pyxis minor vs Keylimba
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pyxis minor
Create unique music with this intuitive instrument, sequencer, and synthesizer. Record sequences in real-time and adjust synthesis parameters for a personalized sound. Connect with friends to make music together.
- Real-time sequence recording
- Adjustable synthesis parameters
- Intuitive user interface
- Multi-device music creation
- Sleek aesthetic
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pyxis minor is a novel instrument / sequencer / synthesizer. Users play and record sequences in real time and are able to play with various synthesis parameters to create a tailored musical experience. Bright colour, sleek aesthetic and intuitive user interfacing allows users of any age and prior musical experience / training to have a truly unique creative, musical experience. Connect up to two devices together to play music with your friends.
Keylimba
Experience the soothing sounds of a kalimba on your device. This app offers a cute and customizable interface with adjustable key ranges and a built-in looper for recording and playback. Personalize your musical experience with custom key markings and backgrounds.
- Cute and lightweight interface
- Adjustable 9-21 key range
- Built-in looper for recording and playback
- Customizable key markings
- Customizable background colors
- Ad-free experience
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Keylimba is a cute and customizable app version of the kalimba instrument! - cute & lightweight interface - adjustable 9-21 key range - built-in looper to record and playback sound - customizable key markings and background colors - absolutely NO ADS!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keylimba at 95% against pyxis minor's 44%. Keylimba also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 21). pyxis minor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Keylimba sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pyxis minor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keylimba holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keylimba has 3.1K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of pyxis minor's written reviews are positive against 95% of Keylimba's.
pyxis minor ships an update every 5 weeks, Keylimba every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pyxis minor | Keylimba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (21 ratings) | 4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | 94.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flora Creative Ltd. | David Fu |
Customer experience
pyxis minor
Keylimba
Bugs and requests
pyxis minor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Keylimba
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional app crashes
- Delayed note response on some devices
Requested features
6 requests- Add more pride flag options
- Allow custom color selection
- Implement a built-in tuner
- Add ability to save/load recordings
- Provide song tutorials or sheet music
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- Enable picture-in-picture mode
In-app purchases
pyxis minor
No in-app purchases
Keylimba
- Keylimba Plus$1.99
