Comparison

Steinway Spirio vs ProRecord

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

ProRecord

Control and adjust settings for a piano system, including volume, tone, and playback. Save and share performance data, and manage it via iTunes. Connect via Bluetooth or cable for full system integration.

Highlights
  • Sound control (tone, reverb, EQ)
  • Metronome settings
  • Performance data recording and playback
  • Demo songs
  • System adjustments (touch, tuning, pedal)
  • Bluetooth and cable connectivity
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ProRecord is a companion app for PianoDisc's ProRecord system that allows you to easily access and adjust ProRecord's settings such as volume, tone, and performance playback. You can also save the performance data from ProRecord to your iPhone, where you can send it to someone else via email, or receive new performance data and play it back on your ProRecord system. The ProRecord app supports iTunes sharing, and your performance data can also be managed through iTunes. If the ProRecord system is 2017 model, you can connect with Bluetooth. Please Note: in order to cable connect to your ProRecord system, both an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a USB mini B cable are required. [Features] * Sound control - Tone, Reverb, Effect (Chorus, Rotary, Delay), 4 band equalizer, Transpose, User preset * Metronome - Beat, Tempo, Volume * Performance Data - Recording, Playback, Transmission, and Mail * Demo songs * Adjustments - Touch control, Note repeat limit, Black key volume, Individual key volume, Tuning, Auto sensor, Pedal position, Key depth, Continuous note-on, Connect with IQ player, MIDI-IN port, Panel led, Piano type, Tuning curve, Factory reset [Note] These features depend on the version of the ProRecord system.

Screenshots

ProRecord3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steinway Spirio at 45% against ProRecord's 0%. Steinway Spirio also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (46 vs 1). ProRecord's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steinway Spirio has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Steinway Spirio's written reviews are positive against 0% of ProRecord's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steinway Spirio ships an update every 3 months, ProRecord every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Steinway Spirio versus ProRecord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteinway SpirioProRecord
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (46 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteinway Musical InstrumentsNissin Electro Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Steinway Spirio

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

ProRecord

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Steinway Spirio

No in-app purchases

None

ProRecord

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steinway Spirio free?
Steinway Spirio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProRecord free?
ProRecord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steinway Spirio or ProRecord?
Steinway Spirio is rated higher. Steinway Spirio averages 3.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while ProRecord averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Steinway Spirio or ProRecord have ads?
Neither Steinway Spirio nor ProRecord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steinway Spirio or ProRecord?
Steinway Spirio ships an update every 3 months, and ProRecord every 9 months. Most recently, Steinway Spirio was updated on July 21, 2026 and ProRecord on July 7, 2026.

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