Comparison

Solfa vs CASIO MUSIC SPACE

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

Head to head
About

Solfa

This app is a quiz game designed to help beginners and children learn to read sheet music and identify musical notes. It supports various clefs and note naming systems, making it versatile for different instruments and learning styles.

Highlights
  • Learn musical notes
  • Read sheet music
  • Supports multiple clefs
  • Train sight-reading
  • Learn tonality and chords
  • Multiple note naming systems
Features
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How to learn notes? How to read sheet music? How to remember note names? "Solfa" helps you learn notes for piano, guitar or singing. "Solfa / Musical Notes" is a quiz game for kids and beginners that helps you learn simple music theory. - train sight-reading - read notes of alto, bass, tenor, treble clef staff - learn tonality and chord names - switch between English, German note names You can use "Solfa" for ear training and basics of solfège. List of musical instruments: - singing - piano - guitar - flute - clarinet Types of musical notations: - C D E F G A B - C D E F G A H - Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si - До Ре Ми Фа Соль Ля Си - Ντο Ρε Μι Φα Σολ Λα Σι - ハ ニ ホ ヘ ト イ ロ - 다 라 마 바 사 가 나 - स रे ग म प ध नि - ด ร ม ฟ ซ ล ท

About

CASIO MUSIC SPACE

This app enhances the experience of playing Casio digital pianos and keyboards. It offers features like a visual piano roll, score viewer, music player, and a live concert simulator to make learning and playing music more engaging and enjoyable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Visual piano roll for easy note identification
  • Score viewer with playback and annotation
  • Play along with favorite songs
  • Live concert simulator with audience sounds
  • Remote controller for instrument settings
Features
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Setup, practice and inspiration - all in one place. A free app that takes your music further. CASIO MUSIC SPACE is a free app that provides new ways to enjoy music.Designed specifically for CASIO digital piano and keyboard users, the app syncs with your instrument to offer a wealth of features for learning and enjoying music, including digital sheet music, alongside guided practice experiences and live-feel performance mode. Easily adjust your instrument settings, view digital sheet music, learn songs through interactive play, and experience the excitement of virtual live performance. Designed to make your time at the keyboard smoother and more engaging, the app naturally invites you to keep playing and discovering something new. Easily go back and forth between the joy of playing an instrument, and other ways to enjoy when not playing. Whether you’re a beginner, looking to give music another try, or just eager to experience new ways to play. Through watching, listening and playing, you’ll discover new ways to enjoy music and express yourself. When you’re ready to explore CASIO instruments and the world of music, start with CASIO MUSIC SPACE. Six Features 1. Expand your music experience From browsing curated social media content, relevant topics and new product information, and checking out the latest tips to help you improve – everything is just a tap away. Whether you play an instrument or not, CASIO MUSIC SPACE provides a wealth of support for a life filled with music. 2. Piano Remote Controller Change your digital piano’s settings quickly and easily. Connect your smart device to your digital piano and control various settings remotely without the need to operate the piano itself. 3. Piano Roll The piano roll makes it easy to see which notes to play even if you don’t read music. It’s a great way to have fun learning while playing. The pitch and duration of each note is visualized in real time as the song plays, making it easy to find the correct notes of the chords or melody. 4. Score Viewer “Musical Score + Sound” lets you see and listen to a wide range of music on your smart device. Zoom in and out and flip through pages of sheet music in the app. View a score while listening to the music —great for use on the go. 5. Music Player Play along with Your Favorite Songs. Connect your smart device and playback songs through the instrument’s speakers. Perfect for creating a session-like atmosphere, accompanying songs, or practicing parts of songs for a band. *Note: This service does not support music stored in the cloud or songs protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM). *Note: Some features may not be available for songs from music streaming services. 6. Live Concert Simulator Turn everyday playing into an extraordinary experience. Feel the excitement of live performance at home. The app analyzes the song stored on your smart device and automatically adds audience sounds depending on the structure of the song. Add a new dimension to your playing with this unique performance experience.

Screenshots

Solfa4 screens
CASIO MUSIC SPACE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CASIO MUSIC SPACE at none against Solfa's shown. CASIO MUSIC SPACE also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Solfa's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (49% vs 31%). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solfa holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solfa has 806 ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Solfa's written reviews are positive against 31% of CASIO MUSIC SPACE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solfa ships an update every 3 weeks, CASIO MUSIC SPACE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Solfa versus CASIO MUSIC SPACE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolfaCASIO MUSIC SPACE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (806 ratings) — better4.2 (119 ratings)
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews — better30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings806 — better119
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB551 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlexey OvodCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Solfa

All ratings801 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral17.9%
Negative32.8%

CASIO MUSIC SPACE

All ratings119 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral21.1%
Negative48.4%

Bugs and requests

Solfa

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Displaying notes outside instrument range
  • Incorrectly identifying notes
  • Sound not working
  • Unable to advance past first screen

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to remove note names
  • Thicker lines for guitar frets
  • Sight reading component
  • Mezzo soprano, baritone clefs
  • Ability to choose number of notes per round
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  • Purchasable ad-free version

CASIO MUSIC SPACE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Solfa

No in-app purchases

None

CASIO MUSIC SPACE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solfa free?
Solfa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CASIO MUSIC SPACE free?
CASIO MUSIC SPACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solfa or CASIO MUSIC SPACE?
Solfa is rated higher. Solfa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 806 ratings, while CASIO MUSIC SPACE averages 4.2 from 119 ratings.
Do Solfa or CASIO MUSIC SPACE have ads?
Solfa shows ads; CASIO MUSIC SPACE does not.
Which is updated more often, Solfa or CASIO MUSIC SPACE?
Solfa ships an update every 3 weeks, and CASIO MUSIC SPACE every 2 months. Most recently, Solfa was updated on October 26, 2026 and CASIO MUSIC SPACE on October 27, 2026.

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