Comparison

iGrand Piano CS vs Padline

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

Head to head
About

iGrand Piano CS

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
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THE CONCERT QUALITY PIANO APP UPDATED FOR AUDIOBUS AND INTER-APP AUDIO WITH NEW EXPANSION PACK, EQ AND USER VARIATIONS The ultimate piano instrument provides you with an extraordinary collection of ultra-realistic acoustic pianos along with built-in recording! Use the iRig KEYS and KEYS PRO portable keyboards (www.irigkeys.com) or the iRig MIDI 2 interface (www.irigmidi.com) to connect your external keyboard, and you're ready to compose, rehearse, perform and record with the very best instruments for your mobile world. You can now edit your sound even further with the new 3-band EQ and save up to 4 user variations per instrument. iGrand Piano puts the world's finest pianos right at your fingertips with studio-grade quality that stands up to the most powerful virtual instruments available on a computer. With high-definition stereo samples across multiple velocities, iGrand Piano brings you the most playable, expressive and beautiful sounding piano instruments available on a mobile device that you can play anytime and everywhere. iGrand Piano FREE gives you 2 world-class pianos (including one by registering) along with a capable recorder and metronome. The instruments in the FREE version are limited to the 4 octaves centered on middle C (C1 to C5). Purchase the “Upgrade to Full Version” option to get the full 88-note range and give your FREE app the same additional 6 instruments as the paid version. Add the Piano Expansion 1 via in-app purchase to extend your piano library with 9 additional high-quality instruments or the Piano Expansion 2 with 22 all-new instruments including the Hollywood Piano, piano + strings layers and harpsichords. Record your rehearsals or performances as MIDI with both overdubbing and punch-in capability, then export your track as audio via E-mail or File Sharing or Audio Copy to other iOS apps. With the built-in MIDI Recorder, you can change the tempo of your piece or even choose to use a different piano AFTER you've completed your performance! For composers of any level, the MIDI Recorder lets you capture and develop ideas anywhere your mobile life takes you. iGrand Piano also includes some professional MIDI performances to help you audition the various piano instruments or just inspire your own creative muse! The easy-to-use instrument editor puts real-time controls on the panel just above the keys to let you adjust the amount of ambience, the position of the lid (open, closed or anything in between), brightness, envelope release, key transposition and tuning. All edit knobs can be assigned to your choice of MIDI controllers for external fine-crafting of your instrument's sonic details. Virtual MIDI and MIDI Program Change are also supported along with Audiobus and Inter-App Audio for iOS 8. iGrand Piano features: - World-class, multi-velocity stereo grand and upright piano instruments (upright available by registering) - “Upgrade to Full Version” with 6 more pianos and full 88-note range instantly available via in-app purchase - Expandable libraries offer 31 additional instruments instantly available via in-app purchase - Intuitive instrument edit controls including ambience, lid, brightness, release, tuning and transpose - Included MIDI Recorder with overdub and punch-in capability - Export performances via E-mail, File Sharing and Audio Copy - Large visual metronome with variable click volume and adjustable tempo - Easy-to-use instrument editor with transpose to adjust ambience, tonality and tuning with 4 user variations per instrument - Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support for iOS 8 - Virtual MIDI and MIDI Program Change support - Low-latency for real-time playing - More than 64-voice polyphony on the latest devices - Designed in concert with iRig KEYS and iRig KEYS PRO portable MIDI keyboards and iRig MIDI 2 interface - Full version also available For more information: www.ikmultimedia.com/igrand www.irigkeys.com www.irigmidi.com

About

Padline

This app provides stable, warm background pads for musicians. It offers immediate access to all chromatic notes with simple controls for volume, panning, and smooth entry. Designed for creating an immersive atmosphere, it features a fast, minimalist interface.

Highlights
  • Pads available in all chromatic notes
  • Simple volume and panning controls
  • Smooth entry for atmosphere adjustment
  • Worship-focused sound character
  • Fast and minimalist interface
Features
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Padline está diseñada para músicos que necesitan un fondo estable, cálido y constante. La app te permite reproducir pads en todas las notas cromáticas de manera inmediata, con controles directos y sin distracciones. Características principales Pads disponibles en todas las notas, listos para adaptarse a cualquier canción. Controles sencillos de volumen, paneo y entrada suave para ajustar el ambiente con precisión. Sonidos seleccionados específicamente para crear un espacio más envolvente, más lleno y con un carácter claramente worship. Interfaz rápida y minimalista para que lo importante sea tocar, no navegar menús. Padline es para quienes buscan acompañamiento y atmósfera sin perder simplicidad. Ideal para dar cuerpo, sostén y un ambiente más profundo en cualquier reunión, ensayo o concierto. Privacy Policy: http://www.legostack.net Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iGrand Piano CS4 screens
Padline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Padline at every 10 days against iGrand Piano CS's every 6 months. iGrand Piano CS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. iGrand Piano CS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Padline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGrand Piano CS ships an update every 6 months, Padline every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iGrand Piano CS versus Padline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGrand Piano CSPadline
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size589 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCHenry Cesta

Customer experience

iGrand Piano CS

All ratings27 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative34.4%

Padline

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iGrand Piano CS

One-time3
  • Piano Expansion$14.99
  • Piano Expansion Pack 2$14.99
  • Upgrade to Full$19.99
2 purchases

Padline

Subscriptions2
  • Padline Pro Mensual7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Padline Pro Anual7 Days trial$3.991 Year

Questions

Is iGrand Piano CS free?
iGrand Piano CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Padline free?
Padline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iGrand Piano CS or Padline have ads?
Neither iGrand Piano CS nor Padline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGrand Piano CS or Padline?
iGrand Piano CS ships an update every 6 months, and Padline every 10 days. Most recently, iGrand Piano CS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Padline on October 30, 2026.

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