Comparison

Piano ٞ vs PianoRemote

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

Head to head
About

Piano ٞ

Learn and play piano with interactive rhythm games and a freestyle keyboard. Explore a vast library of songs across genres, record your creations, and share them with a global community. Offers multiple instrument sounds and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Interactive rhythm play
  • Freestyle keyboard mode
  • Record and share music
  • Multiple instrument sounds
  • Vast song library
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Join over 14 million music lovers discovering piano. Learn the fun and easy way, no lessons needed. Play songs, practice piano, and create music in one intuitive app. Choose how you play: follow the rhythm in interactive gameplay to build timing and confidence, or switch to a realistic keyboard to explore chords, melodies, and your own musical ideas. With Piano, you can jump right in. Play to the rhythm, explore notes and chords, and create music at your own pace. Designed for iOS (iPhone & iPad), Piano offers a smooth, responsive playing experience with intuitive touch controls, clean visuals, and a simple layout. Perfect for beginners, casual players, and anyone who wants to enjoy piano practice without pressure. Discover piano through interactive gameplay, creative tools, and realistic instrument sounds. Play classical piano favorites like Für Elise Clair de Lune and Moonlight Sonata Learn timeless works like Canon in D Ode to Joy and The Entertainer Discover expressive piano pieces like Gymnopédie No 1 and Nocturne Enjoy traditional songs like The Star Spangled Banner Amazing Grace and Yankee Doodle Choose Your Mode - Rhythm Play: Interactive gameplay to build timing, coordination, and confidence. - Freestyle Keyboard: A realistic instrument experience for practicing chords, melodies, and musical ideas. Both modes are powerful practice tools, helping you focus on rhythm, control, and musical expression. What You Can Do Play to the rhythm Follow timing cues, play step by step, and learn how songs come together. Freestyle Keyboard Use a full piano keyboard with real notes & chords, ideal for practicing, exploration, or composing your own melodies freely. Responsive Touch Keys Enjoy smooth, accurate playing with touch-sensitive keys built for a great iOS experience. Create, Record & Share Go beyond practicing; turn your ideas into real music. Record your performances, capture your progress, and share your journey with friends and a global community of players. Multiple Instruments Play grand piano, electric keys, xylophone, and more. A wide range of authentic sounds. Progress as You Play Unlock songs, earn rewards, and move from simple tunes to more advanced arrangements. Explore Every Genre Play classical masterpieces, pop hits, jazz, kids' songs, film themes, and more. Enjoy music from Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Bach, Strauss, and Verdi, alongside modern favorites like Bella Ciao and Twinkle Twinkle. Search, browse, and jump into any song you want to play. Piano Pro Upgrade to unlock the full experience: • Unlimited songs to play • Multiple instrument sounds • Ad-free practice • Record with perfect timing Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage subscriptions in your App Store settings. Terms & Privacy: https://impalastudios.com/terms | https://impalastudios.com/privacy Feedback & Support We'd love to hear from you: support@impalastudios.com Join a global community of millions of players who practice, create, and share music every day. Piano is a go-to app for learning, playing, and performing music - trusted and loved worldwide. About Impala Studios Impala Studios creates popular apps designed to make everyday life more fun and enjoyable. From music and games to productivity tools, our apps are built for iPhone and iPad users around the world. With Piano, we bring millions of music lovers together to play, learn, and share songs every day. Piano © 2016 Impala Studios

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

Piano ٞ4 screens
PianoRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Piano ٞ at 60% against PianoRemote's 17%. Piano ٞ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). PianoRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Piano ٞ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PianoRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Piano ٞ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano ٞ has 172K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Piano ٞ's written reviews are positive against 17% of PianoRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piano ٞ ships an update every 6 days, PianoRemote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Piano ٞ versus PianoRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiano ٞPianoRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (172K ratings) — better2.5 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings172K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpala StudiosKawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Piano ٞ

All ratings171,594 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,419 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative31.1%

PianoRemote

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

Bugs and requests

Piano ٞ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keys getting stuck or not registering properly
  • Recorded songs not saving or unable to be accessed
  • App freezing or getting stuck on loading screens

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more instruments and sound options
  • Implement a metronome and MIDI support
  • Improve recording capabilities to allow multi-track recordings
  • Provide more comprehensive learning tools and lessons for beginners
  • Allow customization of the keyboard size and layout

PianoRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Piano ٞ

Subscriptions12
  • Piano Premium - Try Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Piano Premium3 Days trial$2.697 Days
  • Piano Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Piano Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Play-Along Premium3 Days trial$5.297 Days
  • Piano Member Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Piano Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Piano Pro Max Fun3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Enjoy a full Piano experience3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Piano Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Piano Premium - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Piano Member Yearly$59.991 Year
None

PianoRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piano ٞ free?
Piano ٞ 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, Piano ٞ or PianoRemote?
Piano ٞ is rated higher. Piano ٞ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 172K ratings, while PianoRemote averages 2.5 from 43 ratings.
Do Piano ٞ or PianoRemote have ads?
Piano ٞ shows ads; PianoRemote does not.
Which is updated more often, Piano ٞ or PianoRemote?
Piano ٞ ships an update every 6 days, and PianoRemote every 4 months. Most recently, Piano ٞ was updated on October 22, 2026 and PianoRemote on October 20, 2026.

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