# iGrand Piano CS vs PMB Player

The clearest difference is rating: PMB Player at 4.8 against iGrand Piano CS's 3.9. PMB Player also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 49%) and ratings volume (988 vs 26). iGrand Piano CS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iGrand Piano CS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PMB Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PMB Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PMB Player has 988 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of iGrand Piano CS's written reviews are positive against 89% of PMB Player's.

iGrand Piano CS ships an update every 5 months, PMB Player every 9 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGrand Piano CS | PMB Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igrand-piano-cs/id570661170/reviews) | **[4.8 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmb-player/id599598708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **988** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 588 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) | [Mohammad Jabbari](https://appshunter.io/developer/522411450) |

## What reviewers say

### iGrand Piano CS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igrand-piano-cs/id570661170)

Experience concert-quality acoustic pianos with ultra-realistic sound and built-in recording. Edit and save custom variations, connect external keyboards, and compose or perform anywhere. Expand your library with additional instrument packs.

**Highlights:** Ultra-realistic acoustic pianos, Built-in recording (MIDI & Audio), Instrument editor with EQ and variations, External keyboard support (iRig), MIDI overdubbing and punch-in, Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piano Expansion | $14.99 | one-time |
| Piano Expansion Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full | $19.99 | one-time |


### PMB Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmb-player/id599598708)

This app serves as a unified platform for various music sources, including radio stations and personal music files. It offers advanced playback features, playlist creation, and the ability to import music from different services.

**Highlights:** Listen to music radio stations, Advanced media player, Create custom playlists, Import music from Telegram, Background playback, Lock screen controls, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Excellent music playback
- 💡 Useful radio station feature
- 🔒 Stable and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited radio station selection
- 🇮🇷 Restricted functionality in Iran

**Reported bugs**

- App disappearing from device
- Radio stations not working
- Incorrect password error

**Requested features**

- Add Apple CarPlay support
- Expand radio station selection
- Improve pause/resume functionality
- Implement a restore purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGrand Piano CS free?

iGrand Piano CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PMB Player free?

PMB Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iGrand Piano CS or PMB Player?

PMB Player is rated higher. iGrand Piano CS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PMB Player averages 4.8 from 988 ratings.

### Do iGrand Piano CS or PMB Player have ads?

PMB Player shows ads; iGrand Piano CS does not.

### Which is updated more often, iGrand Piano CS or PMB Player?

iGrand Piano CS ships an update every 5 months, and PMB Player every 9 months. Most recently, iGrand Piano CS was updated on September 22, 2026 and PMB Player on September 22, 2026.

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