Comparison

Starlight Piano Keys vs SynthBridge MIDI Synth

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

Head to head
About

Starlight Piano Keys

Features
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Starlight Piano Keys is a simple, expressive piano app for quick practice, melody sketches, and tiny musical victories. Open the app and start playing on a wide starlight keyboard. Record short performances, replay them, rename them, and export audio when an idea feels worth keeping. The pet metronome helps practice feel warmer, while the Today card turns progress into visible minutes, streaks, top BPM, snacks, Practice Wall cards, and a 3-stamp Practice Passport. Features: Responsive multi-touch piano keyboard Built-in General MIDI SoundFont for reliable first-run playback Recording, playback, rename, delete, and export tools Pet Metronome with practice timers, BPM goals, and playful click sounds Today card with practice minutes, streak, top BPM, snacks, Practice Wall badge, and Practice Passport stamps Practice Wall cards that keep recent session recaps visible locally Three practice poster styles: Classic, Pet, and Minimal Moment export for turning recordings into shareable visual performance clips Import support for compatible sound packs and SF2 files Starlight Piano Keys is designed for people who want a light musical space instead of a heavy studio workflow: tap, play, practice, record, and keep the little moments that sound like something.

About

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.

Highlights
  • MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)
  • SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playback
  • Multi-touch piano keyboard and drum pads
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • MIDI file playback and recording
  • Customizable velocity curves
Features
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Connect your MIDI keyboard, choose a sound, and play. SynthBridge turns your phone or tablet into a portable sound module and practice workspace. You can also start with the on-screen piano and drum pads. Your sounds: use the built-in library or import SF2/SF3 SoundFonts. Layer sounds and adjust their balance, effects and keyboard ranges. Your keyboard: connect compatible USB MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI devices. Control supported parameters with MIDI CC messages. Your practice: play MIDI files, follow the note visualization, and combine a metronome, loops and Style accompaniment. Your ideas: record MIDI performances, keep named drafts, preview takes and export MIDI files. MIDI files can also be converted to WAV or AAC audio. Your setup: save performance scenes and return to your sounds and playing settings. Use portrait or landscape layouts on phones and tablets. Some features and resources require in-app purchases. iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later. USB and Bluetooth MIDI require compatible devices and accessories. https://synth.64bit.us/privacy.html https://synth.64bit.us/terms.html

Screenshots

Starlight Piano Keys4 screens
SynthBridge MIDI Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starlight Piano Keys at none against SynthBridge MIDI Synth's 7. SynthBridge MIDI Synth's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. SynthBridge MIDI Synth sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Starlight Piano Keys asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starlight Piano Keys ships an update monthly, SynthBridge MIDI Synth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Starlight Piano Keys versus SynthBridge MIDI Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarlight Piano KeysSynthBridge MIDI Synth
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB76 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperYUE CHENG WU啟东 徐

In-app purchases

None

Starlight Piano Keys

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Cloud Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Supporter Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Supporter Plus$4.99
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  • SynthBridge Pro$4.99
  • Supporter Patron$9.99

Questions

Is Starlight Piano Keys free?
Starlight Piano Keys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynthBridge MIDI Synth free?
SynthBridge MIDI Synth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Starlight Piano Keys or SynthBridge MIDI Synth have ads?
Neither Starlight Piano Keys nor SynthBridge MIDI Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starlight Piano Keys or SynthBridge MIDI Synth?
Starlight Piano Keys ships an update monthly, and SynthBridge MIDI Synth every 2 weeks. Most recently, Starlight Piano Keys was updated on October 31, 2026 and SynthBridge MIDI Synth on October 25, 2026.

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