Comparison

ProRecord XI vs C. Bechstein

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

Head to head
About

ProRecord XI

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The ProRecord XI app is a companion app to PianoDisc's ProRecord XI system. Easy access to the volume, tone, playback and other settings of your ProRecord XI system. You can also save performance data from your ProRecord XI system on your iPhone and send it to others via email, or receive new performance data and play it back on your ProRecord XI system. It also supports iTunes sharing, so you can manage your performance data with iTunes. Please note that this app cannot connect to older ProRecord systems. [Features] 1.Home(Sound) Tone, Reverb, Effect (Chorus, Rotary, Delay), 4 band equalizer, Transpose, User preset 2.Metronome Beat, Tempo, Volume 3.Recording & Playback Recording, Playback, Transmission, and Sharing 4.Demo songs 5.Settings Piano type, Touch control, Individual keys volume, Black keys volume, Key depth, Note repeat limit, Continuous note-on, Pedal position, Damper pedal mode, Soft pedal effect level, Damper resonance, String resonance, Tuning, Tuning curve, Connect with IQ player, MIDI-IN port, Panel led, Auto power off, Calibration, Backup/Restore, Factory reset

About

C. Bechstein

Features
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The C. Bechstein App connects your acoustic piano or grand piano with a modern digital platform. It brings together the functions of the former C. Bechstein Connect and VARIO apps and extends them with new possibilities for instrument management, updates and digital services. The app is designed for instruments with integrated C. Bechstein Connect or C. Bechstein VARIO systems and is continuously being further developed. ------------------------------------------------------------ Key Features • Control, Sound & Fine Adjustment Customize key, pedal and additional system settings of C. Bechstein Connect & VARIO to perfectly match your playing style. • Calibration & Sensor Technology Calibrate your instrument’s sensor system and adjust additional parameters for an authentic, latency-free playing experience. • Recorder & Metronome Record your playing, listen back instantly and use the integrated metronome for precise and focused practice. • Musical Visualizations & Chord Recognition Experience your playing visually: clear visual representations and automatic chord recognition support analysis, learning and inspiration. • Share Your Music Easily share your recordings with others – for practice, teaching or simply sharing musical moments. • Firmware Updates Perform firmware updates directly via the app and enable new features for your instrument. • C. Bechstein Account & Warranty Registration Manage your instrument via your personal C. Bechstein Account and register it for extended service and warranty purposes. • Digital Extensions The C. Bechstein App will be gradually expanded with new digital features that further enrich your playing experience. ------------------------------------------------------------ Compatibility • Instruments with integrated C. Bechstein Connect technology • Instruments with C. Bechstein VARIO • Zimmermann Studio VARIO series instruments and W. Hoffmann Vision models with VARIO ex works ------------------------------------------------------------ Background C. Bechstein Connect is a factory-installed option for acoustic pianos and grand pianos and has been included as standard since autumn 2023 in all instruments of the brands C. Bechstein, W. Hoffmann Professional and W. Hoffmann Tradition. The technology turns the acoustic instrument into a MIDI-capable master keyboard and enables wireless connectivity to thousands of music apps and software solutions via Bluetooth®. VARIO is the silent system extension for all instruments of the C. Bechstein family (W. Hoffmann, Zimmermann) and can also be integrated into instruments from other manufacturers. ------------------------------------------------------------ Note The available functions may vary depending on the instrument, system version and configuration. Some features require a free C. Bechstein Account.

Screenshots

ProRecord XI3 screens
C. Bechstein4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: C. Bechstein at monthly against ProRecord XI'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

ProRecord XI ships an update every 3 months, C. Bechstein monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ProRecord XI versus C. Bechstein: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProRecord XIC. Bechstein
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNissin Electro Co., Ltd.C. Bechstein Digital GmbH

In-app purchases

None

ProRecord XI

No in-app purchases

None

C. Bechstein

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProRecord XI free?
ProRecord XI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C. Bechstein free?
C. Bechstein is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProRecord XI or C. Bechstein have ads?
Neither ProRecord XI nor C. Bechstein shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProRecord XI or C. Bechstein?
ProRecord XI ships an update every 3 months, and C. Bechstein monthly. Most recently, ProRecord XI was updated on October 7, 2026 and C. Bechstein on October 5, 2026.

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