MusicSoft Manager vs PianoStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MusicSoft Manager
Connect your Yamaha digital instrument to your iOS device to transfer content via Wi-Fi. Easily back up and restore instrument data, manage files, and share data with your computer and cloud storage.
- Wi-Fi instrument connection
- Content transfer to instrument
- Instrument data backup
- Instrument data restore
- File name management
- Cloud storage integration
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You can use this app to connect your Yamaha digital instrument with an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Compatible instrument users can transfer the content to the instrument using a Wi-Fi connection. You can also back up your instrument data or restore data to your instrument. **Use the iOS/iPadOS "Files" app or iTunes file sharing feature to transfer data from your computer or various cloud storage services to your instrument.** [Functions] - Backup data on your instrument to the app, or restore data to your instrument from the app. Compatible Yamaha instruments with Wi-Fi capability can connect to an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad via Wi-Fi connection and transfer content. You can also connect your instrument to an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and backup your song data to the MusicSoft Manager. You can then transfer the song data stored in the app back to your instrument. - Data management Changing file names and other functions that are more time consuming to perform on the instrument can be done directly and easily from the app itself. - Seamlessly share data with your computer and cloud storage using the "Files" app and iTunes file sharing. The "Files" app integration allows you to transfer data from your preferred storage services (such as iCloud Drive, etc.) or your computer to MusicSoft Manager. Data stored in MusicSoft Manager can also be backed up to your preferred locations.
PianoStream
Experience high-quality piano performances on your player piano or digital piano. Enjoy curated stations, exclusive artist content, and seamless playback. Upload your own MIDI files and create custom playlists for a personalized musical experience.
- Live concert-quality piano performances
- Curated music stations by genre and era
- Universal compatibility with digital and analog pianos
- Upload personal MIDI files
- Create custom playlists
- Exclusive artist content
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Turn your player piano or digital piano into a live concert — any song, any time, with no CDs or floppy disks. PianoStream streams thousands of real piano performances straight to your piano's keys. Pick a station, press play, and your piano plays itself all day long. NEW IN 5.0 - Gentle on your piano — built-in volume and note-strength limits help protect your player piano - Suggested volume settings for Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE, PianoDisc and QRS - Completely rebuilt — faster, cleaner, easier - Help & Support right in the app: questions, bug reports and song requests - iPad support with landscape mode MUSIC FOR EVERY MOOD - Exclusive performances by MauColi The Pianoman and other world-class pianists - Golden Hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s - Modern favorites and chart-toppers - Classical masterpieces, jazz, pop and more - Holiday Magic — our Christmas station is unmatched - Requested Songs — a station built from listener requests worldwide - Three brand-new songs recorded every Friday WORKS WITH YOUR PIANO - Yamaha Disklavier — Wagon Grand, Mark II/III/IV, e3, DKC-850/800, Enspire - PianoDisc — iQ, CD, Prodigy I & II, PDS-128+, PDS-228 - QRS - Pianocorder - Any digital piano or keyboard with MIDI or USB MIDI (Clavinova, Casio and more) EASY CONNECTION - Bluetooth MIDI: connect with a wireless MIDI receiver (WIDI Master or Yamaha MD-BT01) for pure solo-piano sound - Audio: use a Wi-Fi audio receiver (WiiM Mini) or Bluetooth receiver for PianoDisc iQ/CD, analog Disklaviers and Pianocorder - USB-only keyboards: use a USB-to-host MIDI adapter YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY - Save favorite songs and stations - Build your own playlists - Repeat and Shuffle remember your choice - Upload your own MIDI and PianoDisc MP3 files - Fully licensed: ASCAP-licensed, in-house productions and public-domain works REAL HELP FROM REAL PEOPLE Our support is the best in the business — just read our reviews. Join our Facebook group to share requests and hear new releases first. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock everything with a monthly ($24.99) or yearly ($179.99) plan. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://api.balanceiq.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://api.balanceiq.com/terms/ Support: https://api.balanceiq.com/support/ Subscribe today and let your piano play itself!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PianoStream at 94% against MusicSoft Manager's 14%. PianoStream also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). MusicSoft Manager's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MusicSoft Manager sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PianoStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PianoStream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PianoStream has 217 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MusicSoft Manager's written reviews are positive against 94% of PianoStream's.
MusicSoft Manager ships an update every 8 months, PianoStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MusicSoft Manager | PianoStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (217 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 93.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 217 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #156 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation | B&T Entertainment Inc |
Customer experience
MusicSoft Manager
PianoStream
Bugs and requests
MusicSoft Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PianoStream
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between digital and analog modes
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to create and save custom playlists
- Landscape mode support for better tablet experience
- Expanded audio output options (e.g., integrating with home audio systems)
In-app purchases
MusicSoft Manager
- The Entertainer$0.99
- Piano Man$2.99
- Star Wars$3.99
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- Hallelujah$3.99
- You Raise Me Up$3.99
- Someone Like You$3.99
- Desperado$3.99
- Happy$3.99
- Imagine$3.99
- Let It Go (from Frozen)$3.99
PianoStream
- Premium Trial Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
- Premium Trial Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$179.991 Year
- Premium Trial Yearly3 Days trial$179.991 Year
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