# PianoDisc iQ Player vs ProRecord XI

The clearest difference is rating: ProRecord XI at 5.0 against PianoDisc iQ Player's 2.5. PianoDisc iQ Player's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ProRecord XI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PianoDisc iQ Player has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PianoDisc iQ Player ships an update every 6 weeks, ProRecord XI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PianoDisc iQ Player | ProRecord XI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianodisc-iq-player/id1131933253/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord-xi/id6504001385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 156 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burgett Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955611163) | [Nissin Electro Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945540699) |

## What reviewers say

### PianoDisc iQ Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianodisc-iq-player/id1131933253)

This app unlocks the full potential of your PianoDisc system, allowing you to play MIDI recordings without conversion and download music directly from the internet. Enjoy, create, and learn with endless musical possibilities.

**Highlights:** Play MIDI recordings without conversion, Download and play MIDI files from the internet, Record and play MIDI files, Listen to PianoDisc internet radio, Play music from iOS/iPadOS library, Open MP3, MIDI, and ZIP files, Create and edit playlists, Adjust piano/accompaniment balance

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to operate and navigate
- 👍 Clean and simple layout
- 👍 Good free music content
- 👍 Great updates and new features
- 👍 Pro mode for expressive play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI file playback issues
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection problems
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Music library management issues
- 🐛 Difficulty organizing/sorting playlists

**Reported bugs**

- Blue icon update doesn't connect to Bluetooth
- Doesn't play MIDI files
- Cannot open and play downloaded MIDI files
- MIDI not supported in some versions
- Opens other apps when trying to play songs

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange/sort playlists
- Improved MIDI file support
- Better organization of imported songs
- Ability to navigate back from radio
- Output audio files direct to Bluetooth MIDI


### ProRecord XI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prorecord-xi/id6504001385)

Control and manage your ProRecord XI piano system. Adjust volume, tone, and playback settings, and save or share performance data. Compatible with newer ProRecord XI systems only.

**Highlights:** Volume, tone, and playback control, Save and share performance data, Metronome with adjustable settings, Access to demo songs, Extensive system settings customization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PianoDisc iQ Player free?

PianoDisc iQ Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProRecord XI free?

ProRecord XI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PianoDisc iQ Player or ProRecord XI?

ProRecord XI is rated higher. PianoDisc iQ Player averages 2.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while ProRecord XI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PianoDisc iQ Player or ProRecord XI have ads?

Neither PianoDisc iQ Player nor ProRecord XI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PianoDisc iQ Player or ProRecord XI?

PianoDisc iQ Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and ProRecord XI every 3 months. Most recently, PianoDisc iQ Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and ProRecord XI on October 30, 2026.

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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.*