Comparison

Notevision vs Roland Piano Sphere

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

Head to head
About

Notevision

Master sight-reading and build musical skill with interactive exercises. Practice using a MIDI instrument, microphone, or on-screen keyboard. Learn music theory and chords with adaptive difficulty and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Interactive sight-reading exercises
  • MIDI, microphone, or on-screen keyboard input
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Music theory lessons
  • Interactive chord reference
  • Progress tracking
  • Songs and randomized practice
Features
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Notevision is your essential tool for mastering sight reading and building real musical skill. Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced technique, Notevision helps you learn faster and play with confidence. Why Musicians Choose Notevision: Interactive Sight-Reading Exercises • Targeted practice sessions that quickly sharpen accuracy, rhythm, and note recognition. Flexible Practice Options • Use a MIDI instrument, your device’s microphone, or the built-in on-screen keyboard. Adaptive Difficulty • Adjust challenge levels to match your skill and grow at your own pace. Music Theory Made Simple • Learn key signatures, accidentals, and rhythms—and explore the new key signature reference for quick lookups. Interactive Chord Reference • Browse essential chords with clear visuals and playback support. Chord Practice Mode • Reinforce chord recognition and harmonic understanding through guided exercises. Progress Tracking • Gain motivation from detailed insights that show your improvement over time. Songs & Randomized Practice • Combine structured lessons with curated songs and endlessly varied note patterns. Begin your musical journey with Notevision—learn smarter, play better, and build confidence every day.

About

Roland Piano Sphere

Learn piano with step-by-step lessons and your favorite songs. Track progress, earn rewards, and get real-time feedback when used with the Roland FP-40. Offers a comprehensive learning experience for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step piano lessons
  • Learn popular songs
  • Real-time feedback with FP-40
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Beginner to advanced courses
  • Integrated with Roland FP-40
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- Learn how to play piano step by step using your favorite songs with this fun, inspiring app. - Start with 100 songs & unlock hundreds more, from pop-rock hits to classical masterpieces. - Learn songs from your favorite artists, including Coldplay, Harry Styles, and many more. - Enjoy step-by-step lessons for all levels. - Improve quickly with the real-time feedback using the integrated Piano Sphere button on the FP-40. - Track your progress with streaks. - Earn rewards badges for consistency, course completion, and more. - Only compatible with the Roland FP-40. Created in collaboration with Skoove, this integrated app works with the FP-40 to help you learn piano by playing along with your favorite music. Start with 100 included songs—from modern hits to classics spanning multiple genres—so you can start playing right away. The Piano Sphere button on the FP-40 lights up with feedback, so you can progress quickly. Engaging, step-by-step lessons make it easy to enhance your piano skills. Piano Sphere creates a plan for you based on level, interest, and pace. Discover courses from beginner to advanced—packed with theory, technique, and sight-reading content. And with the streaks feature, you'll stay motivated as you build practice habits and track your progress. The Skoove learning approach at the heart of Piano Sphere was designed by professional instructors and is enjoyed by over 3 million people worldwide. Perfect for players from beginner to advanced, Piano Sphere is a unique solution for your FP-40 that keeps you on track with real-time, integrated feedback and exciting content. Together, the Piano Sphere app and the FP-40 create the ultimate piano experience: a better way to play. Terms of Use: https://www.roland.com/global/ps/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://roland.cm/pianosphere_privacy

Screenshots

Notevision4 screens
Roland Piano Sphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

Notevision and Roland Piano Sphere both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 50% of Roland Piano Sphere's. Notevision also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 45) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Notevision sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Roland Piano Sphere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notevision against 4.8 for Roland Piano Sphere. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notevision has 3.3K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Notevision's written reviews are positive against 50% of Roland Piano Sphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notevision ships an update weekly, Roland Piano Sphere every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notevision versus Roland Piano Sphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotevisionRoland Piano Sphere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better45
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB263 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan NewsomeRoland Corporation

Customer experience

Notevision

All ratings3,187 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%

Roland Piano Sphere

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Notevision

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Microphone Input from Piano Does Not Work
  • Keyboard Covers Notes on iPhone
  • Incorrect Note Detection
  • Microphone Feature Not Working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to Practice Chords and Chord Progressions
  • Option to Practice Both Hands Playing at the Same Time
  • Ability to Import MIDI Files
  • Metronome and Rhythm Practice
  • User Profiles to Track Individual Progress
Show 3 more
  • More Songs and Lessons
  • Ability to Set Custom Key Signatures
  • Microphone Support for Real Instruments

Roland Piano Sphere

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notevision

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
2 purchases

Roland Piano Sphere

Subscriptions2
  • Piano Sphere Premium$59.993 Months
  • Piano Sphere Premium7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Notevision free?
Notevision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roland Piano Sphere free?
Roland Piano Sphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notevision or Roland Piano Sphere?
Roland Piano Sphere is rated higher. Notevision averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Roland Piano Sphere averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.
Do Notevision or Roland Piano Sphere have ads?
Neither Notevision nor Roland Piano Sphere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notevision or Roland Piano Sphere?
Notevision ships an update weekly, and Roland Piano Sphere every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notevision was updated on October 29, 2026 and Roland Piano Sphere on October 28, 2026.

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