Comparison

Pianotype vs ALC Edu

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

Head to head
About

Pianotype

Features
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Pianotype is your personal piano practice companion. Practice with purpose, build your skills, and improve without endless lessons. Whether you're starting from scratch, getting back into playing, or already feel comfortable at the keyboard, Pianotype gives you exercises matched to your level and helps you understand how to become a better piano player. Practice that remembers Pianotype learns how you practice and helps you strengthen your weak spots without wasting time on skills you've already mastered. Play on your own piano Have a MIDI keyboard? Connect it directly to your phone, or use your phone's microphone to practice on an acoustic piano. No extra hardware is required for microphone practice. Build skills that stay with you With Pianotype, you'll learn: • Reading treble and bass clef • Sight-reading • Notes across the keyboard • Real pieces and melodies Exercises adapt as you improve, so your practice keeps moving forward. Make practice a habit Open Pianotype, pick up where you left off, and keep building your skills. You'll always know what to work on next. Pianotype is made for beginners, returning players, and experienced musicians who want to keep improving. Learn the fundamentals, sharpen your skills, improve your sight-reading, and make piano practice a daily habit. Start practicing today. Play with more confidence tomorrow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ALC Edu

Learn languages with expert-curated content and track your daily progress. Enjoy the convenience of offline learning mode.

Highlights
  • Expert-curated language content
  • Offline learning mode
  • Detailed daily progress tracking
Features
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- Nội dung được biên soạn bởi các chuyên gia ngôn ngữ. - Chế độ học ngoại tuyến (Offline) tiện lợi. - Theo dõi tiến độ học tập chi tiết hàng ngày.

Screenshots

Pianotype4 screens
ALC Edu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ALC Edu at none against Pianotype's 2. ALC Edu also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Pianotype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ALC Edu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pianotype ships an update every 2 weeks, ALC Edu every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pianotype versus ALC Edu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPianotypeALC Edu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykyta TkachukSONG KON SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pianotype

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

ALC Edu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pianotype free?
Pianotype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALC Edu free?
ALC Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pianotype or ALC Edu have ads?
Neither Pianotype nor ALC Edu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pianotype or ALC Edu?
Pianotype ships an update every 2 weeks, and ALC Edu every 5 days. Most recently, Pianotype was updated on October 30, 2026 and ALC Edu on October 31, 2026.

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