Comparison

KIYOLA Remote Control vs CuesBeat

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

Head to head
About

KIYOLA Remote Control

Control your digital piano wirelessly via Bluetooth. Select tones, manage internal songs, adjust volume, and use the metronome. Customize the app's look to match your piano's color and play along with other music apps.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • Tone selection
  • Internal song playback
  • Volume control
  • Metronome function
  • App appearance customization
  • Apple Watch compatibility
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KIYLOA Remote Control is an app for the KIYOLA KF-10 digital piano, a collaboration between Roland and Japanese furniture designer Karimoku. The app lets you use KIYOLA KF-10 wirelessly, by connecting the piano to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth® technology. The app offers fast and intuitive control of the piano, letting you select the piano’s tones, play the internal songs and control the volume and built-in metronome. Connecting your phone or tablet also makes practice a lot more enjoyable as you can play along with some of the many music apps available. You can even change the app’s appearance to match the body color of KIYOLA KF-10 digital piano. The app also works with Apple Watch, offering the ability to control and play the piano’s internal songs. The Apple Watch version can be installed from your iPhone, once it is running.

About

CuesBeat

Features
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CuesBeat: Professional Click Track & Setlist Manager Take control of your live performance with CuesBeat, the high-performance metronome and setlist manager designed specifically for the stage. Whether you’re a drummer leading the click or a solo performer managing complex arrangements, CuesBeat ensures you never miss a transition. WHY CUESBEAT? Most metronomes just give you a click. CuesBeat gives you a roadmap. With our unique "Smart Voice Cues" system, the app announces your next song section (Verse, Chorus, Bridge) exactly two measures in advance, allowing you to focus on the music instead of the count. KEY FEATURES: • High-Precision Metronome: Built with the Web Audio API for sub-millisecond timing accuracy (30-300 BPM). • Smart Voice Cues: Automated announcements that prepare you for every transition. • Setlist Management: Effortlessly organize your songs into custom setlists with intuitive drag-and-drop reordering. • Tap Tempo: Quickly find your BPM on the fly with our responsive tap engine. • Cloud Sync: Securely sign in with Apple or Google to keep your library and setlists synced across all your devices. • Performance Mode: A clean, high-contrast interface (with Dark Mode support) designed for low-light stages. • Multiple Time Signatures: Support for 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 to handle any arrangement. JOIN THE BETA CuesBeat is currently in an active Beta phase. We are offering full access to all professional features for FREE as we continue to refine the engine for world-class touring standards. Your feedback helps us build the ultimate tool for live musicians. PERFECT FOR: • Drummers & Percussionists • Worship Leaders • Musical Directors • Solo Artists & Loopers • Bands using backing tracks Stop guessing where the bridge is. Download CuesBeat and play with confidence.

Screenshots

KIYOLA Remote Control4 screens
CuesBeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CuesBeat at every 9 days against KIYOLA Remote Control's every 7 months. KIYOLA Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KIYOLA Remote Control ships an update every 7 months, CuesBeat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KIYOLA Remote Control versus CuesBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKIYOLA Remote ControlCuesBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationKee Wah Lau

In-app purchases

None

KIYOLA Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

CuesBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KIYOLA Remote Control free?
KIYOLA Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CuesBeat free?
CuesBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KIYOLA Remote Control or CuesBeat have ads?
Neither KIYOLA Remote Control nor CuesBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KIYOLA Remote Control or CuesBeat?
KIYOLA Remote Control ships an update every 7 months, and CuesBeat every 9 days. Most recently, KIYOLA Remote Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and CuesBeat on October 25, 2026.

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