# Piano+ 88 vs Temperaments Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Temperaments Lite at 5.0 against Piano+ 88's 3.8. Temperaments Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 31%). Piano+ 88's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temperaments Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Piano+ 88 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Temperaments Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano+ 88 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Piano+ 88's written reviews are positive against 50% of Temperaments Lite's.

Piano+ 88 ships an update every 17 months, Temperaments Lite every 32 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piano+ 88 | Temperaments Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-plus-88-key-keyboard/id418073051/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temperaments-lite/id1016543458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 17 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iTasbih](https://appshunter.io/developer/398201439) | [HUMBLE EARTH PRODUCTIONS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/994751710) |

## What reviewers say

### Piano+ 88

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-plus-88-key-keyboard/id418073051)

Experience realistic piano playing with a streamlined, intuitive interface. Choose from multiple instruments, 88 keys, and adjustable note displays. Accompaniment loops are included to enhance your musical creations.

**Highlights:** Realistic sound rendering, 88-key sliding keyboard, 5 high-quality instruments, 10 rhythmic loops, Adjustable note display options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎹 Free piano app with decent sound quality
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎵 Good for learning basic piano notes
- ⏱️ Quick to load and responsive
- 🎼 Helpful for singers needing starting notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No sound or very quiet audio output
- 🔄 Excessive sustain/reverb on notes
- 📱 Limited keyboard range (only 6-9 keys visible)
- 🔀 Inverted note sequence (high notes on left, low on right)
- ⚠️ Fuzzy and poor audio quality

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output on many devices
- Keys don't produce sound or produce incorrect notes
- App won't download or install properly
- Backwards/inverted note sequence in some modes
- Fuzzy and distorted audio with static noise

**Requested features**

- Update app with new features and improvements
- Add record/save functionality
- Implement volume control buttons
- Add piano pedals (sustain, soft, sostenuto)
- Enable finger sliding between notes


### Temperaments Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temperaments-lite/id1016543458)

Explore historical and unconventional musical tunings. This app retunes MIDI music in real-time, allowing you to hear how pieces sounded in different eras or compose with unique scales. Share your creations via email or social media.

**Highlights:** Real-time MIDI retuning, Historical temperament exploration, Custom tuning composition, Instant temperament comparison, Expandable tuning display, MIDI file export, Social sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record and Export | $1.99 | one-time |
| Temperaments Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| External MIDI | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Whole Shebang | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piano+ 88 free?

Piano+ 88 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Temperaments Lite free?

Temperaments Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Piano+ 88 or Temperaments Lite?

Temperaments Lite is rated higher. Piano+ 88 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Temperaments Lite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Piano+ 88 or Temperaments Lite have ads?

Piano+ 88 shows ads; Temperaments Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Piano+ 88 or Temperaments Lite?

Piano+ 88 ships an update every 17 months, and Temperaments Lite every 32 months. Most recently, Piano+ 88 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Temperaments Lite on November 1, 2026.

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