What a wonderful app this was. Sadly it’s now dead.

### 1/5 — No notes

*2026-01-07, version 1.3*

The song works, but the notes don’t appear.

### 5/5 — Please add the dots to the game

*2025-11-07, version 1.3*

I like the game a lot but the only thing is that I'm a minor and I have an iPad and there's no Dot's!!!

### 1/5 — Not working in iOS 26

*2025-09-21, version 1.3*

Bought everything and doesn’t work. I can’t see the notes

### 1/5 — NOT LETTING ME PLAY

*2025-08-19, version 1.3*

BLANK

### 5/5 — Paid version works well

*2025-08-06, version 1.3*

This was fun enough for me to pay to remove ads.
It works just fine and is still fun.
You are not going to see any of the fancy visuals in app version and that is somewhat misleading. Not a big deal for me.
2025 update. This is still lots of fun and soothing and super therapeutic.  Worth all those pennies
I paid.

### 2/5 — Broken

*2025-06-25, version 1.3*

No color dots show to guide the music like it does on the website

### 1/5 — Wat

*2025-03-22, version 1.3*

Terrible game my phone is turned to a weird angel and for my I phone it barely works

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2024-10-07, version 1.3*

I think this app has been abandoned. It no longer has any images in iOS 18. It still has sound, but no pictures.

### 4/5 — Paid version works well

*2024-05-05, version 1.3*

This was fun enough for me to pay to remove ads.
It works just fine and is still fun.
You are not going to see any of the fancy visuals in app version and that is somewhat misleading. Not a big deal for me.

## Frequently asked questions about Touch Pianist

### What is Touch Pianist?

Touch Pianist is a musical application that allows users to perform classical piano music by simply tapping the rhythm of the notes on their screen. It provides a fun and effortless way to play complex pieces from composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach.

### Do I need musical experience to use this app?

No, prior musical skill is not needed to enjoy Touch Pianist. The app is designed so that anyone can perform beautiful music just by tapping the rhythm of the piece's sound events.

### What kind of music can I play?

The app features a wide selection of classical piano favorites, including pieces by Debussy, Beethoven, Satie, Chopin, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Brahms, and Schumann. It includes well-known works like Clair de Lune, Moonlight Sonata, and Gymnopédies.

### Can I connect external instruments?

Yes, Touch Pianist supports CoreMIDI, allowing you to use your favorite piano or sound plug-in on your computer as a sound source for a more personalized experience.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a selection of music to play. Additional content or features may be available through in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2015-07-07

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

New music packs:

Bach - Goldberg Variations
Schumann - Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood)

Overall performance and stability improvements.

### 1.2 — 2015-05-19

An option to unlock all pieces at a reduced price.
New music from Liszt (Hungarian Rhapsody 2, La campanella, Love Dreams)
New music from Debussy (Passepied, Preludes Book 1)
New music from Beethoven (5th Symphony, Ode to Joy, Für Elise)
New music from Bach (All of the Art of Fugue)
New music from Chopin (All of his 24 Preludes)
And various other pieces to other packs.
Various bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2015-05-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2015-05-03

No release notes.

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