# Piano Maestro vs Practice Space

The clearest difference is rating: Piano Maestro at 4.6 against Practice Space's 3.9. Piano Maestro also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (27K vs 177). Practice Space's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piano Maestro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Practice Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

Piano Maestro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piano Maestro has 27K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Piano Maestro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Practice Space's.

Piano Maestro ships an update every 9 months, Practice Space every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piano Maestro | Practice Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-maestro/id604699751/reviews)** | [3.9 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-space/id1451645821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 177 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/492065449) | [Practice Space, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451645820) |

## What reviewers say

### Piano Maestro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-maestro/id604699751)

This app transforms piano practice into an engaging experience for learners of all ages. It offers interactive lessons, a vast song library, and instant feedback to help master sight-reading, rhythm, and technique. Compatible with any piano or keyboard, it makes learning fun and effective for families and students.

**Highlights:** Interactive piano lessons, Vast song library (2,800+ songs), Instant feedback on playing, Progress tracking with skill points, Method books from publishers, Touch mode for devices without piano, Teacher management features

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Teacher Subscription My Studio | $12.99 | per month |
| My Studio | $12.99 | per month |
| Studio + Home | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Access | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| JoyTunes Premium Membership | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| My Studio | $119.99 | per year |
| JoyTunes Premium Membership | $119.99 | per year |
| Studio + Home | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Member - Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning piano
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Helps improve piano skills
- 👍 Motivates practice
- 👍 Suitable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note recognition issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent note recognition
- App crashing and freezing

**Requested features**

- More popular song options
- Better tutorial videos
- Ability to adjust piano tuning
- Ability to download sheet music
- More advanced content for experienced players


### Practice Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-space/id1451645821)

This app helps students set and track practice goals with detailed notes and videos. Earn points and gems to unlock fun rewards like avatars and power-ups, fostering engagement through gamified progress and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Create detailed practice goals, Track goal completion, Earn practice points and gems, Unlock avatars and backgrounds, In-app shop for rewards, Practice point leaderboard

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Motivates practice
- 👍 Useful for teachers and students
- 👍 Makes practice dynamic and entertaining
- 👍 Good for vocal and piano lessons
- 👍 Helps establish practice routine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Streak freeze not working
- 🐛 Account/password issues
- 🐛 App crashes on older iPads
- 🐛 Glitchy and slow loading
- 🐛 Practice timer issues (pauses, stops early)

**Reported bugs**

- Streak freeze does not activate
- Forgot password email not sending
- App crashes immediately upon opening on iPad
- App takes forever to load and is glitchy
- Practice timer stops at goal when outside app

**Requested features**

- Long-term practice graphs (bar/line)
- More instrument options (violin, flute)
- Download digital sheet music
- Spanish language option
- Ability for teachers to fix practice times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piano Maestro free?

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

### Is Practice Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piano Maestro or Practice Space?

Piano Maestro is rated higher. Piano Maestro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Practice Space averages 3.9 from 177 ratings.

### Do Piano Maestro or Practice Space have ads?

Neither Piano Maestro nor Practice Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Piano Maestro or Practice Space?

Piano Maestro ships an update every 9 months, and Practice Space every 3 weeks. Most recently, Piano Maestro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Practice Space on September 20, 2026.

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