Comparison

AirPiano App vs Pendulo

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

Head to head
About

AirPiano App

Features
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Place your phone flat, hover your hands above the screen, and pinch any finger to play a note. AirPiano uses your camera to turn 8 finger pinches into 8 live piano notes โ€” no touching the screen, no setup, no instruments. The first time it works, you'll want to show everyone around you.

About

Pendulo

Features
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Most metronomes ask you to listen. Pendulo lets you watch. Pick a visual pattern, set your tempo, and keep time with your eyes on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Because the beat is visual first, Pendulo works where sound doesn't: practicing quietly late at night, staying locked in on a loud stage, or playing as a hard-of-hearing musician. Every pattern is built to be read at a glance. - Eight visual patterns, including a swinging pendulum, pulsing rings, and flashing panels - Tap tempo: tap along, and Pendulo finds your BPM instantly - 10 to 300 BPM, with 2 to 12 beats per cycle and a clear downbeat accent - A mute button right on the main screen, plus volume control to dial in your sound - Save a preset for every song or exercise - An auto-stop timer to end a session automatically - Color themes for any lighting or mood Free includes three visual patterns (Pendulum, Pulse, and Flash), three color themes, six core sounds, and tap tempo. A one-time purchase of "Pendulo Premium" unlocks the remaining five patterns (Arc, Star, Sweep, Circular, and Linear), an additional six color themes, sixteen more sounds, and the ability to save unlimited presets. No subscription. No ads. No data collected. Photosensitivity warning: Pendulo contains visual patterns that may include flashing or strobing effects.

Screenshots

AirPiano App2 screens
Pendulo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pendulo at 17.0 against AirPiano App's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AirPiano App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pendulo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
AirPiano App versus Pendulo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirPiano AppPendulo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStones of FireXapper LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirPiano App

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99
1 purchases

Pendulo

One-time1
  • Pendulo Premium$4.99

Questions

Is AirPiano App free?
AirPiano App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pendulo free?
Pendulo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirPiano App or Pendulo have ads?
Neither AirPiano App nor Pendulo shows ads.

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