PD Remote for iPad vs DiskPiano
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PD Remote for iPad
Control your PianoDisc iQ system with this powerful app. Adjust sound, volume, and playback for music physically installed on your device. Offers advanced features like scheduling and level recall for a personalized piano experience.
- Adjust piano and audio sound levels
- Set volume limits
- Balance piano/audio output
- Easily scroll through music albums
- Create simple playlists
- Schedule automatic piano playback
- Mute piano or speaker
- Recall song-specific audio levels
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*INVEST IN PIANODISC REMOTE APP... Once purchased, yours forever. ALL FUTURE UPDATES FREE. PianoDisc Remote iPad was designed just for iQ from a technician/user/engineer's point of view. Extremely powerful best app money can buy for iQ!!!! Also check out our new amazing PianoStream app get it for free today! *** AFTER YOU INSTALL PD Remote AND OR INSTALL MUSIC, CLOSE IT AND START IT AGAIN SO THAT IT CAN BOOT UP PROPERLY. *** (App will not pull up music on your device unless you do this) *If you touch the music button and if the music on your device takes forever to load up, turn off your ipad and turn it back on again. This is rare but once in a while it might happen. After you push the music button your music should load quickly. *The main thing to understand about this app is that it specializes in playing and tweaking music which is physically installed on your device. It does not stream anything from any kind of cloud based service. PD Remote is incredibly powerful, elegant, and simple to use. This app will give you control over your PianoDisc iQ like nothing else out there. You can adjust every album and or song to near perfection. You can adjust the sound of your piano while it plays. PD Remote gives you MUCH easier access to your music than does the default music player on your device. With PD Remote, you'll be able to flip through the album covers of your music like you're reading a book. Swipe left or right until you find something you'd like to hear. When you find an album that you'd like to listen to, touch it and it will open up. Select a song, that song will start playing and the rest of the songs on that album play in-turn. As you're listening to the music, adjust the horizontally placed Master volume to a comfortable volume and then adjust the vertically placed Piano and Audio fine-adjustment volume sliders. After any change you make, wait a moment or two until the piano and speaker respond. Key Features: *Set high/low volume limits for piano/audio. *Set a limit on how much power your device can output. *Balance control between piano/audio. *Easily scroll through the music on your device with the flick of your finger. *Simple Playlists *Schedule piano to play automatically. *Mute the piano or speaker during a performance. *Schedule the speaker to turn off during certain songs thus eliminating midi bleed through speaker. *Level Recall (Set piano/audio levels for songs and the app will recall them) *Beautiful and simple User-Interface. *Shuffle feature plays random music from a Playlist or from your device. *Fun dancing lights for when Master Volume is not in Main. *Powerful Sync feature fixes the timing between piano and audio. (+64mS gets you in the ball park) *Easy access to Settings by entering 0000 (change to whatever you want) *Fun YouTube link can be placed in Main. Takes you to some YouTube content which will play your piano. *Easy access AirPlay icon. *Will work with AirPort Express and also Apple TV *Will work with BlueTooth but it's not recommended. Works best with WiFi *Cool feature...Remove and place Master Volume Slider in Main (You'll get this later) ***New Blue Navigation Arrows on either side of album cover... view device content easily and quickly. *Simple Mode. This takes away all of the fancy controls and gives you a very simple and basic user interface. GREAT FOR PUBLIC PLACES You create simple playlist. *WILL NOT stream music from a computer. It only streams music from your device itself. ***You can connect any speaker system you'd like to your PianoDisc iQ system and PD Remote App will control the volume and balance. Pd Remote is for PianoDisc iQ systems ONLY, nothing else. If you have questions, feel free to send them to hayesiq@gmail.com Thank you!
DiskPiano
Transform your Disklavier, PianoDisc, or QRS piano into a self-playing instrument. Access a vast library of over 10,000 hours of piano music, updated daily, with smart discovery and performance controls. Connect easily via USB or Bluetooth.
- Transforms acoustic pianos into self-playing instruments
- Vast library of 10,000+ hours of piano music
- Daily updates with new arrangements
- Smart discovery by artist, song, or genre
- Adjust tempo, transpose, pause, and skip songs
- USB and Bluetooth MIDI connectivity
- Compatible with Yamaha, PianoDisc, QRS, and Steinway pianos
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DiskPiano: The Ultimate App for Self-Playing Pianos — Experience your piano come alive DiskPiano transforms your Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDisc, or QRS Piano into a living concert instrument that performs thousands of songs, from timeless classics to today’s biggest hits. — 10,000+ Hours of Piano Music - Updated Daily Access a vast, ever-growing library of piano performances. Enjoy a wide range of piano music, from movie-inspired themes and modern hits to romantic melodies, jazz, and classical-style pieces. New original arrangements and performances are added daily by our team of professional pianists and in-house producers. — Smart Discovery Browse by artist, song, or genre, or explore curated stations such as New Releases, TV & Movies, Anime & Asian Vibes, Kids & Family, Candlelight Romance, Christmas, Halloween, and more. — Smart Performance Control Pause, skip, change tempo, or transpose any song, while everything stays synchronized with your real piano’s performance. — Easy Connection: USB or Bluetooth Choose your preferred setup: - USB-MIDI (recommended) for best stability and instant response. Works with any USB-Type-C MIDI interface (around $25 on Amazon). - Bluetooth-MIDI for quick wireless control, compatible with Yamaha MD-BT01 and CME WIDI Master adapters. USB offers the most reliable performance for long sessions, while Bluetooth is perfect for fast, cable-free use. — Compatible Pianos and Keyboards Yamaha • Disklavier Mark II / III / IV • Disklavier e3 Series • DKC-800 / DKC-850 (controllers) • Disklavier ENSPIRE (latest generation) PianoDisc • Prodigy (Bluetooth MIDI and audio) • iQ (analog input) • CD-only models (via AirPlay or Bluetooth) • PDS128+ / PDS228 modules QRS • Pianomation II • PNOmation III (Wi-Fi enabled) Steinway & Sons • Spirio • Spirio | r (record-capable) Also works with digital pianos like: • Roland FP / RD / LX / HP Series • Kawai CN / CA / ES Series • Casio Privia Series • Nord, Korg, Kurzweil MIDI-capable keyboards Bring your piano to life, instantly. With DiskPiano, your instrument becomes a limitless music library of living performances, always expanding and always in tune with your mood. — Subscription Options Enjoy 15 minutes of free play every day. Unlock unlimited access with a monthly or yearly subscription. Unlock unlimited access with a monthly or yearly subscription. — Ready to Elevate Your Piano? Unlock all features starting at the selected subscription price. – Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation – Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period – Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings – Help: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://diskpiano.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Fully Licensed Music All performances on DiskPiano are licensed through recognized rights organizations (such as ASCAP) and include in-house productions, purchased arrangements, and public-domain recordings. All titles are cleared for use within the app. If any copyright concern is raised, we will take immediate steps to review, correct, or remove the material.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DiskPiano at Free against PD Remote for iPad's $49.99. DiskPiano also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). PD Remote for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment and ads 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
DiskPiano is free to download; PD Remote for iPad costs $49.99 up front. DiskPiano sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. PD Remote for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PD Remote for iPad against 4.9 for DiskPiano. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
PD Remote for iPad ships an update every 2 months, DiskPiano every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PD Remote for iPad | DiskPiano |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | B&T Entertainment Inc | Ludovic Lecerf |
Customer experience
PD Remote for iPad
DiskPiano
In-app purchases
PD Remote for iPad
No in-app purchases
DiskPiano
- DiskPiano Monthly$19.991 Month
- DiskPiano Yearly$199.991 Year
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