Comparison

Right Note vs Piano Keys

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

Head to head
About

Right Note

This educational app helps musicians develop their ear for intervals, pitch, and melody. It offers customizable exercises, microphone recognition for playing along with an instrument, and detailed feedback on mistakes.

Highlights
  • Interval recognition
  • Pitch recognition
  • Melody recognition
  • Microphone recognition
  • Customizable settings
  • Learn from mistakes
  • Intervals in context
Features
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6.99$ -> FREE FOR EVER. Get it and spread the word. From: Marcin (the developer) >>> Hi everyone. The new iOS 11 is coming soon but sadly Right Note is beyond updating to run on it :( The good news is that for the last months of its life I decided to give it out free :) It's an educational app and a lot of musicians found it very helpful so it's best for as much people to have a go with it instead of just "killing" it. If you will want to use it after the release of iOS 11 you have to save some device with an older iOS. And if you like the app and would have gladly bought it for the full price but cant (as it's free) you can check out my other apps: "Tangled FX" photo effect and "BaM Video Delay" sports app. Thanks to all of you and have fun with Right Note. >>> ON-OFF switch not working ? There is a small compatibility glitch with iOS 10 but there is a workaround: - first TAP the switch to the state you want - then DRAG the switch by the knob to the opposite state Although the second step is counterintuitive this makes the TAP to get through the iOS to the app. [Old description] @ Try out new "Intervals in Context" @ Now with microphone recognition - play with your instrument @ Right Note - An ear training app for learning Interval, Pitch and Melody recognition REVIEW BY Lhp1: @@@@@ The best ear training app so far I used to say that I would never spend more than 10 bucks with an app, but after trying the lite version I had to get this one. I love it, good job. Featured in US "What's Hot" WHAT CRITICS SAY: [www.notreble.com] I found Right Note to be worth a special mention, primarily due to the inclusion of the microphone This is what really counts here: the ability to develop your relative pitch and use it in context on your instrument [iosmusician.blogspot.com] This feature {microphone recognition} is what sets the app apart from all the rest, especially in Melody mode Right Note helps you develop that 'sixth sense,' or 'instinct,' needed to figure out what note is where, with out even thinking about it Brilliant 5/5 WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT RIGHT NOTE ? @ Microphone recognition now you can play using your own instrument @ Your not just answering questions before each lesson you can train hearing given intervals with random root and notes in different octaves to get the feel @ You learn from your mistakes after a mistake you can analyze the right and wrong answer instead of just moving to the next question @ Melody dictation intervals and pitch is a good practice but your main goal is melody recognition @ Intervals in context so you know your intervals but can't hear them in a melody? Try out this exercise to bridge the gap @ Highly customizable a wide range of settings and options giving you the much needed freedom outside the given lessons KEY FEATURES: - Four exercise modes: Interval, Interval in context, Pitch and Melody - Highly customizable settings - Note range from C1 to C8 - Lessons for all modes, from beginner to expert - Learn from your mistakes: retry all you want or use the show answer option - Train listening to random intervals and pitch to get the feel - Choose between controllers for a different approach: pads, full keyboard, "octave" keyboard - Easily scrollable keyboard with a visual scrollbar showing the full keyboard - Music notation - choose between American or European notation and shift octave numbers - Bonus virtual piano MICROPHONE: - New way to answer instead of using GUI controls - Great to get the feel of a live instrument - Detects wide range of notes - from C1 to even C8 - Octave equivalence option - Tested on pianos, guitars, flute, harmonica and other - If you plug in a mic you can still use the built-in speaker

About

Piano Keys

This app offers a high-quality, free piano experience on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy authentic sounds, intuitive touch controls, and the ability to record and share your performances without any ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Professional sound quality
  • Ultra-low latency audio
  • Full multi-touch support
  • One-tap recording
  • Unlimited recording storage
  • Offline functionality
  • Minimalist design
Features
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The Perfect Piano App for Everyone Piano Keys is a beautifully designed, free piano app that brings the joy of playing piano to your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician, Piano Keys delivers a premium piano experience with zero compromises. Key Features Professional Sound Quality • High-quality piano sound font for authentic piano tones • Ultra-low latency audio engine (under 5ms) for instant response • Polyphonic playback - play multiple notes simultaneously • Crystal-clear audio that sounds like a real piano Intuitive Touch Experience • Full multi-touch support - play chords and complex pieces • Smooth, responsive key presses with visual feedback • Landscape orientation optimized for natural playing • Works perfectly on iPhone and iPad Recording & Playback • Record your performances with one tap • Save unlimited recordings • Play back your recordings anytime • Share recordings with friends and family • Export recordings via iOS share sheet Beautiful Design • Modern, minimalist interface • Elegant black and white piano keys • Clean, distraction-free design • Smooth animations and transitions Privacy-First • No ads - ever • No tracking or analytics • No data collection • Works completely offline • Your privacy is our priority 100% Free & Functional • All core features completely free • No in-app purchases required • No subscriptions • No paywalls • Free forever Perfect For • Beginners learning to play piano • Musicians practicing on the go • Kids exploring music for the first time • Teachers demonstrating piano lessons • Anyone who loves piano music Why Choose Piano Keys? Free Forever Unlike other piano apps, Piano Keys is completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs. All features are available to everyone. Professional Quality We've focused on making Piano Keys feel and sound like a real piano. Every detail, from the audio engine to the visual design, is crafted for excellence. Privacy Protected We don't collect your data, track your usage, or show you ads. Your music, your privacy - it's that simple. Regular Updates Piano Keys is actively maintained and regularly updated with improvements, new features, and iOS compatibility updates. Requirements • iOS 16.0 or later • iPhone or iPad • Works completely offline • No internet connection required Start Playing Today Download Piano Keys now and experience the joy of playing piano on your device. It's free, beautiful, and designed to inspire your musical journey. Privacy Policy: https://www.jaxily.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Right Note4 screens
Piano Keys3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Right Note at 92% against Piano Keys's 33%. Right Note also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Right Note holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Right Note has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Right Note's written reviews are positive against 33% of Piano Keys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Right Note ships an update every 2 months, Piano Keys every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Right Note versus Piano Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRight NotePiano Keys
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS3.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrange QubeJaxily LLC

Customer experience

Right Note

All ratings39 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.8%

Piano Keys

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Right Note

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Does not work with iOS 11
  • Does not play through headphones
  • Doesn't replay original pitch when wrong in pitch trainer

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update for iOS 11 compatibility
  • Add chord recognition
  • Add chord progression recognition
  • Add harmonic dictation
  • Add rhythmic dictation
Show 10 more
  • Add guitar fretboard layout
  • Improve sound quality of piano
  • Add more exercises
  • Add more languages
  • Add a listening mode
  • Improve interface (larger buttons)
  • Add sight reading trainer
  • Add ability to hear 'do' at start of melody tests
  • Make it clear how stats are calculated
  • Add visual guitar neck instead of piano

Piano Keys

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Right Note

No in-app purchases

None

Piano Keys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Right Note free?
Right Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Piano Keys free?
Piano Keys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Right Note or Piano Keys?
Right Note is rated higher. Right Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Piano Keys averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Right Note or Piano Keys have ads?
Neither Right Note nor Piano Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Right Note or Piano Keys?
Right Note ships an update every 2 months, and Piano Keys every 41 months. Most recently, Right Note was updated on October 21, 2026 and Piano Keys on October 8, 2026.

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