Comparison

Simply Piano vs Skoove

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simply Piano

Learn to play piano with interactive lessons and a vast song library. This app works with any keyboard and provides instant feedback to help you master new skills quickly. Suitable for all ages, it offers personalized workouts and a fun approach to musical education.

Highlights
  • Interactive piano lessons
  • Large song library
  • Works with any piano/keyboard
  • Instant feedback on playing
  • Personalized 5-min workouts
  • Sheet music reading basics
Features
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Simply Piano is a fast and fun way to learn piano, from beginner to pro. Works with any piano or keyboard. Chosen as one of the best iPhone apps. - Tons of fun songs like Imagine, Chandelier, All Of Me and Counting Stars, also J.S. Bach - Includes courses for different musical tastes and playing levels - Learn the basics step-by-step from reading sheet music to playing with both hands - Slow down library songs to choose your own pace for easy learning - Personalized 5-Min Workouts ensuring you progress fast and always succeed - Suitable for all ages, no previous knowledge required to learn piano No Piano? Try the Touch Courses with 3D Touch to turn your device into an on-screen keyboard! How it works: - Place your device (iPhone/iPad/iPod) on your acoustic/MIDI piano or keyboard and play; the app will immediately recognize what you are playing - Get instant feedback on your playing to quickly learn and improve your piano skills - Discover the magic of music with fun songs in the Library and complete courses to start sounding like a pro How the Subscription Works: - All app users can play two free courses. Upgrade to a premium subscription package at any time. - Subscribers will receive full access to ALL courses. New courses and songs added every month! - All recurring subscriptions will auto-renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the cost of the chosen package. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Your subscription is for your iTunes account and can be used on your iOS device. - Payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. Simply Piano is developed by Simply, creators of award-winning apps Simply Guitar, Simply Sing, Piano Maestro and Piano Dust Buster. Created by music educators, the apps are used by tens of thousands of music teachers worldwide with over 1 million songs learned every week. Simply are experts in creating educational and fun music apps for learning piano quickly and easily. Awards & Recognition - - ""EMI’s Innovation Challenge” - ""World Summit Award"", by the United Nations - “Best Tools for Beginners”, NAMM - ""Best Tablet Game"", GameIS - “Parents' Choice Award” - “Golden App”, Apps for Homeschooling Have questions, feedback or suggestions? Reach out to us via the in-app chat, just tap on Settings and ‘Have a Question’ Enjoy Playing! privacy policy: https://www.hellosimply.com/legal/privacy terms of use: https://www.hellosimply.com/legal/terms

About

Skoove

Learn to play piano with interactive lessons for all skill levels. Play your favorite songs while naturally integrating music theory and technique. Get real-time feedback using AI to listen to your playing.

Highlights
  • Interactive piano lessons
  • AI-powered real-time feedback
  • Learn songs from various genres
  • Integrates music theory and technique
  • Works with any piano or keyboard
  • 500+ bite-sized lessons and courses
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Unlock the magic of playing piano with Skoove’s interactive piano lessons. Perfect for all levels, from beginners to advanced players…and it works with any piano or keyboard. From pop hits to classical favorites, you can play the songs you love while concepts like theory, sight-reading and technique are simply integrated into your learning naturally. Join over 2 million piano lovers already making daily progress with Skoove. Featured by Apple, Forbes, The Guardian, Wired and more. PIANO LESSONS THAT WORK - Follow a trusted method crafted by expert teachers. - Play your favorite songs from pop hits to classical favorites. - Learn skills like music theory, note reading, and technique. - Enjoy 500+ lessons and courses, broken down into bite-sized chunks. - Get personal, real-time feedback…Skoove uses AI to listen to your playing. - Practice effectively with tools like the tempo and looping features. - Watch instructional videos for clear, simple explanations. PLAY THE MUSIC YOU LOVE Chart hits: John Legend, The Beatles, Coldplay, Adele and more. Classical favorites: Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart and more. Key skills: Learn theory, note reading, technique and more. USE ANY PIANO OR KEYBOARD Connect digital keyboards or pianos via USB MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI or acoustically with your device’s microphone. Use an acoustic piano and Skoove will listen to your playing with your device’s microphone. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “Unlike various other music-learning apps, Skoove’s virtual guide takes the learner through each lesson and provides real-time feedback that listens to the player as they practice.” - Forbes “Eventually, notes, keys and names fall into place – I even play four suspiciously simple bars of Bach by sight! With both hands! Success!” - The Guardian TRY FOR FREE Download Skoove today and try a limited number of free lessons. Going Premium: Unlock all lessons and access the full benefits of Skoove Premium. Subscribe to one of our plans (prices may vary depending on location and currency). Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off. Auto-renew must be deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period otherwise your account will be charged for renewal. If you wish to cancel your subscription it must be done at least 24 hours before the renewal period starts. Any cancellation after this will only be valid for the next subscription period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's general iOS Subscription Settings. Skoove Privacy Policy: https://www.skoove.com/blog/privacy/ Skoove Terms and Conditions: https://www.skoove.com/blog/terms/ SUPPORT We look forward to your feedback! Contact us with your questions, comments, or concerns via: info@skoove.com or directly within the app under “Support” in the profile section. Enjoy your learning journey! Your Skoove team

Screenshots

Simply Piano4 screens
Skoove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simply Piano at 850K against Skoove's 22K. Simply Piano also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simply Piano sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Skoove sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simply Piano against 4.6 for Skoove. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Piano has 850K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Simply Piano's written reviews are positive against 43% of Skoove's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Piano ships an update every 4 days, Skoove fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Simply Piano versus Skoove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply PianoSkoove
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (850K ratings) — better4.6 (22K ratings)
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings850K — better22K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size291 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply LtdLearnfield GmbH

Customer experience

Simply Piano

All ratings850,039 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,743 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative36.9%

Skoove

All ratings21,924 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews928 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative42.8%

User reviews

Simply Piano

From 850K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Teaches piano quickly
  • 👍 Engaging and fun to use
  • 🚀 Helps build confidence in playing
  • 👍 Provides a structured learning path
  • 👍 Useful for all skill levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Note recognition issues
  • 🔒 Expensive subscription model
  • 👎 Lack of music theory and flexibility
  • 👎 Frustrating when app doesn't register correct notes
  • 👎 Overly restrictive in song selection and progression

Skoove

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎹 Great for learning piano
  • 🙌 Engaging and fun to use
  • 🎓 Helpful for beginners
  • 🎶 Good song selection
  • 🤖 Responsive AI feedback

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔇 Note recognition issues
  • 🤯 Frustrating when app doesn't register notes
  • 📚 Limited access to full songs
  • 🧭 Lack of navigation/bookmarking

Bugs and requests

Simply Piano

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Incorrect note detection even when playing correctly
  • Issues with MIDI connectivity and integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow skipping of basics for experienced players
  • Add more advanced songs and music genres
  • Improve note detection accuracy
  • Provide more flexibility in song selection and practice
  • Introduce music theory concepts

Skoove

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access lessons
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Microphone not working consistently

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow offline practice with full sheet music
  • Add more advanced classical songs
  • Improve note detection accuracy
  • Provide more control over practice tempo
  • Implement a search function for songs

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Simply Piano

Subscriptions12
  • Full Access7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Individual Plan$24.951 Month
  • Individual Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Family Plan$34.951 Month
  • Family Plan7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Family Plan$34.991 Month
  • 3 months Premium$74.993 Months
  • 12 months Premium (20% off)$95.991 Year
  • Individual Plan7 Days trial2 variants$119.991 Year
  • 12 months Premium with trial7 Days trial2 variants$119.991 Year
  • 12 months Premium with trial7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Family Plan7 Days trial$179.991 Year
10 purchases

Skoove

Subscriptions10
  • Skoove Premium Free Trial7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Skoove Premium Free Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Skoove Premium$19.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Skoove Premium$29.991 Month
  • Skoove Premium$39.993 Months
  • Skoove Premium Free Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Skoove Premium$59.993 Months
  • Skoove Premium Free Trial7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Skoove Premium Free Trial7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Skoove Premium7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Simply Piano free?
Simply Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skoove free?
Skoove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simply Piano or Skoove?
Simply Piano is rated higher. Simply Piano averages 4.7 out of 5 from 850K ratings, while Skoove averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.
Do Simply Piano or Skoove have ads?
Neither Simply Piano nor Skoove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Piano or Skoove?
Simply Piano ships an update every 4 days, and Skoove fortnightly. Most recently, Simply Piano was updated on September 24, 2026 and Skoove on September 24, 2026.

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