Comparison

Coding User vs International Piano

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

Head to head
About

Coding User

Access comprehensive guides and tutorials on coding and programming. Learn about Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, and more with illustrated content from a leading tech publisher. Carry your coding knowledge with you anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step coding guides
  • Latest tech build publications
  • Illustrated content
  • Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi tutorials
  • Pocketmags account integration
  • Offline access recommended via Wi-Fi download
Features
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Coding and programming are skills that are in great demand. Being able to show that you have learnt and now understand a programming language is going to look great on a CV. Even more than that, learning to code is fun and rewarding, and will help you feel smarter and more creative. This app is designed to take you directly into the world of coding, giving you the skills to become an expert in the making. Step-by-step guides and tutorials to help you gain all the coding knowledge you need. Featuring unique and original publications on all the latest builds of key coding tools. Easy-to-understand, fully illustrated content, written with the info hungry reader in mind. Quickly improve your understanding of Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi and much more. From one of the leading publishers in tech bookazines, you can now carry Papercut’s Coding User guides to coding and programming with you at all times! ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

International Piano

This app offers a comprehensive resource for piano enthusiasts, featuring interviews, technique advice, and news on piano technology. It provides access to current and back issues for offline reading and includes interactive features for navigation and sharing.

Highlights
  • Artist interviews and features
  • Technique and repertoire advice
  • Piano technology news
  • Offline reading of back issues
  • Interactive page navigation
  • Searchable archive
  • Social media sharing
Features
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International Piano offers a rich mix of inspiration and guidance to pianists and piano fans around the world, from gifted amateurs and students to professional pianists, teachers and aficionados. Celebrating the piano in all its forms, including the fortepiano and digital keyboards, each edition of our magazine is packed with interviews, features, news and reviews showcasing the top artists of today and yesteryear. Practical advice for players runs the gamut from articles on technique and repertoire to learning resources and study courses, plus the latest developments in piano technology. Our goal is to draw together the fascinating strands that make the piano such a popular instrument, enhancing every reader’s knowledge and supporting those who strive to master its challenges. During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription. • Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page. • Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages. • Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom. • Switch between single or double-page view. • Search the current issue or the archive. • Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps. • Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article. • Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi). • Network connection required otherwise. • Bookmark favourite pages or search results to read later. • Social Media sharing feature allowing you to share pages with friends. • If your institution has a magazine subscription, you can access it directly from within your registered IP range. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically. Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices: Monthly £4.99 Annual £26.99 In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable subscriptions: • Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged £4.99 (monthly renewal) or £26.99 (annual renewal) for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. You can find our privacy policy here: https://exacteditions.com/about/privacy and our terms of service here: https://exacteditions.com/about/tos

Screenshots

Coding User4 screens
International Piano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: International Piano at 5.0 against Coding User's 1.0. International Piano also leads on ads (none vs shown). Coding User's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Coding User sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and International Piano sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

International Piano holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coding User ships an update every 25 months, International Piano every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Coding User versus International Piano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoding UserInternational Piano
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 25 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPapercutMA Business & Leisure

Customer experience

Coding User

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

International Piano

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Coding User

Subscriptions1
  • Coding User$9.991 Year
One-time12
  • Spring 2023 (id:704054)$3.99
  • Raspberry Pi Ma... (id:763560)$4.99
  • The Python Manual (id:763563)$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Linux Open Sour... (id:763562)$4.99
  • Linux, Tips, Ha... (id:764418)$4.99
  • Coding for Begi... (id:764659)$4.99
  • Raspberry Pi – ... (id:764715)$4.99
  • The Ubuntu Manual (id:763561)$4.99
  • Python Manual (id:805973)$7.99
  • Linux Manual (id:805910)$7.99
  • Complete Raspbe... (id:805908)$7.99
  • Raspberry Pi Tr... (id:809261)$9.99
2 purchases

International Piano

Subscriptions2
  • International Piano$5.491 Month
  • International Piano$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Coding User free?
Coding User is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is International Piano free?
International Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coding User or International Piano?
International Piano is rated higher. Coding User averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while International Piano averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Coding User or International Piano have ads?
Coding User shows ads; International Piano does not.
Which is updated more often, Coding User or International Piano?
Coding User ships an update every 25 months, and International Piano every 42 months. Most recently, Coding User was updated on October 2, 2026 and International Piano on September 23, 2026.

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