Comparison

ENSPIRE Controller vs CollegeNext

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

Head to head
About

ENSPIRE Controller

Control your Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE piano wirelessly. Access built-in songs, download thousands more, and enjoy exclusive streaming piano music channels. Seamless integration with your mobile devices makes managing your instrument effortless.

Highlights
  • Wireless network connectivity
  • Access to built-in and downloadable songs
  • Thousands of performances available
  • Exclusive streaming piano music channels
  • Intuitive controller design
Features
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ENSPIRE Controller is the official app for controlling Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE. FEATURES: Effortless Integration: Wireless network connectivity and seamless compatibility with mobile devices, smartphones and computers allows intuitive access to all of the instrument’s exclusive content and unique capabilities. Thousands of Performances In One Masterpiece: The Disklavier ENSPIRE allows you to revel in whatever music suits your mood or occasion, from classical solo piano or concerto selections to your favorite jazz or pop songs on piano – accompanied by audio and vocals. An easy-to-use and intuitive controller design provides direct access to 500 built-in songs and thousands performances that can be downloaded directly from the music shop. Exclusive Streaming Services: ENSPIRE also offers revolutionary streaming radio services, allowing you to discover and enjoy thousands of piano performances in the comfort of your own home, which gives you instant access to over 30 channels of 24-hour streaming piano music.

About

CollegeNext

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Discover Your Future at Randolph NEXT Welcome to Randolph NEXT, the ultimate program showcase and career fair app designed to transform your college exploration journey. With Randolph NEXT, high school students are empowered to navigate their future with ease and confidence. This innovative app offers a seamless experience for attendees to personalize their visit to our vibrant campus, ensuring a day full of learning, discovery, and inspiration. Why Randolph NEXT? Personalized Experience:  Create a custom schedule that aligns with your interests and career aspirations. Randolph NEXT allows you to tailor your day to explore the sessions most relevant to you. Easy Navigation:  The campus can be a maze, but with our intuitive map feature, you'll find your way to your selected sessions effortlessly. Our real-time map integration ensures you can maneuver across campus without missing a beat. Convenient Account Management:  Sign up with a few simple steps. Select your high school, choose your sessions, and you're ready to embark on a personalized exploration of what Randolph has to offer. Engage and Explore:  From academic showcases to career fair meetings, Randolph NEXT brings the entirety of our college experience to your fingertips. Dive into sessions that spark your interest, meet faculty, and connect with future peers. Features at a Glance: Custom Schedule Creation: Select sessions that intrigue you and build your day around them. Interactive Campus Map: Get directions and find session locations with ease. Session Descriptions and Times: Detailed information about each session helps you choose what to attend. Account Customization: Easy account setup and customization based on your high school and interests. Join Us for a Day of Exploration: Randolph NEXT is more than just an app; it's your first step toward discovering your future. Whether you're undecided about your major or have a clear career path in mind, our program showcase and career fair will provide valuable insights and exciting opportunities. Download Randolph NEXT today and start planning your visit. Your future awaits at Randolph, and we can't wait to help you explore it.

Screenshots

ENSPIRE Controller4 screens
CollegeNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ENSPIRE Controller at 3 against CollegeNext's —. CollegeNext's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ENSPIRE Controller versus CollegeNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterENSPIRE ControllerCollegeNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (100 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaMMOJ

Bugs and requests

ENSPIRE Controller

Reported bugs

44 issues
  • Connection issues
  • App crashes
  • White screen of death
  • Requires rebooting piano
  • Login/server connection issues
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  • App freezes
  • Cannot detect piano
  • Impossible to connect
  • App does not work on iPhone 14
  • Constantly loses connection
  • Constantly gives errors
  • Piano starts playing on its own
  • App spins "connecting"
  • Must restart several times to work
  • Ethernet connection runs first song at quadruple speed
  • App freezes totally
  • App not opening after upload
  • App stuck in settings
  • App does not show list of piano
  • App needs help
  • Connecting to piano rarely works
  • Cannot use record function
  • Cannot see built-in song playlist
  • Piano starts playing on its own
  • App freezes
  • Controller takes too long to turn on
  • Controller quickly deactivates
  • Sleep mode deactivates quickly
  • App rarely functions
  • Wireless connectivity issues
  • Stopped working
  • Won't recognize piano
  • App not recognizing piano on same network
  • iOS 14.x broke the Enspire app
  • App has never been able to locate Enspire on network
  • Webapp feels like a 20yo web app
  • Player app no longer recognizes piano
  • App doesn't connect to piano half the time
  • Radio feature is very unstable
  • App struggles to find piano
  • Error: check network setting
  • App directs to a website
  • App does not work
  • App has nothing but background and settings

Requested features

26 requests
  • Update app for consistency
  • More access to maintenance functions/tests/settings
  • Better support for Remote Lesson functions
  • Dark theme/night mode options
  • Wallpaper options
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  • Hire Spotify developers for user-friendliness
  • Start over with a new app design
  • Improve compatibility with other apps (e.g., Files app)
  • Make playlist creation easier
  • Add shuffle feature for playlists
  • Allow on-demand artist/song selection
  • Allow on-demand song purchase
  • Improve Disklavier Radio features (skipping, search, etc.)
  • Expand Disklavier TV to Android
  • Publish Web APIs for third-party development
  • Fix app to recognize piano
  • Add ability to create playlists from included songs
  • Improve app functionality and features
  • Provide solutions for getting stuck
  • Make app functional
  • Fix radio feature instability
  • Organize songs better
  • Improve customer experience
  • Make app native
  • Allow song search in radio
  • Allow skipping songs in radio

CollegeNext

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ENSPIRE Controller

No in-app purchases

None

CollegeNext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ENSPIRE Controller free?
ENSPIRE Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CollegeNext free?
CollegeNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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