Comparison

Disklavier Controller vs WIDI App

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

Head to head
About

Disklavier Controller

Control key functions of your Disklavier piano remotely via WiFi. Adjust volume, manage playback, select songs, and perform simple recordings from your device. Compatible with specific Disklavier models.

Highlights
  • Main volume control
  • Start/stop song playback
  • Source, album, song selection
  • Simple recording functions
  • DisklavierRadio playback
  • Balance, Transpose, Tempo control
Features
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• This exciting application allows you to control many of the basic functions of your Disklavier. More: • This exciting application allows you to control many of the basic functions of your Disklavier. - Main volume - Start and stop song playback - Selection of sources, albums, and songs - Simple recording functions - DisklavierRadio playback (some functions not available) - Balance, Transpose, Tempo and Part Cancel control • You can title a song after recording it. • Communication with the piano is via WiFi, so you can control your Disklavier from anywhere that your WiFi signal is available in your home. Notes: • This application will only work with compatible Disklavier models (Disklavier Mark IV Series Version 4.00 or later, E3 Series Version 3.00 or later, and DKC-850 Version 3.10 or later). • The iPhone/iPod touch/iPad must be connected to a WiFi access point that is on the same network as your Disklavier for this application to function.

About

WIDI App

Configure and manage wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices. Update firmware, rename devices, adjust Bluetooth settings, and optimize performance for low latency or jitter. Supports group connections and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Update device firmware
  • Rename Bluetooth MIDI devices
  • Set Bluetooth transmit power
  • Configure Bluetooth role (peripheral/auto)
  • Set performance mode (low latency/jitter)
  • Set wired MIDI thru function
  • Manage group connections
Features
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The WIDI app is a dedicated application for configuring and setting all WIDI wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices (including WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Bud Pro, WIDI Core/CoreX, WIDI Thru6 BT, WIDI K.O.II and authorized products such as Kurzweil Air MIDI, Nektar WIDIFLEX, Xvive MD1, Limex BT etc.). You can use this application for the following operations: * Update to the latest device firmware * Rename device * Set the transmit power of Bluetooth * Set the Bluetooth role to peripheral or auto mode * Set the performance mode for low latency or low jitter * Set the wired MIDI thru function * Set the group auto-learn * Activate the WIDI Master in test mode (red light condition, firmware version v0046 only) * Clear the existing group connection setting * Factory reset * Set up group connection * Link to online trouble shooting contents Note1: The group connection function requires firmware version v0136 or higher. Note2: The group auto-learn function requires firmware version v0166.

Screenshots

Disklavier Controller3 screens
WIDI App1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WIDI App at monthly against Disklavier Controller's every 10 months. WIDI App also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (45% vs 35%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

WIDI App holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Disklavier Controller's written reviews are positive against 45% of WIDI App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disklavier Controller ships an update every 10 months, WIDI App monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Disklavier Controller versus WIDI App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisklavier ControllerWIDI App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (26 ratings)3.1 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews44.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaCME PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Disklavier Controller

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative57.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.4%

WIDI App

All ratings29 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.8%

In-app purchases

None

Disklavier Controller

No in-app purchases

None

WIDI App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disklavier Controller free?
Disklavier Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WIDI App free?
WIDI App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Disklavier Controller or WIDI App?
WIDI App is rated higher. Disklavier Controller averages 2.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while WIDI App averages 3.1 from 29 ratings.
Do Disklavier Controller or WIDI App have ads?
Neither Disklavier Controller nor WIDI App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disklavier Controller or WIDI App?
Disklavier Controller ships an update every 10 months, and WIDI App monthly. Most recently, Disklavier Controller was updated on August 28, 2026 and WIDI App on September 20, 2026.

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