# Piano ٞ vs Keylimba

The clearest difference is ads: Keylimba at none against Piano ٞ's shown. Keylimba also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 60%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Piano ٞ's advantage is ratings volume (170K vs 3.1K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piano ٞ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Keylimba sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Keylimba holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano ٞ has 170K ratings behind it against 3.1K, 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 95% of Keylimba's.

Piano ٞ ships an update weekly, Keylimba every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piano ٞ | Keylimba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (170K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano/id1126477246/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keylimba/id1522416953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [David Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498398103) |

## What reviewers say

### Piano ٞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano/id1126477246)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Music, #59 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piano Premium - Try Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Piano Premium | $2.69 | per 7 days |
| Piano Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Piano Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Play-Along Premium | $5.29 | per 7 days |
| Piano Member Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Piano Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Piano Pro Max Fun | $7.99 | per month |
| Enjoy a full Piano experience | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Piano Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Piano Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Piano Member Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Impressive and interesting app
- ⭐ Provides a great piano learning experience
- ⭐ Realistic piano sounds
- ⭐ Convenient for practicing piano on the go
- ⭐ Helpful for singers and musicians

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Unauthorized charges for subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not working
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔑 Requires internet connection to use

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Keylimba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keylimba/id1522416953)

Experience the soothing sounds of a kalimba on your device. This app offers a cute and customizable interface with adjustable key ranges and a built-in looper for recording and playback. Personalize your musical experience with custom key markings and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Cute and lightweight interface, Adjustable 9-21 key range, Built-in looper for recording and playback, Customizable key markings, Customizable background colors, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keylimba Plus | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💞 Adorable and cute
- 🙏 Responsive developer support
- 🎶 Calming and relaxing
- 🌈 Supports LGBTQ+ pride
- 🎨 Highly customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Some features require payment
- 🔇 Occasional audio issues
- 🕹️ Difficulty playing adjacent notes
- 🎨 Limited color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Delayed note response on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more pride flag options
- Allow custom color selection
- Implement a built-in tuner
- Add ability to save/load recordings
- Provide song tutorials or sheet music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piano ٞ free?

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

### Is Keylimba free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piano ٞ or Keylimba?

Keylimba is rated higher. Piano ٞ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 170K ratings, while Keylimba averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Piano ٞ or Keylimba have ads?

Piano ٞ shows ads; Keylimba does not.

### Which is updated more often, Piano ٞ or Keylimba?

Piano ٞ ships an update weekly, and Keylimba every 3 weeks. Most recently, Piano ٞ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Keylimba on September 24, 2026.

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