Comparison

PianoToolbox vs PianoRemote

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

Head to head
About

PianoToolbox

Connect to your digital piano via Bluetooth to unlock its full capabilities. Explore and customize instrument sounds with deep parameter editing, and manage built-in musical content like metronomes and songs.

Highlights
  • Visual sound browser
  • Deep sound parameter editing
  • Custom sound storage
  • Metronome and rhythm control
  • Built-in song playback
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Using Bluetooth to pair the app to your piano, you will discover the full potential of your instrument. Features: 1. Browse the available sounds quickly using our visual browser. 2. Edit the piano sounds by accessing deep parameters such as string resonance, damper resonance, reverb, chorus, etc. You can also adjust pitch (tuning and temperament) and control different keyboard settings (split, layer, etc). 3. Store your own sounds as favourites and recall them instantly. 4. Browse, play and control the music contents on your piano such as metronome, built-in rhythm accompaniments and songs.

About

PianoRemote

Control your Kawai digital piano with ease from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, change sounds, and access built-in music with intuitive controls. Features include lesson modes and virtual technician adjustments.

Highlights
  • Control piano functions via smartphone/tablet
  • Intuitive UI consistent with piano touch panel
  • Music player with built-in songs
  • Lesson and Concert Magic modes
  • Adjust Metronome, Virtual Technician, Dual/Split
  • Bluetooth MIDI connection
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PianoRemote is a control app developed for Kawai digital pianos, allowing players to change sounds, adjust settings, and enjoy the wide variety of built-in music.[*1] ■ Please note that PianoRemote requires Bluetooth permission in order to scan for Bluetooth MIDI devices. Please approve the Bluetooth permission request to ensure that PianoRemote functions correctly. ・ Easy operation of your Kawai digital piano using a smartphone or tablet PianoRemote allows various functions of the digital piano to be easily selected. ・ Consistent UI design with Kawai digital piano touch panel PianoRemote is designed to allow easy, intuitive operation via a smartphone or tablet. The user interface is standardised, meaning there is no need to learn new operations. ・ Music player feature that can be used like a music app PianoRemote includes a wide variety of songs and classical pieces that are built-in to Kawai digital pianos.[*2] This music can be controlled in the same way as regular music app. However, it’s also possible to change the sound used for playback, allowing songs and classical to be enjoyed with a different tonal character and atmosphere. ・ Interact with music using “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes In addition to listening to the built-in songs and classical pieces, the additional “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes allow musicians to practice the music, and non-musicians to enjoy playing pieces and learning rhythm with a single finger.[*3] ・ Control various built-in functions PianoRemote can be used to control various functions of the Kawai digital piano. For example, the Metronome is an essential aid for practise, the Virtual Technician allows the sound and other aspects of the piano to be adjusted to suit one’s person preference, while the Dual and Split functions allow different sounds to be combined for more engaging performances.[*4] ・ Straightforward connection using Bluetooth MIDI PianoRemote supports Bluetooth MIDI wireless communication, allowing immediate connection to the Kawai digital piano without the need for additional cables.[*5] *1 A compatible Kawai Digital Piano must be connected to a smartphone or tablet. *2 Copyrighted songs are not included among the piano’s built-in songs. *3 Some songs do not support “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes due to the composition of the data. *4 “Recorder” and “USB Memory Player” function control is not supported. *5 Connection via USB cable or a Bluetooth MIDI adapter such as the QuiccoSound mi.1 also supported.

Screenshots

PianoToolbox4 screens
PianoRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PianoToolbox at 100% against PianoRemote's 17%. PianoToolbox also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5). PianoRemote's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PianoToolbox holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PianoRemote has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PianoToolbox's written reviews are positive against 17% of PianoRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PianoToolbox ships an update every 7 months, PianoRemote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PianoToolbox versus PianoRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPianoToolboxPianoRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better2.5 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better16.8% of reviews
Number of ratings143 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClemen Software (ShangHai) Co., LtdKawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PianoToolbox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PianoRemote

All ratings43 ratings
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative62.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative69.9%

In-app purchases

None

PianoToolbox

No in-app purchases

None

PianoRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PianoToolbox free?
PianoToolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoRemote free?
PianoRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PianoToolbox or PianoRemote?
PianoToolbox is rated higher. PianoToolbox averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PianoRemote averages 2.5 from 43 ratings.
Do PianoToolbox or PianoRemote have ads?
Neither PianoToolbox nor PianoRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PianoToolbox or PianoRemote?
PianoToolbox ships an update every 7 months, and PianoRemote every 4 months. Most recently, PianoToolbox was updated on July 8, 2026 and PianoRemote on September 28, 2026.

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