# Piano ٞ vs Luminous Virtual Piano

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Piano ٞ at 60% against Luminous Virtual Piano's 0%. Piano ٞ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (172K vs 1). Luminous Virtual Piano's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piano ٞ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Luminous Virtual Piano sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piano ٞ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano ٞ has 172K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Luminous Virtual Piano's.

Piano ٞ ships an update every 5 days, Luminous Virtual Piano every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piano ٞ | Luminous Virtual Piano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (172K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano/id1126477246/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminous-virtual-piano/id1541813065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Budali Kingsley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453294453) |

## What reviewers say

### Piano ٞ

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Music, #61 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Learn and play piano with interactive rhythm games or a realistic keyboard. Explore various musical genres, record your creations, and unlock new songs and instruments. Designed for all skill levels, it offers a fun and pressure-free way to enjoy music.

**Highlights:** Interactive rhythm gameplay, Realistic freestyle keyboard, Record and share music, Multiple instrument sounds, Unlockable songs and rewards, Explore various music genres

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### Luminous Virtual Piano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminous-virtual-piano/id1541813065)

This app simulates a virtual piano with light-up keys, offering a realistic keyboard experience. Learn and improve your piano skills with various sound presets and a full 88-key layout. It's designed for musicians of all levels, from beginners to experienced players.

**Highlights:** Light-up keys, 88-key piano keyboard, 7 Different sound presets, Note Labels, Multitouch screen support, Environment Reverb Zones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro-Unlock All with No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piano ٞ free?

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

### Is Luminous Virtual Piano free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piano ٞ or Luminous Virtual Piano?

Piano ٞ is rated higher. Piano ٞ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 172K ratings, while Luminous Virtual Piano averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Piano ٞ or Luminous Virtual Piano have ads?

Piano ٞ shows ads; Luminous Virtual Piano does not.

### Which is updated more often, Piano ٞ or Luminous Virtual Piano?

Piano ٞ ships an update every 5 days, and Luminous Virtual Piano every 2 days. Most recently, Piano ٞ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Luminous Virtual Piano on November 3, 2026.

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