Comparison

World Piano vs Poly 2

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

Head to head
About

World Piano

Explore global music with authentic instruments and rhythms from around the world. Create melodies with diverse scales, including microtonal options, and experiment with a traditional piano mode. Enhance your musical journey with premium sound packs and rhythm features.

Highlights
  • Authentic world instrument sounds
  • Extensive collection of world scales
  • Rhythm library with beat import
  • Traditional piano mode
  • Microtonal scale support
  • Premium sound and rhythm packs
  • MIDI and AUv3 support
Features
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Explore the World of Music with World Piano Unlock the rich diversity of global music with World Piano, the ultimate app for exploring the sounds and rhythms of cultures from around the world—all at your fingertips. "An Essential Tool for Musicians and Music Lovers" - App Store Review With World Piano, you can experience authentic sound samples from unique instruments like the Sitar, Koto, Duduk, and more. Effortlessly switch between instruments to explore their distinct tones and rhythms. The app also features a rhythm library where you can play along or import your own beats. Whether you’re sharpening your improvisation skills or simply enjoying the creative process, World Piano is perfect for any musician, from beginner to expert. Create captivating melodies using an extensive collection of world scales and drones, including those from India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—perfect for crafting exotic and inspiring sounds. World Piano even supports microtonal scales for enhanced creativity. In addition to world instruments, you’ll find a traditional piano mode. Customize octaves, experiment with playing modes, and find the perfect sound for any musical genre. Download World Piano today and embark on a global musical journey! Go Premium Unlock the full potential of World Piano by becoming a Premium Member. Access all sound packs with a single subscription: 1 month: $5.99 1 year: $29.99 Note: Prices may vary by country. These prices are for the US. Pricing in other countries may vary. • 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 • An 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 Start your worldwide musical journey with World Piano. Features • Premium sound and rhythm packs from around the world • AUv3 and Ableton Link support • Layer and split sounds for dynamic play • Save your favorite sounds and rhythms • Real-time microtonal scale conversion • Global, Middle Eastern, and Raga scales • Import Korg KMP, SFZ, WAV, and AIFF files • MIDI support (control via MIDI keyboard or AudioBus/IAA) • Comprehensive effects section: Phaser, Tremolo, Chorus, Reverb, and more • Built-in recording and iCloud sound backup For more details, check out our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out at contact@taqs.im. This app is licensed under Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Poly 2

This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

Highlights
  • Generative polyrhythm sequencing
  • Up to 8 simultaneous sounds
  • Sampler with envelopes and filters
  • Randomize capabilities
  • Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX
  • AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support
  • Import custom samples
Features
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Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms. Check out the promo video: https://youtu.be/ovCXtBynEkw Features: - Up to 8 different sounds at any time - Store up to 16 different configurations for each project - A sampler that includes envelopes, filters, loop crossfading, an LFO and more - Randomise capabilities - Delay, reverb, distortion and EQ FX - Over 100 samples included for free - 13 premade collections of sounds - 13 example projects - AUv3 support, both MIDI and Audio - Audiobus and IAA - Ableton Link - MIDI notes in / out, MIDI CC in / out and MIDI clock in - Import your own samples via iOS Files or WIFI transfer

Screenshots

World Piano4 screens
Poly 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Poly 2 at none against World Piano's shown. Poly 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (84% vs 73%). World Piano's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 697). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. World Piano sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poly 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 697 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of World Piano's written reviews are positive against 84% of Poly 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Piano ships an update monthly, Poly 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
World Piano versus Poly 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld PianoPoly 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings)4.8 (697 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better697
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAQS.IMJames Milton

Customer experience

World Piano

All ratings3,218 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral11.3%
Negative15.2%

Poly 2

All ratings686 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

World Piano

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎹 Great variety of world instruments and rhythms
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Inspiring and unique sounds
  • 🎶 Excellent for creating world music and soundscapes
  • 💡 Supports microtonal scales and tunings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Compatibility issues with some DAWs and apps
  • 💰 Subscription model and expensive IAPs
  • 🔇 Some sound packs don't work as expected

Poly 2

From 697 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unique, creative, and powerful tool
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Excellent for ambient, experimental, and generative music
  • 🎹 Great for drum grooves and rhythmic patterns
  • 💻 Seamless integration with external hardware and software

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔇 Lack of sustain/voice ring-out when transport is stopped
  • 📺 Small interface elements can be difficult to use on iPad
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with some third-party apps

Bugs and requests

World Piano

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Soundfonts not loading correctly
  • Exported tracks missing World Synth instruments
  • Subscription and IAP issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for importing custom audio files
  • Improve MIDI and automation capabilities
  • Provide better backup and restore options for purchased content
  • Enhance integration with popular music apps like GarageBand

Poly 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • In-app purchase not working for some users
  • MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
  • Crashes upon opening for some users

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to preview samples before importing
  • Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
  • Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
  • Granulizer effect
  • Note repeat and vinyl effects
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  • More built-in effects and processing options
  • Ability to create and arrange full songs
  • M1 Mac compatibility

In-app purchases

10 purchases

World Piano

Subscriptions2
  • TAQS.IM Monthly Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Hip Hop Trap LofiFree
  • Turkish Sounds: Saz, Kanun$2.99
  • Arabic Sounds: Oud, Ney, Org$2.99
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  • Kavkaz Caucuses Sounds$2.99
  • Asian Sounds: Silk Road$2.99
  • Latin American Sounds$2.99
  • TAQSIM World Piano Lifetime$19.99
  • TAQSIM World Piano Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

Poly 2

One-time1
  • Pro mode$11.99

Questions

Is World Piano free?
World Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poly 2 free?
Poly 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Piano or Poly 2?
Poly 2 is rated higher. World Piano averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Poly 2 averages 4.8 from 697 ratings.
Do World Piano or Poly 2 have ads?
World Piano shows ads; Poly 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, World Piano or Poly 2?
World Piano ships an update monthly, and Poly 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, World Piano was updated on November 6, 2026 and Poly 2 on November 3, 2026.

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