MelodyFlow vs Shiya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MelodyFlow
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Colorful notes fall from the sky. Catch them on the keys. MelodyFlow is a piano learning app built for kids aged 3-8. Bright note blocks tumble down the screen and land on the key your child needs to press. No sheet music. No experience needed. Just pick a song and play. Kids can start by watching Auto Play, then move into Learning Mode where notes pause at the key and wait for the right press. Correct notes earn friendly feedback, and mistakes get gentle guidance. Why kids enjoy it: - Colorful falling-note practice - Real piano samples - Large touch keys for small fingers - 12 built-in songs - Local MIDI import for custom practice - Works offline after install Why parents can feel comfortable: - No ads - No account required - Parental verification for purchase flow - Focused piano practice for early music learning
Shiya
This app helps parents and children build good habits and record growth milestones. It features daily habit tracking with rewards, and allows capturing memories through text, photos, and audio to create personalized stories.
- Habit tracking for reading, brushing, and exercise
- Progress accumulation and reward system
- Record childhood memories with text, photos, and audio
- Create personalized bedtime stories from life moments
- Daily schedule arrangement
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Brushed teeth. A little reading. Toys put away. Small steps deserve a happy little celebration. Shiya helps parents and children build everyday routines, save points, and work towards rewards they choose together. There is room for the little memories, too. A PIGGY BANK FULL OF PROGRESS Points earned through habits go into your child's own little bank. Choose from 12 zodiac animal companions that blink, smile, and react when the balance changes. Give each child a favourite buddy and see where their points came from and went. Parents can also record gift money in CNY and convert it to points at a family-set rate. The app records points; actual money stays with the parent. SMALL HABITS, ONE DAY AT A TIME Set up reading, brushing teeth, tidying toys, outdoor play, and other little routines. Choose their frequency and point value, then check them off together. Follow daily progress, revisit check-ins, and use reminders and timers for everyday plans. REWARDS YOU CHOOSE, PROMISES YOU KEEP A new picture book. A family picnic. An afternoon playing a board game. Add rewards and decide how many points they need. Your child can see a wish getting closer. Parents arrange and fulfil the rewards; points help keep track of the family agreement. KEEP A LITTLE MOMENT Save a few words, a photo, or a voice note. Moments and family stories live in one place, so you can keep a funny little quote now and turn it into a story when you feel like it. Listen to your family stories with playback speed, a queue, and a sleep timer. KEEP LISTENING AS YOU GO Move between tabs while a story plays. The mini player keeps pause, resume, and the full player close at hand. GROW TOGETHER Keep separate records for each child and share your family's routines, rewards, and moments with family members. Explore Habits first, then sign in when you want family syncing. Some story creation and listening features require Shiya membership or seeds. See the app for current access details and pricing. Privacy Policy: https://shiya.infyniclick.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shiya at every 3 days against MelodyFlow's every 2 months. MelodyFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MelodyFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shiya sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MelodyFlow ships an update every 2 months, Shiya every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MelodyFlow | Shiya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shandong far Heng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd | 奕龙 江 |
In-app purchases
MelodyFlow
- Full Library Unlock$2.99
Shiya
- 拾芽会员(月度)$2.991 Month
- 拾芽会员(年度)$9.991 Year









