Comparison

Pianoforce Remote vs PianoDisc Calibrate

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

Head to head
About

Pianoforce Remote

Control your acoustic player piano remotely via Wi-Fi. Adjust playback, volume, and other functions. Requires a Pianoforce Performance Player and a Wi-Fi connection.

Highlights
  • Remote playback control
  • Volume level adjustment
  • Control all player piano functions
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Offline view demonstration
Features
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The remote control for the Pianoforce Performance player allows you to control the playback, volume levels and all other functions of your acoustic player piano. It connects to Your player piano through Wi-Fi. Note: To use this service - You NEED to have the Pianoforce Performance Player (www.pianoforce.com) V2.50+ connection to LAN and one Wi-Fi access point for iPhone/iPod Touch connection. Or you can press the offline view to see how it works.

About

PianoDisc Calibrate

This utility app allows professional installers to calibrate automatic player pianos equipped with specific systems. It provides access to detailed settings for keys, pedals, and volume controls, streamlining the setup process for trained technicians.

Highlights
  • Key calibration
  • Pedal settings
  • Volume control adjustment
  • Firmware updates
  • MIDI interface compatibility
  • SilentDrive HD settings
Features
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PianoDisc Calibrate is a companion app for automatic player pianos equipped with Prodigy player systems.  The app allows professional PianoDisc installers to calibrate key features and settings faster and easier than ever before. PLEASE NOTE:  This app is designed to be used by professional installers who have completed the PianoDisc installation training program.  Improper adjustment is not covered under warranty, and may adversely affect playback. [Requirements] A hardware MIDI interface is required (such as the Prodigy CPU, Roland UM-ONE Mk II, or Quicco Sound mi.1).  MIDI IN and OUT must both be connected to the SilentDrive HD CPU. NOTE: The MIDI interface must be connected before you launch the app! Settings are only adjusted when the MIDI indicator is green. If the indicator remains red, try pressing the reset button on the SilentDrive CPU. [SilentDrive Settings] * Key Hold Force * Power Offset * Individual Key Calibration (Learn) * Pedal Strike Force * Pedal Hold Force * Pedal Drop Time * Minimum Note Duration * Springless Solenoids * Note Release Control (NRC) * Pedal Release Control (PRC) * Firmware Update (for CPUs manufactured in 2015 or later; the mi.1 cannot be used for firmware updates) [iQ Settings] * Music Player Volume Range * Piano Volume Range * Accompaniment Volume Range * Sync Range * Manual/Automatic Volume * Much more

Screenshots

Pianoforce Remote1 screens
PianoDisc Calibrate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PianoDisc Calibrate at 100% against Pianoforce Remote's 20%. PianoDisc Calibrate also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 26 months). Pianoforce Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. PianoDisc Calibrate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pianoforce Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PianoDisc Calibrate holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Pianoforce Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of PianoDisc Calibrate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pianoforce Remote ships an update every 26 months, PianoDisc Calibrate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pianoforce Remote versus PianoDisc Calibrate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPianoforce RemotePianoDisc Calibrate
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPianoforceBurgett Inc.

Customer experience

Pianoforce Remote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

PianoDisc Calibrate

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

In-app purchases

None

Pianoforce Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PianoDisc Calibrate

One-time1
  • Activation Region Key$999.99

Questions

Is Pianoforce Remote free?
Pianoforce Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoDisc Calibrate free?
PianoDisc Calibrate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pianoforce Remote or PianoDisc Calibrate?
PianoDisc Calibrate is rated higher. Pianoforce Remote averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PianoDisc Calibrate averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Pianoforce Remote or PianoDisc Calibrate have ads?
Neither Pianoforce Remote nor PianoDisc Calibrate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pianoforce Remote or PianoDisc Calibrate?
Pianoforce Remote ships an update every 26 months, and PianoDisc Calibrate every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pianoforce Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and PianoDisc Calibrate on November 1, 2026.

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