Comparison

Piano Widget vs Original Piano

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

Head to head
About

Piano Widget

Experience a versatile piano simulator with over 140 instrument tones and interactive widgets for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Play, record, and customize your musical experience with realistic touch, MIDI support, and unique features like the iPhone Duo Accordion.

Highlights
  • 140+ instrument tones
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • iPhone Duo Accordion with hinge play
  • Professional piano simulation
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • Lossless audio recording
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Piano Widget – Play Anytime, No Launch Needed! Designed for iPhone/iPad/Mac, this high-quality piano simulator is perfect for music lovers. With 140+ rich instrument tones, an immersive touch experience, and innovative widgets, you can play and learn freely—whenever inspiration strikes! 【iPhone Duo Accordion】 • Play with the hinge! Customize pitch, volume, sustain, and velocity for a fun new experience 【Professional Piano Simulation】 • Full 88-key piano keyboard • Supports Bluetooth/USB MIDI keyboards with velocity, sustain pedal, and pitch bend • Optional Background MIDI – Keep playing while using other apps or with the screen locked • No ads, many features for free • Haptic feedback for realistic touch response • Multi-touch support: play chords, trills, and dynamic keystrokes • Built-in Recording: Supports lossless recording in formats (m4a/mp3/wav), not to miss creative inspiration • Metronome with customizable tempo, beat, and sound options • Sing and play simultaneously—perfect for accompaniment • Beat Counter(BPM) Metronome widget, manually calculate BPM on home screen 【140+ Stunning Instrument Tones】 • Classical Piano / C3 Grand Piano / Accordion / Drawbar Organ / Pipe Organ / Xylophone • Classical Guitar / Donny Guitar / Electric Guitar • Guzheng / Tubular Bells / Mandolin / Shakuhachi • Forest Flute / Flute / Woodwind • Timpani / Realistic Choir / Cat Meow • Violin / Erhu / Kazoo / Drumkit / Banjo / Flugelhorn / Harp • Sitar / Trumpet / Crystal Bells / Acoustic Bass / Orchestra Hit • Bottle Blow / Whistsolo / Whistles / Shamisen / Whistle • Marimba / Klezclar / Kelflute / Kalimba / Ddoo / Astral Harmonica • 96 additional Pro sounds, including pianos, guitars, strings, winds, and synths • Find instruments by name in your app language or English, organized into Favorites, Popular, and More 【Creative Widgets】 • Home Screen Piano Widget – Play multiple keyboards with various sound effects • Dynamic Island Piano – Play directly from the lock screen • Quick Access – Open the piano instantly from the lock screen widget or Control Center • Switch keyboard ranges and customize toolbar visibility for each Home Screen widget 【Personalized Customization】 • Adjustable Key Size – 100+ precision levels to fit your touch • Keystroke Effects – 50+ dynamic effects, including 26 new Pro effects, make every tap more fun • Note Labels – CDE | DoReMi | 123 | 哆唻咪 | 宫商角 | 도레미 | ハニホ | SRG • Minimalist Mode – Display note labels only on C keys for a clean interface • Customizable Sound Levels – 10+ volume adjustments • Vibration Feedback – Choose from light, soft, or strong 【More Features】 • Customizable app icons • Widget fullscreen toggle • Hidden Surprise – Tap the logo for a special Easter egg! If you enjoy this app, don’t forget to support the developer! More features are on the way. For suggestions and feedback, feel free to reach out via email The6XStudio@gmail.com

About

Original Piano

Features
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Step into a world of endless musical possibilities with the Customizable Piano app, where you control every detail of your piano experience! # Your Piano, Your Style: This is the only piano app where your settings reflect your personal style and musical vision. # Personalize Your Piano: Change the color of the keys and the background to match your mood or style. From classic ivory tones to vibrant neon or soothing pastel themes, the choices are yours! # Fully Customizable Keyboard Size:  Adjust the width and height of the keys to perfectly suit your fingers and playing style. # Save Your Custom Settings:  Create your perfect piano setup and save it for easy access, anytime you want to play. # Endless Creative Possibilities:  Whether you're practicing, composing, or just playing for fun, the Customizable Piano app gives you the freedom to design the piano of your dreams. # Play Your Favorite Melodies: Enjoy a beautifully designed keyboard featuring the iconic Do-Re-Mi scale (C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C), with the authentic sound of a real piano. With Customizable Piano, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination. Unleash your musical creativity and experience a piano like no other!

Screenshots

Piano Widget4 screens
Original Piano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Original Piano at none against Piano Widget's 1. Piano Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Piano Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Original Piano asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piano Widget ships an update every 3 days, Original Piano every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Piano Widget versus Original Piano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiano WidgetOriginal Piano
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer6X Studio LLCTaisuke Hosokawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Piano Widget

One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$4.99
None

Original Piano

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piano Widget free?
Piano Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Original Piano free?
Original Piano is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Piano Widget or Original Piano have ads?
Original Piano shows ads; Piano Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Piano Widget or Original Piano?
Piano Widget ships an update every 3 days, and Original Piano every 5 days. Most recently, Piano Widget was updated on November 7, 2026 and Original Piano on October 31, 2026.

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