Disklavier Controller vs AES Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Main volume control
- Start/stop song playback
- Source, album, song selection
- Simple recording functions
- DisklavierRadio playback
- Balance, Transpose, Tempo control
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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.
AES Smart
Monitor and interact with your IP video intercom and cameras remotely. Receive real-time notifications for visitors, motion detection, and access attempts. Unlock gates or doors from anywhere in the world.
- Live HD video with night vision
- 2-way audio communication
- Worldwide mobile access
- Real-time push notifications
- Programmable keypad codes
- Event history log
- Voicemail for missed visitors
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AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App which will provide access to a range of our IP products. Such as the Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercom, IP Cameras and more to come. In use with our intercom, the app will allow you to see and hear your visitors in real time, speak with them or unlock the gate or door. When visitors press the call button, you receive a push notification on your phone or tablet and can immediately answer your intercom – from anywhere in the world. It can also send instant alerts when a visitor triggers the built-in motion sensor or uses the keypad or PROX reader (if applicable on your model). No matter if you are at home or not, you will never miss a visitor or a delivery. Our IP technology is continuously improved through regular app and hardware updates. The systems will works in your local network (LAN) as well as outside of your home network environment without range limitation. You can connect the devices to the internet via CAT5 cable or WIFI connection. AES Smart Features: • Live HD video (120 camera lens & night vision) • 2-way audio communication • Worldwide mobile access to Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercoms • Push notifications on your smartphone or tablet when the call button is pushed, motion sensor is triggered or keypad/prox code is used. • Program 24-7 / Timed and Temporary Keypad codes or PROX ID's • Past 100 event history • Up to 8 separate users with different permission levels • SD card storage for all video & picture files. (Can accommodate up to 32GB) • Voicemail - Visitors can leave a video messages when unanswered • Do-Not-Disturb (DND) - Disable the call button to avoid getting calls. Note that you are required to create an account, and have an AES product to connect to the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AES Smart at 3.7 against Disklavier Controller's 2.7. AES Smart also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Disklavier Controller's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AES Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Disklavier Controller's written reviews are positive against 40% of AES Smart's.
Disklavier Controller ships an update every 10 months, AES Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Disklavier Controller | AES Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (26 ratings) | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation of America | ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD |
Customer experience
Disklavier Controller
AES Smart
In-app purchases
Disklavier Controller
No in-app purchases
AES Smart
No in-app purchases
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