Comparison

Key Capture vs Starrypad

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

Head to head
About

Key Capture

Features
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THE SIMPLEST WAY TO STREAM PIANO WITH A LIVE MIDI OVERLAY. Tired of fighting OBS settings? Key Capture streams your piano to YouTube in one tap - with a real-time 88-key visualizer showing every note you play. No computer. No capture card. No complicated setup. Download now and go live in under 60 seconds. --- WHO USES KEY CAPTURE - Piano teachers recording lessons for students - YouTubers streaming performances without a production studio - Musicians who want to remember what they just improvised - Content creators who want to stand out with visual MIDI --- WHAT YOU GET ONE-TAP STREAMING Connect your YouTube or Facebook account once. Then just tap "Go Live." That's it. You can also enter any RTMP URL for Twitch, Restream, or custom servers. REAL-TIME MIDI VISUALIZER Every key you press appears instantly on an 88-key overlay. Your audience sees exactly what you're playing - no delay, no sync issues. LOCAL RECORDING Not ready to stream? Record to your Camera Roll and edit later. Perfect for practice sessions or building a content library. BLUETOOTH & USB MIDI Works with any MIDI keyboard. Connect via Bluetooth LE, USB adapter, or Apple Camera Connection Kit. If your iPad sees the keyboard, Key Capture uses it. ADAPTIVE STREAMING Stream quality adjusts automatically based on your connection. No dropped frames. No buffering complaints from viewers. --- WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Traditional piano streaming requires: - A computer running OBS - A capture card ($100-300) - Audio interface and cables - Hours of configuration - Constant troubleshooting Key Capture requires: - Your iPad - Your MIDI keyboard - One tap That's the difference. --- PERFECT FOR - Streaming covers and original compositions - Recording piano lessons for online teaching - Documenting practice sessions - Creating content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram - Live streaming on Twitch or Facebook Gaming --- SUPPORT Questions? Email support@keycapture.app We typically respond within 24 hours. Privacy Policy: https://keycapture.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://keycapture.app/terms

About

Starrypad

Transform your device into a versatile music creation tool. Record and import audio, then assign it to velocity-sensitive pads for playback. Build complex loops with layering and undo options, and export your creations in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • 16 velocity-sensitive pads
  • Built-in drum kits and synth phrases
  • Microphone and audio import
  • Loop recording with layering
  • WAV and MIDI export
  • MIDI controller support
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Starrypad turns your iPhone into a drum pad, looper and sampler. Play sixteen velocity-sensitive pads with acoustic drums, 808 sounds and original synth phrases. The C Synth kit follows your tempo while keeping note pitch independent. Shape each pad with level, pan and tuning in the Mixer. Record from the microphone or import audio from a video you choose, trim the sound and assign it to a pad. Record loops, add layers and undo the latest pass. Switch from recording to playback without stopping the loop. Play along with music from another audio app. Background playback depends on the other app and your audio route. This does not import or record protected streaming audio. Export loops as WAV or MIDI. Connect an optional class-compliant USB MIDI controller. No controller, account or subscription is required. Settings and help support English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Familiar performance legends stay in English. Audio processing and your recordings stay on the device. Salamander Drumkit by Alexander Holm (CC BY 3.0) TR-808 Sound Sample Set by Michael Fischer via TidalCycles (CC0 1.0) Additional percussion from FreePats (CC0 1.0) Original synthesized rhythm phrases by Starrypad

Screenshots

Key Capture4 screens
Starrypad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starrypad at none against Key Capture's 2. On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Key Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Starrypad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Key Capture versus Starrypad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKey CaptureStarrypad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Tech Media, LLCRyo Ijuin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Key Capture

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Starrypad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Key Capture free?
Key Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starrypad free?
Starrypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Key Capture or Starrypad have ads?
Neither Key Capture nor Starrypad shows ads.

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