Comparison

Leadsheet vs Keys

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

Head to head
About

Leadsheet

Organize your sheet music and create setlists for live performances. Import music from cloud storage or AirDrop, annotate scores, and easily back up and restore your data across devices.

Highlights
  • Setlist creation
  • Sheet music library
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Annotations
  • Backup and restore
Features
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Power your live performances with a simple and reliable sheet music and setlist organizer! SETLISTS Create setlists for all your different shows and bands. Intuitively drag and drop files from your archive to your setlists or open your favourite cloud storage within the app and import sheet music directly into your setlists. SHEET MUSIC LIBRARY Download all your sheet music from iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive. Of course scores can also be received via Airdrop because there is also the one band member that forgot to download the new song you practiced at rehearsal. ANNOTATIONS Leadsheet allows you to annotate your sheet music in all kinds of different ways so you never miss that Coda again! BACKUP AND RESTORE Switched to a new iPad? Simple backup all your Leadsheet data and restore it on another device, all your annotations and setlists are transferred to the new device exactly how you left off.

About

Keys

Turn your mobile device into a versatile MIDI master keyboard. Connect wirelessly to musical instruments and DAWs to control virtual instruments and enhance your music production and live performances.

Highlights
  • Transform device into MIDI master keyboard
  • Connect to musical devices
  • Send MIDI notes and CC
  • Control virtual instruments
  • MIDI over Bluetooth
  • Customizable MIDI mapping
Features
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Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful Midi Master Keyboard with our app! Our app allows you to connect to any musical device and send Midi notes and Midi CC, making your mobile device a versatile tool for music production and live performance. Whether you're a professional musician or just starting out, our app offers a simple and intuitive interface to help you create, control, and perform music. With our app, you can easily connect to your digital audio workstation (DAW), synthesizers, and other musical devices to control virtual instruments and bring your musical ideas to life. Our app also supports MIDI over Bluetooth, allowing you to connect wirelessly to your musical devices. Plus, with the ability to customize your Midi mapping, you can personalize your setup to fit your unique needs. Take your music production and performance to the next level with our Midi Master Keyboard app for iPad and iPhone. Download now and experience the power of mobile music making.

Screenshots

Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Leadsheet at 2.5 against Keys's 1.0. Leadsheet also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). Keys's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Leadsheet costs $9.99 and Keys $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Leadsheet holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leadsheet ships an update every 10 days, Keys every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Leadsheet versus Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeadsheetKeys
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel BergerLittleCodeShop.com

Customer experience

Leadsheet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Keys

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Leadsheet

No in-app purchases

None

Keys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Leadsheet free?
Leadsheet costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keys free?
Keys costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Leadsheet or Keys?
Leadsheet is rated higher. Leadsheet averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Keys averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Leadsheet or Keys have ads?
Neither Leadsheet nor Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Leadsheet or Keys?
Leadsheet ships an update every 10 days, and Keys every 10 months. Most recently, Leadsheet was updated on November 2, 2026 and Keys on November 3, 2026.

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