Comparison

DiskPiano vs The Opera Lover

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

Head to head
About

DiskPiano

Transform your Disklavier, PianoDisc, or QRS piano into a self-playing instrument. Access a vast library of over 10,000 hours of piano music, updated daily, with smart discovery and performance controls. Connect easily via USB or Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Transforms acoustic pianos into self-playing instruments
  • Vast library of 10,000+ hours of piano music
  • Daily updates with new arrangements
  • Smart discovery by artist, song, or genre
  • Adjust tempo, transpose, pause, and skip songs
  • USB and Bluetooth MIDI connectivity
  • Compatible with Yamaha, PianoDisc, QRS, and Steinway pianos
Features
Read full description

DiskPiano: The Ultimate App for Self-Playing Pianos — Experience your piano come alive DiskPiano transforms your Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDisc, or QRS Piano into a living concert instrument that performs thousands of songs, from timeless classics to today’s biggest hits. — 10,000+ Hours of Piano Music - Updated Daily Access a vast, ever-growing library of piano performances. Enjoy a wide range of piano music, from movie-inspired themes and modern hits to romantic melodies, jazz, and classical-style pieces. New original arrangements and performances are added daily by our team of professional pianists and in-house producers. — Smart Discovery Browse by artist, song, or genre, or explore curated stations such as New Releases, TV & Movies, Anime & Asian Vibes, Kids & Family, Candlelight Romance, Christmas, Halloween, and more. — Smart Performance Control Pause, skip, change tempo, or transpose any song, while everything stays synchronized with your real piano’s performance. — Easy Connection: USB or Bluetooth Choose your preferred setup: - USB-MIDI (recommended) for best stability and instant response. Works with any USB-Type-C MIDI interface (around $25 on Amazon). - Bluetooth-MIDI for quick wireless control, compatible with Yamaha MD-BT01 and CME WIDI Master adapters. USB offers the most reliable performance for long sessions, while Bluetooth is perfect for fast, cable-free use. — Compatible Pianos and Keyboards Yamaha • Disklavier Mark II / III / IV • Disklavier e3 Series • DKC-800 / DKC-850 (controllers) • Disklavier ENSPIRE (latest generation) PianoDisc • Prodigy (Bluetooth MIDI and audio) • iQ (analog input) • CD-only models (via AirPlay or Bluetooth) • PDS128+ / PDS228 modules QRS • Pianomation II • PNOmation III (Wi-Fi enabled) Steinway & Sons • Spirio • Spirio | r (record-capable) Also works with digital pianos like: • Roland FP / RD / LX / HP Series • Kawai CN / CA / ES Series • Casio Privia Series • Nord, Korg, Kurzweil MIDI-capable keyboards Bring your piano to life, instantly. With DiskPiano, your instrument becomes a limitless music library of living performances, always expanding and always in tune with your mood. — Subscription Options Enjoy 15 minutes of free play every day. Unlock unlimited access with a monthly or yearly subscription. Unlock unlimited access with a monthly or yearly subscription. — Ready to Elevate Your Piano? Unlock all features starting at the selected subscription price. – Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation – Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period – Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings – Help: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://diskpiano.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Fully Licensed Music All performances on DiskPiano are licensed through recognized rights organizations (such as ASCAP) and include in-house productions, purchased arrangements, and public-domain recordings. All titles are cleared for use within the app. If any copyright concern is raised, we will take immediate steps to review, correct, or remove the material.

About

The Opera Lover

Features
Read full description

In this unique series, we bring you exclusive interviews and personal insights from world‑renowned opera artists. And that’s not all: Take our short survey, and our smart recommendation app will analyze your preferences — event type, mood, guest profile, even time of day — to suggest the perfect opera for your occasion. How it works: - Answer a few questions about your event and preferences.  - Get a tailored opera recommendation. Take the Opera Quiz: Random 5 questions for every game from the more than 100 in database.

Screenshots

DiskPiano4 screens
The Opera Lover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Opera Lover at none against DiskPiano's 2. DiskPiano's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. DiskPiano sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. The Opera Lover asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiskPiano ships an update every 4 days, The Opera Lover every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DiskPiano versus The Opera Lover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiskPianoThe Opera Lover
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLudovic LecerfDmitrii Ulianov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DiskPiano

Subscriptions2
  • DiskPiano Monthly$19.991 Month
  • DiskPiano Yearly$199.991 Year
None

The Opera Lover

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiskPiano free?
DiskPiano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Opera Lover free?
The Opera Lover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DiskPiano or The Opera Lover have ads?
Neither DiskPiano nor The Opera Lover shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiskPiano or The Opera Lover?
DiskPiano ships an update every 4 days, and The Opera Lover every 3 weeks. Most recently, DiskPiano was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Opera Lover on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons