Comparison

EXPANSION EXPLORER vs Live Partitions

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

Head to head
About

EXPANSION EXPLORER

Discover, install, and manage additional sounds and musical styles for compatible arranger workstations. Analyze audio files to find the perfect musical accompaniment and preview content before installation.

Highlights
  • Discover and install expansion content
  • Analyze audio files for style recommendations
  • Preview content before installation
  • Wireless and USB installation options
  • Create favorite content lists
  • Light and dark mode options
Features
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Welcome to EXPANSION EXPLORER, a one-stop solution for discovering, installing and managing Expansion content on PSR-SX920/SX720/A5000/SX620/A700 and Genos2 Arranger Workstations. ・What is Expansion Content? Expansion Content includes free additional Voices, Styles, Multi Pads, and more for you to install and enjoy on your Arranger Workstation. A growing library of Expansion Content is already available, featuring a diverse range of instruments and Styles from around the world. ・Search Search for content directly from the app's Home screen and use the advanced search options to filter results by country, tempo, beat, and more. ・Style Recommendations If you have an audio file of the song you want to play, Expansion Explorer can analyze it and recommend the most suitable Style from the Expansion Content library for your performance. ・PRE-LISTEN Content can be auditioned in the app before installation. You can listen to the auditions anytime, even without being connected to your instrument. ・INSTALL The app installs your chosen content directly to your instrument. Depending on your instrument’s specification, this is done wirelessly or via a USB cable. ・CONVENIENT FEATURES Create a list of your favorite content, view your preview and installation history, and switch between light and dark modes in the app. ---- CAUTIONS : Contents already installed by Yamaha Expansion Manager into the Expansion area of your keyboard, including pre-installed content in PSR-SX920 and 720, will be removed when installing new content from Yamaha EXPANSION EXPLORER. About pre-installed content in PSR-SX920 and 720, you will be able to reinstall them through the EXPANSION EXPLORER app, if desired.

About

Live Partitions

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Traduite toutes les langues. Live Partitions, application de partitions pour iPhone et iPad : Création de groupes de musique, import multi-formats (pages, word, xls..), SetList concert, mode scène, métronome, annotations, pédale Bluetooth compatible et sync iCloud. Tous les imports de partitions convertis en format PDF automatiquement afin d'afficher une SetList, prêt pour la scène ou les répétitions. Prompteur au défilement du tempo • Live Partitions devient gratuite à télécharger • Nouveau : Live Partitions Pro — déblocage à vie (sans abonnement) • Restauration d’achat disponible • Les anciens acheteurs de l’app restent en Pro • Version gratuite : 1 groupe et 3 partitions • Prompteur amélioré : accords mieux alignés et plus lisibles Bon concert ! Bon live !

Screenshots

EXPANSION EXPLORER4 screens
Live Partitions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Live Partitions at every 2 days against EXPANSION EXPLORER's every 3 months. 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

EXPANSION EXPLORER ships an update every 3 months, Live Partitions every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EXPANSION EXPLORER versus Live Partitions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXPANSION EXPLORERLive Partitions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporationanthony Plaisir

In-app purchases

None

EXPANSION EXPLORER

No in-app purchases

None

Live Partitions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXPANSION EXPLORER free?
EXPANSION EXPLORER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Partitions free?
Live Partitions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXPANSION EXPLORER or Live Partitions have ads?
Neither EXPANSION EXPLORER nor Live Partitions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXPANSION EXPLORER or Live Partitions?
EXPANSION EXPLORER ships an update every 3 months, and Live Partitions every 2 days. Most recently, EXPANSION EXPLORER was updated on November 8, 2026 and Live Partitions on November 6, 2026.

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