# VR vs KeyStage

The clearest difference is price: VR at Free against KeyStage's $29.99. VR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). KeyStage's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (91% vs 54%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VR is free to download; KeyStage costs $29.99 up front. KeyStage sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

KeyStage holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeyStage has 37 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of VR's written reviews are positive against 91% of KeyStage's.

VR ships an update every 29 months, KeyStage every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR | KeyStage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-09-editor/id589704005/reviews) | **[4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keystage/id1406132634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [Ali Gokturk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406132633) |

## What reviewers say

### VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-09-editor/id589704005)

This app offers graphical control over the parameters of specific Roland keyboard models, allowing for wireless adjustments to organ and synth tones via an iPad. A compatible Roland keyboard and optional wireless adapter are required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Graphical parameter control, Organ Tone adjustment, Synth Tone adjustment, Wireless control via iPad, Large display interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### KeyStage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keystage/id1406132634)

This app acts as a master controller, AUv3 host, and audio mixer for keyboard players. It allows simultaneous control of multiple hardware and software instruments via MIDI, with advanced mapping, scripting, and audio mixing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect multiple MIDI controllers to instruments, Load AUv3 instruments, effects, and MIDI processors, Create complex keyboard splits and layers, Advanced MIDI mapping and scripting, Audio mixer with volume and pan control, Play and automate audio files, View PDF and JPG files

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument Units | Free | one-time |
| Effect Units | Free | one-time |
| Player, Input, and Mixer Units | Free | one-time |
| MIDI Units | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR free?

VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KeyStage free?

KeyStage costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VR or KeyStage?

KeyStage is rated higher. VR averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while KeyStage averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.

### Do VR or KeyStage have ads?

Neither VR nor KeyStage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VR or KeyStage?

VR ships an update every 29 months, and KeyStage every 3 months. Most recently, VR was updated on October 5, 2026 and KeyStage on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*