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.
Starlight Piano Keys
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Starlight Piano Keys | SynthBridge MIDI Synth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | YUE CHENG WU | 啟东 徐 |
In-app purchases
Starlight Piano Keys
No in-app purchases
SynthBridge MIDI Synth
- Cloud Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Cloud Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Supporter Tip$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Supporter Plus$4.99
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- SynthBridge Pro$4.99
- Supporter Patron$9.99
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