# MIDIKeys vs iGrand Piano CS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MIDIKeys at none against iGrand Piano CS's 3. MIDIKeys also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 49%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iGrand Piano CS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MIDIKeys asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIDIKeys ships an update every 6 weeks, iGrand Piano CS every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDIKeys | iGrand Piano CS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midikeys-midi-controller/id363609665/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 589 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDIKeys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midikeys-midi-controller/id363609665)

This app acts as a virtual MIDI keyboard controller, allowing you to send MIDI messages to synthesizer apps and hardware. It offers customizable velocity, octave transposition, and tilt controls for expression.

**Highlights:** Virtual MIDI keyboard, Send MIDI messages, Octave transposition, Adjustable velocity, Tilt expression control, Customizable MIDI channel

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iGrand Piano CS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igrand-piano-cs/id570661170)

Experience concert-quality acoustic pianos with ultra-realistic sound and built-in recording. Edit and save custom variations, connect external keyboards, and compose or perform anywhere. Expand your library with additional instrument packs.

**Highlights:** Ultra-realistic acoustic pianos, Built-in recording (MIDI & Audio), Instrument editor with EQ and variations, External keyboard support (iRig), MIDI overdubbing and punch-in, Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piano Expansion | $14.99 | one-time |
| Piano Expansion Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDIKeys free?

MIDIKeys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iGrand Piano CS free?

iGrand Piano CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MIDIKeys or iGrand Piano CS have ads?

Neither MIDIKeys nor iGrand Piano CS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIDIKeys or iGrand Piano CS?

MIDIKeys ships an update every 6 weeks, and iGrand Piano CS every 6 months. Most recently, MIDIKeys was updated on October 23, 2026 and iGrand Piano CS on October 23, 2026.

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