Comparison

adsilent 2 vs C. Bechstein Record

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

Head to head
About

adsilent 2

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adsilent 2 is a companion app for the adsilent 2 silent system for upright and grand pianos by Excellent Piano Installs GmbH. The adsilent 2 app allows you to easily access and adjust adsilent 2 settings such as tone, reverb and volume. You can also save the performance data from adsilent 2 to your iPhone, where you can send it to someone else via email, or receive new performance data and play it back on your adsilent 2 system. The adsilent 2 app supports iTunes sharing, and your performance data can also be managed through iTunes. When connecting to your adsilent 2 system via Bluetooth, you can operate it wirelessly. Please Note: in order to cable connect to your adsilent 2 system, both an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a USB mini B cable are required. [Features] * Sound control - Tone, Reverb, Effect (Chorus, Rotary, Delay), 4 band equalizer, Transpose, User preset, Single or dual * Metronome - Beat, Tempo, Volume * Performance Data - Recording, Playback, Transmission, and Mail * Demo songs * Settings - Panel LED, Tuning, Tuning Curve, Auto Power Off, Email Option, Piano Type, Individual Keys Volume, Black Keys Volume, Touch Control, Pedal Switch Point, Damper Pedal Mode, Soft Pedal Effect Intensity, Note Repeat Limit, Key Sensing Range, Continuous Note-on, Damper Resonance, String Resonance, MIDI-IN Port, Re-Calibration, Backup/Restore, Factory Reset

About

C. Bechstein Record

Easily capture your piano performances using MIDI technology directly from your C. Bechstein piano. Save special moments, track progress, or share recordings with friends and family in various formats.

Highlights
  • Capture piano playing via Bluetooth MIDI
  • Precise key capture during recording and playback
  • Share recordings through messengers
  • Export in MIDI and audio formats
  • Track learning progress
Features
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Music is meant to be shared. The Record app lets you easily capture your piano playing directly through the Connect feature of your C. Bechstein piano, using MIDI without requiring extra microphones. Whether you want to save special moments, track your learning progress, or share recordings with friends and family, Record makes it all possible. Easy Recording: Capture your performance directly using Bluetooth MIDI Precise Key Capture: While recording and playback Sharing: i.e., through a messenger of your choice Export Function: MIDI and audio formats for further processing in DAWs or notation software

Screenshots

adsilent 23 screens
C. Bechstein Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: adsilent 2 at every 3 months against C. Bechstein Record's every 6 months. C. Bechstein Record's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

adsilent 2 ships an update every 3 months, C. Bechstein Record every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
adsilent 2 versus C. Bechstein Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteradsilent 2C. Bechstein Record
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNissin Electro Co., Ltd.C. Bechstein Digital GmbH

In-app purchases

None

adsilent 2

No in-app purchases

None

C. Bechstein Record

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is adsilent 2 free?
adsilent 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C. Bechstein Record free?
C. Bechstein Record is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do adsilent 2 or C. Bechstein Record have ads?
Neither adsilent 2 nor C. Bechstein Record shows ads.
Which is updated more often, adsilent 2 or C. Bechstein Record?
adsilent 2 ships an update every 3 months, and C. Bechstein Record every 6 months. Most recently, adsilent 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and C. Bechstein Record on November 3, 2026.

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