Comparison

Elpiano vs Know the Notes

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

Head to head
About

Elpiano

This app offers a collection of ten distinct electric piano models, designed to capture the soul and character of vintage electromechanical instruments. It provides an expressive and dynamic playing experience with built-in effects, cabinets, and tone-shaping tools for sound customization.

Highlights
  • 10 distinct piano models
  • 5 cabinet models (mono/stereo)
  • 50 diverse presets
  • Multiple built-in effects
  • Traditional vintage EQ
  • Intuitive interface
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Electric soul, infinite control Elpiano (which simply means "Electric piano" in Swedish) is an electric piano plugin that feels alive under your fingertips. Designed to capture the soul and character of vintage electromechanical pianos, Elpiano delivers an expressive, dynamic playing experience that goes beyond static samples. It's both powerful and lightweight, delivering everything from silky-smooth, dreamy chords to punchy funk grooves with authentic feel and natural playability. A dream cast Ten distinct piano models are included in Elpiano, each with its own sonic identity. From pristine, silky tones to gritty, well-worn textures, every model responds with depth and realism. Explore warm, bell-like chimes, dusty vintage timbres, or raw, overdriven growls—each sound has been carefully crafted with an almost obsessive attention to detail. Built-in effects, cabinets, and tone-shaping tools offer even more ways to sculpt your sound into something personal and unique. Feel the groove Every detail of Elpiano’s playability has been fine-tuned to ensure a natural, expressive response. Whether you’re laying down delicate jazz voicings, digging into funky rhythms, or crafting experimental textures, the instrument reacts with precision and nuance. The intuitive interface keeps everything within reach, letting you focus entirely on your music. More than keys Elpiano includes five cabinet models in both mono and stereo configurations, a collection of inspiring and diverse presets, and a range of built-in effects like drive, reverb, room simulation, delay, tremolo, vibrato, chorus and phaser. A classic EQ section adds warmth and presence. Elpiano brings an unparalleled level of responsiveness to the electric piano world, delivering a truly expressive playing experience. Every model and preset has been designed to ensure that every nuance of your performance is captured just as it should be. Whether you're after a pristine studio tone, a gritty vintage character, or something completely unexpected, Elpiano has you covered. Features 10 different piano models 5 different cabinets, with mono- and stereo configuration 50 various presets Plenty of effects with smart functions (Reverb, Room, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato) Traditional vintage EQ Drive control

About

Know the Notes

Features
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Unlock your musical potential with Know the Notes, the ultimate ear training companion for musicians of all levels. Whether you're a beginner learning to identify notes or an advanced player refining your pitch, our app offers a responsive simple to use practice environment. Realistic Audio Experience Forget static, low-quality samples. Know Your Notes uses advanced real-time audio synthesis to generate sounds instantly. Piano: Rich, synthesized piano tones. Guitar: Plucked strings using the Karplus-Strong algorithm. Tone: Pure sine waves for focused frequency training. Practice Mode: Freely explore notes on an interactive keyboard with immediate visual feedback. Track your streaks and improve at your own pace. Quiz Mode: Test your skills with customizable quizzes. Choose your quiz length and difficulty. Delayed Feedback enhances real ear-training exams by hiding results until the end of the quiz. Customizable and Learning Difficulty Control: Toggle sharps and flats (black keys) to match your skill level. Settings: Adjust quiz lengths and feedback styles to suit your learning preference. Stop guessing and start knowing. Download Know Your Notes and tune your ear today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Know the Notes at $1.99 against Elpiano's $29.99. Know the Notes also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Elpiano's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Elpiano costs $29.99 and Know the Notes $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elpiano ships an update every 6 days, Know the Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Elpiano versus Know the Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElpianoKnow the Notes
Price$29.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABDAVID MAYR LERNER

In-app purchases

None

Elpiano

No in-app purchases

None

Know the Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elpiano free?
Elpiano costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Know the Notes free?
Know the Notes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elpiano or Know the Notes have ads?
Neither Elpiano nor Know the Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elpiano or Know the Notes?
Elpiano ships an update every 6 days, and Know the Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Elpiano was updated on October 30, 2026 and Know the Notes on November 5, 2026.

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