# Colossus Piano vs VB3

The clearest difference is rating: VB3 at 3.7 against Colossus Piano's 3.3. VB3 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Colossus Piano's advantage is device support and ratings volume (65 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colossus Piano sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and VB3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VB3 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Colossus Piano's written reviews are positive against 50% of VB3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colossus Piano | VB3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossus-piano/id1122637899/reviews) | **[3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 384 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/428367741) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### Colossus Piano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossus-piano/id1122637899)

Experience incredibly realistic piano sounds with a vast library of acoustic and electric piano models. This app offers advanced features like multi-velocity layers, pedal support, and MIDI integration for a professional playing experience.

**Highlights:** 13 high-quality piano models, 24 velocity layers per key, Sustain, Sostenuto, and Soft pedal support, MIDI integration (In/Out), Audio Unit v3 and Inter-App Audio support, Low latency disk streaming, Adjustable tuning options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vintage Upright | $9.99 | one-time |
| Historic S Grand | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pianino | $12.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Grand | $12.99 | one-time |
| Classic B Grand | $15.99 | one-time |
| Upright Piano | $19.99 | one-time |
| Colossus E-Piano Set | $19.99 | one-time |
| Baby Grand Piano | $26.99 | one-time |
| Colossus Concert Grand | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing piano sound quality
- 🎹 Realistic and detailed samples
- 🎧 High-fidelity audio
- ✨ Professional-grade instrument
- 💡 Inspiring and expressive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 No free trial or demo sounds
- 💸 Overpriced for some users
- 💾 Large storage requirements
- 🐌 Slow download times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting to WAV/M4A in GarageBand
- App crashes when switching piano models
- Audio Unit extension crashes
- No sound when exporting to GarageBand
- Plugin crashes in DAWs during export/freeze

**Requested features**

- Add chorus effect
- Global EQ
- Release control
- Tap tempo for modulation speed
- Save velocity curves


### VB3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684)

This app emulates a classic tonewheel organ, offering advanced sound modeling and effects. It includes a session recorder, audio player for backing tracks, and extensive MIDI control for live performance and production.

**Highlights:** Tonewheel engine and rotary simulator, Ring Modulator and Delay effects, Session Recorder (MIDI & WAV), Built-in Audio Player, Extensive MIDI control and mapping, Touch-friendly interface with drawbar views

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Log-in to your GSi account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pro Features | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colossus Piano free?

Colossus Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VB3 free?

VB3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colossus Piano or VB3?

VB3 is rated higher. Colossus Piano averages 3.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while VB3 averages 3.7 from 17 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*