Comparison

Pianist vs Vocal Analyzer Z

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

Head to head
About

Pianist

Experience a realistic piano on your mobile device with a full 88-key keyboard. Record, overdub, and save your musical compositions. Features include virtual pedals, dual keyboard layout, and a configurable metronome for practice.

Highlights
  • Full 88 key piano keyboard
  • Record and save compositions
  • Overdubbing and note removal
  • Virtual soft and sustain pedals
  • Dual keyboard layout
  • Configurable metronome
Features
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The first widely available mobile multi-touch piano, Pianist has been featured in a number of Apple advertising campaigns and was one of the 'Awesome iOS4 Apps' in an Apple iTunes promotion. Sound On Sound magazine listed Pianist in its pick of the Top 20 iPhone Apps, and T3 Magazine in its Top 100 iPhone Apps. Pianist has also been recommended by media sources such as the Mail On Sunday and Fox News. Pianist is considered so influential that it has now been listed as one of three examples of musical instrument apps in the primary academic reference: "The Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments". - Full 88 key piano keyboard sampled from a real piano for maximum authenticity. - Record and save your compositions for later playback. Overdub as many times as you want, and remove unwanted notes. - Virtual "Soft" and "Sustain" pedals, and expression depending on where you press the key. - Optional dual keyboard layout allows you to reach even more keys without the need to scroll. Up to four octaves can be displayed and played at once. - Stay in time with a completely configurable metronome. To take your music creation to the next step, be sure to also check out our new app: Looptical Music Studio.

About

Vocal Analyzer Z

Analyze the pitch of voices and musical instruments in real-time. Visualize pitch with graphs, record audio, and export to MIDI. Ideal for practice, tuning, and music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitch analysis
  • Pitch graph visualization
  • Audio recording and playback
  • MIDI file export
  • Pitch pipe feature
  • Zoomable keyboard display
Features
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◎ Newly added conversion output to MIDI file (SMF) and file sharing function. ● A powerful tool for pitch analysis and visualization, suitable for a variety of uses such as karaoke, musical instrument practice, and tuning. ● The real-time pitch analysis feature to analyze the pitch of voices and musical instruments from the sound input from the microphone. ● The multifaceted screen display with a pitch graph that automatically rolls the pitch of the analyzed sound. ● Zoom and scroll the keyboard display using intuitive easy gesture operation to navigate and interact with the application. ● The ability to record audio and play back the file later with the same level of analysis and visualization. ● Import videos and sounds via file sharing and perform pitch analysis on them. ● Loop and jump the recorded or shared files to focus on specific sections of the sound. ● The pitch pipe feature is a convenient way to check the pitch of the sound before singing or playing it. ● Tap the keyboard to hear the pitch, and the pitch name and MIDI note number are displayed on the keyboard where the pitch of the detected sound shines. ● The pitch roll graph feature to zoom the time axis in conjunction with the keyboard display, providing a comprehensive view of the pitch over time. ● A Comprehensive tool for pitch analysis and visualization, suitable for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. ■ Features of the app ・Various and rich screen display ・Screen mode linked to device orientation ・Real-time analysis of microphone input sound ・Recording of microphone input sound ・Playback of recorded files ・Playback loop, playback jump ・Analysis of recorded files ・Play shared files ・Analysis of shared files ・Pitch pipe ・Zoom & scroll keyboard ・Automatic pitch roll graph ・(NEW) Conversion output to MIDI file (SMF) and file sharing ● Display items (real time) ・Pitch roll graph ・Scale meter (pitch name/cent difference) ・Frequency (Hz) ・MIDI note number ・Power spectrum (FFT analysis) ・Oscilloscope ・Microphone input level ・Audio level meter ・Playback progress bar ・Keyboard flash (detected pitch) ● Sound playback ・Audio files (recorded files, shared files) ・Loop playback ・Replay jump ・Pitch pipe (6 types of tones, keyboard tap) ● Precautions ・Please use it for solo singing and instrumental sounds that are not chords. ・It is not suitable for analysis of voices mixed with multiple instruments and voices. ・To prevent howling, the microphone input signal is automatically disabled during pitch pipe or audio file playback.

Screenshots

Pianist4 screens
Vocal Analyzer Z4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vocal Analyzer Z at 100% against Pianist's 68%. Vocal Analyzer Z also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Pianist's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ads, 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

Pianist costs $3.99 and Vocal Analyzer Z $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pianist ships an update every 6 months, Vocal Analyzer Z every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pianist versus Vocal Analyzer Z: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPianistVocal Analyzer Z
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMooCowMusic Ltd.Masanori Katsuta

Customer experience

Pianist

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.5%

Vocal Analyzer Z

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pianist

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard gets stuck or changes configuration
  • App freezes or crashes after extended use
  • Sustain pedal not functioning properly
  • Bluetooth speaker connectivity issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for iPhone 5/newer displays
  • Implement MIDI export/import
  • Integrate with music streaming apps
  • Expand sound library with more instruments
  • Improve scrolling and key accessibility

Vocal Analyzer Z

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pianist

No in-app purchases

None

Vocal Analyzer Z

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pianist free?
Pianist costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vocal Analyzer Z free?
Vocal Analyzer Z costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pianist or Vocal Analyzer Z have ads?
Neither Pianist nor Vocal Analyzer Z shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pianist or Vocal Analyzer Z?
Pianist ships an update every 6 months, and Vocal Analyzer Z every 9 days. Most recently, Pianist was updated on October 27, 2026 and Vocal Analyzer Z on October 27, 2026.

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