Comparison

Linear Player vs Piano Play & Learn

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

Head to head
About

Linear Player

Create unique synth sounds with stunning visuals and authentic 80s-inspired audio. Explore a vast library of presets and samples, with MIDI and IAA support for seamless integration into your music production workflow.

Highlights
  • Stunning visuals and responsive interface
  • Authentic 80s FM and Linear synthesis sounds
  • Long samples for rich audio detail
  • MIDI support
  • IAA and Audio Unit v3 integration
  • Low CPU usage
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- stunning visuals and response based on real keys pictures, near full/5 octaves display (on iPad) - best of sounds created in late eighties (using advanced 4 operators FM and Linear synthesis from an underrated D-series synth). - samples up to 30s length to capture the original filter, stunning low end, never heard before synth sounds and effects - Midi support - IAA (Inter Application Audio) and Audio Unit v3 - uses very few CPU The base version is free, and In App Purchase allows to unlock the full Pro library (32 presets, 900 MB size).

About

Piano Play & Learn

Learn and play the piano keyboard with a realistic feel and innovative multi-touch input. Features include automatic chord and scale playing, note name display, and interactive game and learn modes. Perfect for musicians and learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Playable piano keyboard
  • Automatic chord and scale playing
  • Note name display on keys
  • Game mode for notation practice
  • Learn to read music mode
  • Transposition feature
Features
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Piano Play & Learn is a useful and innovative way to play and learn the piano keyboard wherever you are. Seamlessly blending the feel of a traditional piano keyboard with innovative multi touch input, catering to musicians and learners across all skill levels. Features: • Fully Playable Instrument: Piano Play & Learn is a complete musical instrument, perfect for creating and performing music. • Automatic Chord and Scale Playing Options: Play chords & scales at the press of a single key, simplifying the learning of music theory and practice • Note Name Display Option: Note names can be shown directly on keys, accelerating the learning process for beginners and facilitating quick note recognition. • Game Mode: Challenge yourself and practice reading musical notation by playing the notes on screen • Learn Mode: Learn to read music • Transposition: Quickly change between octaves with a swipe of your finger It’s never been easier and more convenient to play and learn piano keyboard wherever you are! --- Piano Play & Learn Subscription: Purchase a subscription for no ads and offline play. Prices may vary in different countries. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account. 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. Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings. --- http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/termsofuse.htm http://ammonitedesignstudios.com/privacypolicy.htm

Screenshots

Linear Player1 screens
Piano Play & Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linear Player at 5.0 against Piano Play & Learn's 4.2. Linear Player also leads on ads (none vs shown). Piano Play & Learn's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (33 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Linear Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Piano Play & Learn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linear Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano Play & Learn has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linear Player ships an update every 11 days, Piano Play & Learn every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Linear Player versus Piano Play & Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinear PlayerPiano Play & Learn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.2 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings433 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDENANOT JEROMEAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Linear Player

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Piano Play & Learn

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative11.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Linear Player

One-time1
  • Pro sounds library$0.99
1 purchases

Piano Play & Learn

Subscriptions1
  • Piano Subscription$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Linear Player free?
Linear Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piano Play & Learn free?
Piano Play & Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linear Player or Piano Play & Learn?
Linear Player is rated higher. Linear Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Piano Play & Learn averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.
Do Linear Player or Piano Play & Learn have ads?
Piano Play & Learn shows ads; Linear Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Linear Player or Piano Play & Learn?
Linear Player ships an update every 11 days, and Piano Play & Learn every 4 days. Most recently, Linear Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and Piano Play & Learn on October 30, 2026.

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