Comparison

Rec'n'Share vs PianoNotation

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

Head to head
About

Rec'n'Share

Record and edit high-quality music performance videos with audio from your device and songs from your library. Enhance practice sessions with tempo control and track separation. Share your creations easily on popular social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Record audio and video with songs
  • Connect compatible Yamaha instruments
  • Edit and balance audio tracks
  • Adjust song tempo and repeat sections
  • Separate audio tracks for practice
  • Share performances to social media
Features
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Rec'n'Share allows you to record audio and video along with songs from your music library and then share your performances with the world. It digitally enhances the way you practice, record and perform music. Produce high-quality performance videos easily. Connect a compatible Yamaha instrument to your smart phone/tablet (*1) to simultaneously record video from your phone’s camera, stereo digital audio from your Yamaha product and stereo backing tracks from your music library (*2) (*3). After recording, use the app’s editing functions to trim and balance the tracks. Enrich your practice. Pick a song from your music library and the app’s tempo detection lets you add a click, change the tempo and select sections to repeat. It’s practice made perfect. The Audio Track Separation function, available in Version 3, allows you to adjust the volume of specific tracks (vocals, drums, bass, etc.) of your favorite songs. Enjoy practicing and recording more with your favorite songs in the background. Share with the world! You can upload your finished performances to YouTube / Facebook / Dropbox / Instagram etc (*4). Whether you’re uploading YouTube covers or collaborating on recording original songs, Rec'n'Share lets you share your music with people all over the world ! (*1) Please check your local Yamaha web site for compatible instruments and connections. (*2) DRM protected data can’t be played by the App. (*3) It is also possible to record only your performances without backing tracks. (*4) The data uploaded to SNS is limited to your own original songs, sound sources, or those licensed from right holders. https://www.youtube.com/music_policies https://www.facebook.com/help/1020633957973118?helpref=hc_global_nav https://help.instagram.com/126382350847838

About

PianoNotation

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PianoNotation is the ideal educational app to learn how to read music on iPhone and iPad. Practice music theory, recognize musical notes and improve your hearing with interactive exercises. With individual grade selector so that the student advances at his own pace • Identify notes on the staff. • Exercises with timer and personal record. • Audio mode and optional visual guide. • Ear memory.

Screenshots

Rec'n'Share4 screens
PianoNotation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rec'n'Share at Free against PianoNotation's $1.99. PianoNotation's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Rec'n'Share is free to download; PianoNotation costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rec'n'Share ships an update every 2 months, PianoNotation every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rec'n'Share versus PianoNotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRec'n'SharePianoNotation
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.5 (162 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings162 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size465 MB38 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperYamaha CorporationAlexander Martell

Bugs and requests

Rec'n'Share

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Unable to connect to Yamaha devices
  • Recorded audio and video out of sync
  • Metronome not working correctly
  • Issues with importing music from iTunes/Apple Music

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to manually adjust metronome and click
  • Support for more Yamaha drum modules
  • Integration with Spotify and other music services
  • Customizable video recording settings
  • Option to delete recorded songs
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  • Improved sync between audio and video

PianoNotation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rec'n'Share

No in-app purchases

None

PianoNotation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rec'n'Share free?
Rec'n'Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoNotation free?
PianoNotation costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rec'n'Share or PianoNotation have ads?
Neither Rec'n'Share nor PianoNotation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rec'n'Share or PianoNotation?
Rec'n'Share ships an update every 2 months, and PianoNotation every 9 days. Most recently, Rec'n'Share was updated on October 29, 2026 and PianoNotation on October 29, 2026.

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