Comparison

dp SmartController vs PianoNotation

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

Head to head
About

dp SmartController

Features
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The dp SmartController App is a mobile smart control app specifically developed for dp UHD Media Player. It automatically scans the dp devices through a local area network and supports multi-device addition with higher flexibility for device control. It is the core tool for managing your multi-stream audio and video playback devices. Simulated Remote Control Function: Replace physical remote controls with a multifunctional control panel. It supports controlling almost all functions of the player, including Wake-On-LAN (WOL) for network-based power-on, text input, and more. You can completely eliminate the need for a physical remote. Data Browsing and Media On-Demand Function: Supports viewing and opening all local apps on the device. It allows browsing and opening media files, as well as viewing and syncing music library data from dp Music Player, including artist, album covers, and custom category browsing. It also provides regular playback controls and displays progress, file specifications, and lyrics. Additionally, it meets the need for playing high-quality lossless music without turning on the TV. Support for Video Playback Status Display: Supports selecting and playing video files from the mobile device’s file list, and displays the current video format information on the phone. It offers rich video playback control features, including progress dragging, video switching, audio track and subtitle selection, and more.

About

PianoNotation

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PianoNotation is the ideal educational app to learn how to read music on iPhone and iPad. Practice music theory, recognize musical notes and improve your hearing with interactive exercises. With individual grade selector so that the student advances at his own pace β€’ Identify notes on the staff. β€’ Exercises with timer and personal record. β€’ Audio mode and optional visual guide. β€’ Ear memory.

Screenshots

dp SmartController4 screens
PianoNotation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: dp SmartController at Free against PianoNotation's $1.99. dp SmartController also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PianoNotation's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

dp SmartController is free to download; PianoNotation costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dp SmartController ships an update every 3 months, PianoNotation every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
dp SmartController versus PianoNotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdp SmartControllerPianoNotation
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDongguan Benqing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.Alexander Martell

In-app purchases

None

dp SmartController

No in-app purchases

None

PianoNotation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dp SmartController free?
dp SmartController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoNotation free?
PianoNotation costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do dp SmartController or PianoNotation have ads?
Neither dp SmartController nor PianoNotation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dp SmartController or PianoNotation?
dp SmartController ships an update every 3 months, and PianoNotation every 9 days. Most recently, dp SmartController was updated on October 4, 2026 and PianoNotation on September 10, 2026.

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