Note Playing vs Keystrike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Note Playing
Read full descriptionHide full description
This app trains you to learn to read piano notes from a sheet music. Simply play the note displayed in the music sheet on the little piano on the screen and get points when you get it right. Ideal for introducing the notes to adults and children
Keystrike
This app helps you build a consistent piano practice routine with graded lessons, sight-reading exercises, and real music. It offers personalized practice plans, tracks your progress, and supports various input methods including MIDI keyboards and on-screen pianos.
- Graded piano lessons
- Sight-reading practice
- Rhythm and ear training
- Import MIDI files
- On-screen and MIDI keyboard support
- Practice recording and export
Read full descriptionHide full description
Build a piano practice habit you can hear. Keystrike brings graded lessons, sight-reading and real pieces together in an iPad-first workspace. KNOW WHAT TO PRACTICE NEXT Follow a daily plan that brings together your next lesson and focused work on difficult passages. Track completed lessons, retained skills and practice time. Progress means music learned, not points collected. PLAY, READ AND LISTEN โข Follow graded lessons from your first notes through more advanced skills. โข Practice sight-reading, rhythm, ear training, scales and chords. โข Read engraved sheet music or follow falling notes. โข Slow pieces down, practice hands separately and repeat sections. โข Import your own MIDI files and turn them into playable sheet music. โข Record practice and export MIDI. CHOOSE YOUR INSTRUMENT Use a compatible USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard for precise note input, or start with the on-screen piano. Acoustic mode records your piano performance for on-device analysis after you finish. Recognition varies with your piano and room; MIDI is recommended for precise chord and two-hand tracking. THREE DAYS TO EXPLORE New users get three days of full access. After the trial, Ode to Joy remains playable. A single in-app purchase unlocks the full app. No subscription and no automatic charge when the trial ends. Existing seven-day trials keep their original expiry. Restore an existing purchase from Settings. MADE FOR FOCUSED PRACTICE iPad first, also available on iPhone and Mac. No account, advertising or tracking. Your recordings and progress stay on your device, with backup and export options. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Hindi. Keystrike's grades describe its own learning progression; they are not an external examination qualification.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Playing at none against Keystrike's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Keystrike sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Note Playing asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Note Playing | Keystrike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcelo Palacios | Blue Flame Games |
In-app purchases
Note Playing
No in-app purchases
Keystrike
- Keystrike Unlock$14.99









