Comparison

Roland Piano App vs Loop/Cycle

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

Head to head
About

Roland Piano App

Enhance your Roland piano experience with this app. It offers wireless remote control, learning features, and an intuitive interface for musical education and enjoyment. Access different sounds, practice with a metronome, and record your playing.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for piano functions
  • Explore diverse instrument sounds
  • Visual metronome for timing
  • Recorder for self-evaluation
  • Flash card and ear training exercises
  • View sheet music for onboard songs
  • One Week Master learning feature
  • Automatic accompaniment with fingering
Features
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COMPATIBLE ROLAND PIANOS CG-1,* CPF-107,* CPF-140,* DP603, F-140R, F107, F701, FP-10, FP-30, FP-30X, FP-60, FP-60X, FP-90, FP-90X, FRP-1,* FRP-2-ACR(FP-10-ACR),* FRP-NUVOLA,* FRP-NUVOLA EX,* FP-E50, GO:PIANO(GO-61P), GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in(GO-61P-A), GO:PIANO88(GO-88P), GO:PIANO88 (GO-88PX), GP-3, GP-6, GP-9, GP-9M, GP607, GP609, HP601, HP603, HP603A, HP605, HP702, HP704, KIYOLA(KF-10), LX-5, LX-6, LX-7, LX-17, LX705, LX706, LX708, LX-9, MP-200,* RCP-800,* RP102, RP107, RP-500,* RP501R, RP701, *Available in certain regions only. Additional Roland piano models will support the Roland Piano App in the future. Please check back for the latest compatibility information. Note: Make sure that your Roland digital piano is updated with the current system program. The latest system program and setup instructions for your model can be found on the Support pages at https://www.roland.com/. NOTICE FOR USERS OF THE ROLAND PIANO EVERY DAY APP If you’ve purchased sheet music through the Piano Every Day app, you can continue using it within the Roland Piano App. From the Roland Piano App, create a Roland Account with the same email address that you used to register Piano Every Day, then log into the app using that account. When logged in, your purchases will be available in the app’s Library section. APP INTRODUCTION The Roland Piano App elevates the Roland piano experience, allowing you to take your musical education and enjoyment even further with a smartphone or tablet. This next-generation app is our best ever, combining wireless remote control with enhanced learning features and an updated interface that’s simple, streamlined, and intuitive for everyone in the family to use. • Powerful companion app for select Roland home pianos with Bluetooth® connectivity • Control piano functions such as transpose, split, key touch, ambience, and more • Select and explore different sounds, including many non-piano sounds that may not be available from the instrument’s panel • Visual metronome for timing practice • Recorder function for self-evaluation • Fun flash card and ear training exercises to build skills • Select songs and view musical scores for your piano’s onboard song library • Use the One Week Master feature to gradually learn a new piece in seven days • Play along with a full-band sound using automatic accompaniment that’s controlled with left-hand fingering • Unlock over hundreds of pieces of sheet music with a paid Roland Cloud membership NOTES • To use all functions in this app, a connection with a compatible piano model is required. • Communication between a compatible piano model and an iPad/iPhone requires a Bluetooth connection. • An internet connection is required to use the features of Roland Piano App, including recording, Library access, and addition preset functionality. Any communication expenses (packet communication fees, etc.) incurred while using this application will be charged to customers. • We cannot guarantee full compatibility with all devices that meet the specification requirements.

About

Loop/Cycle

Create complex rhythmic patterns and polyrhythms with a modular builder. Explore odd meters and achieve flow-state practice with meditative, minimalist loops. Features three sampled instruments and adjustable BPM.

Highlights
  • Modular loop and rhythmic cycle builder
  • Build sequences with numbered blocks
  • Three sampled instruments (piano, marimba, bass)
  • Adjustable BPM (40-220)
  • Independent volume controls
  • Real-time block highlighting
  • Dark interface for focus
Features
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Loop/Cycle is a modular loop and rhythmic cycle builder for drummers or any musician ready for advanced rhythmic practice. Turn any combination of time signatures into a meditative, minimalist loop for deep flow-state practice and true mastery of complex rhythms. Two Modes of Creation In Loop mode, stack blocks numbered 1 through 7 to build a repeating sequence. Piano, marimba, and bass weave together automatically, generating fresh melodic patterns with every combination. In Cycle mode, assign blocks independently to each instrument. A 4-block piano against a 5-block bass creates a 20-beat polyrhythmic cycle — the kind of interlocking pattern found in West African drumming and minimalist composition. Features Build loops and polyrhythmic cycles from simple numbered blocks Three sampled instruments: piano, marimba, and bass Adjustable BPM from 40 to 220 Independent volume controls for each instrument and metronome click Real-time block highlighting synced to playback Dark interface designed for focused music-making No account required. No ads. No additional purchases. No internet needed after download. Whether you are exploring odd meters, practicing polyrhythms, or just curious about tapping into the flow state, start tapping blocks and listen.

Screenshots

Roland Piano App4 screens
Loop/Cycle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roland Piano App at Free against Loop/Cycle's $9.99. Roland Piano App also leads on ratings volume (235 vs 1). Loop/Cycle's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Roland Piano App is free to download; Loop/Cycle costs $9.99 up front. Roland Piano App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Loop/Cycle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop/Cycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roland Piano App has 235 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Roland Piano App versus Loop/Cycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoland Piano AppLoop/Cycle
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.3 (235 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings235 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationAdam Sturtevant

Customer experience

Roland Piano App

All ratings233 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative62.7%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative69.8%

Loop/Cycle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Roland Piano App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Metronome issues (tempo changes unexpectedly)
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to export/share recordings
  • More customization options for tones and settings
  • Improved metronome functionality
  • Support for more piano models

Loop/Cycle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Roland Piano App

Subscriptions2
  • Roland Cloud Core Month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Core Year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

Loop/Cycle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roland Piano App free?
Roland Piano App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop/Cycle free?
Loop/Cycle costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roland Piano App or Loop/Cycle?
Loop/Cycle is rated higher. Roland Piano App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Loop/Cycle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Roland Piano App or Loop/Cycle have ads?
Neither Roland Piano App nor Loop/Cycle shows ads.

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