Comparison

Steinway Spirio vs PianoDisc iQ Player

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

Head to head
About

Steinway Spirio

Control a high-resolution player piano system with a vast library of world-class performances. Browse, search, and curate your favorite music, adjusting playback intensity wirelessly. New content is added automatically.

Highlights
  • Wireless control via AirPlay
  • High-resolution performance library
  • Curated playlists by genre and theme
  • Save and manage favorite music
  • Integrated volume control
  • Search and filter music
Features
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Spirio is the official app for controlling Steinway Spirio, the world's finest player piano system, which is available exclusively on select Steinway grand pianos. The attractive and easy-to-use Spirio app puts a growing library of complimentary world-class performances at your fingertips, all recorded live in high-resolution on Steinway's master recording pianos. These recordings, many featuring Steinway Artists, are reproduced on your piano with unparalleled precision by the Spirio system. A convenient AirPlay link to the piano provides wireless control of the system from anywhere in range over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. FEATURES: - Welcome Screen showcases playlists and artists to allow easy access to the best music. - Search allows your to easily find the music you want to hear. - Playlists, themes and genres curated by Steinway staff draw upon Steinway & Sons' renowned musical expertise to create the perfect mood for any occasion. - Playlists allow you to save your favorite music for easy playback at any time. - Favorite and track hiding features allow you to mark selections as favorites for quick access or hide any pieces that are not to your taste. - An integrated volume control permits fine adjustment of the piano's playback intensity from brilliant, concert-level dynamics to subdued, background-level playing, taking advantage of Spirio's whisper-soft playback capabilities. As new pieces become available, they will be automatically added to the in-app listings for you to enjoy. IMPORTANT: A Steinway piano equipped with the Spirio player system is required to make use of this app, along with an ID code provided with purchase of the piano. Contact your Steinway representative for further information or if you require assistance.

About

PianoDisc iQ Player

This app unlocks the full potential of your PianoDisc system, allowing you to play MIDI recordings without conversion and download music directly from the internet. Enjoy, create, and learn with endless musical possibilities.

Highlights
  • Play MIDI recordings without conversion
  • Download and play MIDI files from the internet
  • Record and play MIDI files
  • Listen to PianoDisc internet radio
  • Play music from iOS/iPadOS library
  • Open MP3, MIDI, and ZIP files
  • Create and edit playlists
  • Adjust piano/accompaniment balance
Features
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The iQ App breaks the boundaries of traditional music players and frees your PianoDisc system to play endless music. Your MIDI recordings can be played without conversion and you can directly download and play MIDI files from the Internet! But that’s just the beginning. Now more than ever, you are free to enjoy, create, and learn. App Requirements: - PianoDisc Prodigy/SilentDrive HD/iQ player system - PianoDisc ProRecord or ProScan (for record capability) - MIDI interface (optional for Pro Mode) App Highlights: - PianoDisc's complimentary music will start downloading and installing automatically (go to Settings to download the remainder of the free music) - Automatically download and install and your PianoDisc music purchases - Record and play MIDI files - Listen to PianoDisc internet radio - View and play music in your iOS/iPadOS library - Open and play MP3, MIDI, and ZIP files from Safari - Create and edit your own playlists - Adjust the balance between piano and accompaniment - Fine-tune individual song volumes

Screenshots

PianoDisc iQ Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Steinway Spirio at 3.9 against PianoDisc iQ Player's 2.5. Steinway Spirio also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 20%). PianoDisc iQ Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steinway Spirio holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Steinway Spirio's written reviews are positive against 20% of PianoDisc iQ Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steinway Spirio ships an update every 3 months, PianoDisc iQ Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steinway Spirio versus PianoDisc iQ Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteinway SpirioPianoDisc iQ Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (46 ratings) — better2.5 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better19.7% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteinway Musical InstrumentsBurgett Inc.

Customer experience

Steinway Spirio

All ratings46 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

PianoDisc iQ Player

All ratings26 ratings
Positive26.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative75.8%

Bugs and requests

Steinway Spirio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PianoDisc iQ Player

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Blue icon update doesn't connect to Bluetooth
  • Doesn't play MIDI files
  • Cannot open and play downloaded MIDI files
  • MIDI not supported in some versions
  • Opens other apps when trying to play songs
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  • Recent update groups imported songs poorly
  • Cannot navigate back from radio
  • MIDI files not playable unless connected via MIDI
  • App crashes on iOS 26
  • Play Next function doesn't work
  • Transpose function doesn't work
  • Change speed function doesn't work
  • Move forward/backward doesn't work
  • Pro Mode works sometimes
  • iCloud not backing up entire library
  • Downloaded songs duplicated
  • App is laggy and often freezes
  • No longer supports AirPlay
  • Crashes every time trying to start or switch songs
  • Library files disappear when deleted from playlist
  • Erroneously deleted music files orphan albums
  • Cannot restore corrupted download account/files
  • App crashes when opening or scrolling library
  • Cannot organize/export purchased songs
  • Half of orders won't download
  • Cannot get into iTunes
  • Cannot access music store from app
  • Login issues on iPad with same credentials
  • 1400 zip bundles repeating download
  • App won't download music
  • Customer service unresponsive
  • App stops working even when connected
  • Manual timing sync is difficult
  • Lost all music after downloading new app
  • Music erased after app update v3.0
  • Copy files to PianoDisc app from iCloud broken since iOS 14
  • Radio feature interrupted frequently to buffer
  • Cannot get an account
  • Text box forces user out during sign-in
  • App doesn't download music to 'my music' section
  • Songs imported randomly, cannot sort
  • App crashes on 5th page of tutorial
  • Cannot connect to account in store using phone number
  • Freezes up, slow response
  • Cannot download album due to insufficient memory
  • App crashes every time trying to run

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ability to rearrange/sort playlists
  • Improved MIDI file support
  • Better organization of imported songs
  • Ability to navigate back from radio
  • Output audio files direct to Bluetooth MIDI
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  • Tools for users to create their own music
  • New music content added regularly
  • User control over artwork and music organization
  • Feature to listen on phone mic and play on piano for sync
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Steinway Spirio

No in-app purchases

None

PianoDisc iQ Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steinway Spirio free?
Steinway Spirio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoDisc iQ Player free?
PianoDisc iQ Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steinway Spirio or PianoDisc iQ Player?
Steinway Spirio is rated higher. Steinway Spirio averages 3.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while PianoDisc iQ Player averages 2.5 from 28 ratings.
Do Steinway Spirio or PianoDisc iQ Player have ads?
Neither Steinway Spirio nor PianoDisc iQ Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steinway Spirio or PianoDisc iQ Player?
Steinway Spirio ships an update every 3 months, and PianoDisc iQ Player every 6 weeks. Most recently, Steinway Spirio was updated on November 1, 2026 and PianoDisc iQ Player on November 6, 2026.

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