Comparison

Piano Practice Log vs The Hanon Method

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

Head to head
About

Piano Practice Log

Features
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Piano Practice Log is the dedicated practice tracker built for piano players. Whether you're a beginner working through method books or an advanced player preparing a recital program, this app keeps every session counted and your streak alive. Log your practice in seconds. See your progress at a glance. Stay consistent. FEATURES Daily Streak Tracking Build practice streaks and celebrate milestones that reward consistency. History Calendar Every practiced day highlighted so you can see your habit building in real time. Insights Dashboard Weekly, monthly, yearly, and all-time stats: total time, sessions, average length, and trend direction. Practice Area Goals Break practice into focused areas, each with its own daily time goal. Track progress independently per area. Fully Customizable Add your own practice areas, set your own goals, choose your theme, and configure daily reminders. iCloud Sync Your data syncs seamlessly across iPhone and Mac.

About

The Hanon Method

This app provides a structured approach to practicing piano exercises. It measures your precision, timing, and tempo during sessions, offering detailed post-session reviews to identify areas for improvement. Access initial exercises for free, with premium options for more content.

Highlights
  • Measured practice sessions
  • Tempo and hand mode settings
  • Bluetooth MIDI keyboard support
  • Precision and timing review
  • Practice history tracking
  • Structured course progression
Features
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The Hanon Method is a focused practice tool for serious piano technique work on iPhone and iPad. Choose a Hanon exercise, set tempo and hand mode, connect a MIDI keyboard, and run a measured session. After each pass, review precision, timing stability, reliable tempo, and practice history. The app supports disciplined repetition. Work through Hanon as a structured course, compare repeated sessions over time, and identify unevenness, missed notes, and difficult sections with clear post-session review. Browse the course and review notation without MIDI. Measured practice and scoring require MIDI input. First-launch guidance helps you connect and check your keyboard. Available exercises are accessible without a subscription or in-app purchase. Accounts are optional. Sign in to keep your practice history recoverable across devices. Terms of Use: https://thehanonmethod.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thehanonmethod.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Piano Practice Log4 screens
The Hanon Method3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Hanon Method at Free against Piano Practice Log's $1.99. The Hanon Method also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Piano Practice Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

The Hanon Method is free to download; Piano Practice Log costs $1.99 up front. The Hanon Method sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Piano Practice Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piano Practice Log ships an update every 3 weeks, The Hanon Method weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Piano Practice Log versus The Hanon Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiano Practice LogThe Hanon Method
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph SeeGray Reinhard

In-app purchases

None

Piano Practice Log

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Hanon Method

Subscriptions2
  • Hanon Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Hanon Premium Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Piano Practice Log free?
Piano Practice Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Hanon Method free?
The Hanon Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Piano Practice Log or The Hanon Method have ads?
Neither Piano Practice Log nor The Hanon Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piano Practice Log or The Hanon Method?
Piano Practice Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Hanon Method weekly. Most recently, Piano Practice Log was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Hanon Method on October 24, 2026.

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