Comparison

Henle Library vs PianoRemote

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

Head to head
About

Henle Library

Access high-quality digital Urtext editions of classical music scores on your tablet. Practice, rehearse, and perform with a range of interactive features designed for musicians of all levels. Enjoy annotations, metronome, playback, and more.

Highlights
  • Digital Urtext editions
  • Customizable score purchases
  • Print and export PDFs
  • Score modification and annotations
  • Metronome and recording
  • Part and score switching
  • Explanatory notes access
Features
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“With the Henle Library app a new era begins for classical musicians.” Daniel Hope An indispensable app for professional musicians, amateurs, students and teachers. The Henle Library app delivers G. Henle Publishers’ reliable Urtext editions straight to your tablet. You can practise, rehearse and make music – whenever and wherever you like. And you can enjoy the many unique features of Henle’s digital scores.  Features: - Filter Henle Urtext according to your individual needs and purchase as required (individual part, single movement, bundles etc.) - Free version available for music students (licences for music colleges) - Print, export PDFs, share - Modify the score to suit your needs - Superimpose alternative professional fingerings (or choose “No fingerings”) - Unlimited possibilities for your own annotations - Easily switch between the part and the score at exactly the same measure - Open explanatory notes (footnotes, Critical Report etc.) at the appropriate place in the score - Record and play back your own recordings - Use the integrated metronome - Navigate extremely rapidly - Create and use playlists Do you like our app? Please consider writing a review. Thank you!

About

PianoRemote

Control your Kawai digital piano with ease from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, change sounds, and access built-in music with intuitive controls. Features include lesson modes and virtual technician adjustments.

Highlights
  • Control piano functions via smartphone/tablet
  • Intuitive UI consistent with piano touch panel
  • Music player with built-in songs
  • Lesson and Concert Magic modes
  • Adjust Metronome, Virtual Technician, Dual/Split
  • Bluetooth MIDI connection
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PianoRemote is a control app developed for Kawai digital pianos, allowing players to change sounds, adjust settings, and enjoy the wide variety of built-in music.[*1] ■ Please note that PianoRemote requires Bluetooth permission in order to scan for Bluetooth MIDI devices. Please approve the Bluetooth permission request to ensure that PianoRemote functions correctly. ・ Easy operation of your Kawai digital piano using a smartphone or tablet PianoRemote allows various functions of the digital piano to be easily selected. ・ Consistent UI design with Kawai digital piano touch panel PianoRemote is designed to allow easy, intuitive operation via a smartphone or tablet. The user interface is standardised, meaning there is no need to learn new operations. ・ Music player feature that can be used like a music app PianoRemote includes a wide variety of songs and classical pieces that are built-in to Kawai digital pianos.[*2] This music can be controlled in the same way as regular music app. However, it’s also possible to change the sound used for playback, allowing songs and classical to be enjoyed with a different tonal character and atmosphere. ・ Interact with music using “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes In addition to listening to the built-in songs and classical pieces, the additional “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes allow musicians to practice the music, and non-musicians to enjoy playing pieces and learning rhythm with a single finger.[*3] ・ Control various built-in functions PianoRemote can be used to control various functions of the Kawai digital piano. For example, the Metronome is an essential aid for practise, the Virtual Technician allows the sound and other aspects of the piano to be adjusted to suit one’s person preference, while the Dual and Split functions allow different sounds to be combined for more engaging performances.[*4] ・ Straightforward connection using Bluetooth MIDI PianoRemote supports Bluetooth MIDI wireless communication, allowing immediate connection to the Kawai digital piano without the need for additional cables.[*5] *1 A compatible Kawai Digital Piano must be connected to a smartphone or tablet. *2 Copyrighted songs are not included among the piano’s built-in songs. *3 Some songs do not support “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes due to the composition of the data. *4 “Recorder” and “USB Memory Player” function control is not supported. *5 Connection via USB cable or a Bluetooth MIDI adapter such as the QuiccoSound mi.1 also supported.

Screenshots

Henle Library4 screens
PianoRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PianoRemote at none against Henle Library's 12. Henle Library's advantage is rating (2.9 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (34% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Henle Library sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. PianoRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Henle Library holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Henle Library's written reviews are positive against 17% of PianoRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Henle Library ships an update every 2 months, PianoRemote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Henle Library versus PianoRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHenle LibraryPianoRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (91 ratings) — better2.5 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuenter Henle VerlagKawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Henle Library

All ratings91 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral18.7%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral21.4%
Negative44.4%

PianoRemote

All ratings43 ratings
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative62.8%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral13.2%
Negative70.2%

Bugs and requests

Henle Library

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Annotations deleted after app updates or restarts
  • Eraser function fails to remove marks consistently
  • Marks don't record when crossing between staff lines
  • App crashes when opening purchased scores
  • Purchased scores disappear from library
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  • Blank pages appear when turning pages
  • App freezes during export to PDF
  • Infinite loading screen in online store
  • Confirmation emails for credit purchases don't arrive
  • App takes 40+ seconds to start
  • Scores don't load immediately after purchase
  • Annotation dots appear randomly when lifting pen
  • Fingering annotations shrink in upper ledger lines
  • Score skips to random pages during performance
  • Export PDF quality is low resolution and fuzzy
  • Annotation layer prevents writing in certain areas
  • Zoom function jumps back to start of page
  • Eraser requires tapping far from annotation to delete
  • Palm rejection fails with Apple Pencil
  • Print layout produces single-line pages for multi-movement pieces

Requested features

20 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality for annotations
  • Ability to print entire multi-movement pieces together
  • Half-page turning option for performers
  • Playlist or collection grouping system
  • Individual score parts (not just full scores)
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  • Better annotation layer management
  • Improved Apple Pencil support and sensitivity
  • Customizable eraser behavior
  • Page turn animation or visual cues
  • Ability to hide specific staves or parts
  • Microphone-activated page turning commands
  • Difficulty ratings visible before purchase
  • Digital-physical score bundling/discounts
  • Better search and filtering in store
  • Support for foot pedal page turners
  • Ability to import scores from other sources
  • Multiple annotation layers with visibility toggle
  • Customizable metronome settings
  • Landscape orientation improvements
  • Persistent user settings and preferences

PianoRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Henle Library

One-time8
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 22 Credits$1.99
  • 55 Credits2 variants$5.99
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  • 100 Credits2 variants$9.99
  • 200 Credits2 variants$19.99
  • 300 Credits$29.99
  • 500 Credits$49.99
  • 1000 Credits$79.99
None

PianoRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Henle Library free?
Henle Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PianoRemote free?
PianoRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Henle Library or PianoRemote?
Henle Library is rated higher. Henle Library averages 2.9 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while PianoRemote averages 2.5 from 43 ratings.
Do Henle Library or PianoRemote have ads?
Neither Henle Library nor PianoRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Henle Library or PianoRemote?
Henle Library ships an update every 2 months, and PianoRemote every 4 months. Most recently, Henle Library was updated on October 18, 2026 and PianoRemote on October 16, 2026.

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