Comparison

Simple Piano vs Audio for Work

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

Head to head
About

Simple Piano

Play piano, drums, and synth with modern beats and arrangements. Explore famous songs in various genres like Hip-Hop, Pop, and Dance. Offers a solo piano freeplay mode and curated content by professional musicians.

Highlights
  • Piano and Drums tiles games
  • Songs in Pop, Hip-Hop, Classic styles
  • Multiple musical instruments
  • Solo piano freeplay mode
  • New hits added regularly
Features
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Turn famous classics into Hip-Hop right on-stage! Prefer Dance or Pop? Go ahead and play it, just like a real musician! Have real fun, explore the world's greatest music masterpieces via an engaging simulator game with unique modern beats and arrangements. Simple Piano is an extraordinary way to relax and express yourself in music. A mixture of creativity, fun and experiment embodied in a music tiles gameplay. No need to be a musician to simply pick and play tracks of your favourite style - Hip-Hop, Dance, Pop. You will learn different musical instruments and their role in contemporary genres. Mix piano with drums and synthesizer to perform songs as a band. There is also a special Piano Classics category for those who would like to enjoy a "piano only" experience. All our content is exclusively made by professional musicians to inspire and entertain you. Play Simple Piano and discover the piano music in a new way! Free for your iPhone or iPad. App features: - Piano and Drums tiles games; - Famous songs in Pop, Hip-Hop, Classic and other styles; - New hits added regularly; - Different musical instruments: Piano, Electro Synthesizer, Drums; - Solo piano freeplay mode; - Free piano songs. The app contains the following Premium options - yearly auto-renewable subscription at $29.99; - quarterly auto-renewable subscription at $19.99; - weekly auto-renewable subscription at $4.99 (includes 7-day free trial); - weekly auto-renewable subscription at $3.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple’s App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. Privacy Policy: http://simplepiano.co/policy.pdf Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Audio for Work

Features
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Turn sound into your working system. Audio for Work is not just a music app. It’s a structured audio environment designed to help you enter focus, maintain rhythm, unlock creativity, and recover when needed. Four modes for four work states Focus Designed for deep work. Reduce distractions and stabilize attention. Rhythm Built for execution. Maintain a steady pace and output. Creative For ideation. A fluid sound environment that encourages thinking. Relax For recovery. Reset your mind and reduce fatigue. Why Audio for Work Not entertainment — but a work tool Designed for productivity, not consumption Minimal interface, zero friction Comfortable for long sessions Start your work by entering your state.

Screenshots

Simple Piano4 screens
Audio for Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Audio for Work at none against Simple Piano's shown. Audio for Work also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Simple Piano's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Simple Piano sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Audio for Work sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Piano ships an update every 2 months, Audio for Work daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Piano versus Audio for Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple PianoAudio for Work
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB534 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIHUNTERS, UABNocoly.com

Bugs and requests

Simple Piano

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to exit subscription screen
  • Inconsistent song loading
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • More song options and genres
  • Custom song creation
  • Separate piano and drum modes
  • Metronome feature

Audio for Work

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Simple Piano

Subscriptions9
  • All Access Pass$3.997 Days
  • Full Access to No Ads Features7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • All Access Pass7 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • All Access Pass7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Full Access to No Ads Features$9.997 Days
  • Full Access to No Ads Features7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Full Access to No Ads Features7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Full Access to No Ads Features$29.996 Months
  • Full Access to No Ads Features3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Audio for Work

One-time1
  • Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Simple Piano free?
Simple Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio for Work free?
Audio for Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Piano or Audio for Work have ads?
Simple Piano shows ads; Audio for Work does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Piano or Audio for Work?
Simple Piano ships an update every 2 months, and Audio for Work daily. Most recently, Simple Piano was updated on November 6, 2026 and Audio for Work on November 5, 2026.

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