Comparison

ProRecord vs PianoRemote

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

Head to head
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.

About

PianoRemote

Control your Kawai digital piano with ease from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, change sounds, and access built-in music with intuitive controls. Features include lesson modes and virtual technician adjustments.

Highlights
  • Control piano functions via smartphone/tablet
  • Intuitive UI consistent with piano touch panel
  • Music player with built-in songs
  • Lesson and Concert Magic modes
  • Adjust Metronome, Virtual Technician, Dual/Split
  • Bluetooth MIDI connection
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PianoRemote is a control app developed for Kawai digital pianos, allowing players to change sounds, adjust settings, and enjoy the wide variety of built-in music.[*1] ■ Please note that PianoRemote requires Bluetooth permission in order to scan for Bluetooth MIDI devices. Please approve the Bluetooth permission request to ensure that PianoRemote functions correctly. ・ Easy operation of your Kawai digital piano using a smartphone or tablet PianoRemote allows various functions of the digital piano to be easily selected. ・ Consistent UI design with Kawai digital piano touch panel PianoRemote is designed to allow easy, intuitive operation via a smartphone or tablet. The user interface is standardised, meaning there is no need to learn new operations. ・ Music player feature that can be used like a music app PianoRemote includes a wide variety of songs and classical pieces that are built-in to Kawai digital pianos.[*2] This music can be controlled in the same way as regular music app. However, it’s also possible to change the sound used for playback, allowing songs and classical to be enjoyed with a different tonal character and atmosphere. ・ Interact with music using “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes In addition to listening to the built-in songs and classical pieces, the additional “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes allow musicians to practice the music, and non-musicians to enjoy playing pieces and learning rhythm with a single finger.[*3] ・ Control various built-in functions PianoRemote can be used to control various functions of the Kawai digital piano. For example, the Metronome is an essential aid for practise, the Virtual Technician allows the sound and other aspects of the piano to be adjusted to suit one’s person preference, while the Dual and Split functions allow different sounds to be combined for more engaging performances.[*4] ・ Straightforward connection using Bluetooth MIDI PianoRemote supports Bluetooth MIDI wireless communication, allowing immediate connection to the Kawai digital piano without the need for additional cables.[*5] *1 A compatible Kawai Digital Piano must be connected to a smartphone or tablet. *2 Copyrighted songs are not included among the piano’s built-in songs. *3 Some songs do not support “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes due to the composition of the data. *4 “Recorder” and “USB Memory Player” function control is not supported. *5 Connection via USB cable or a Bluetooth MIDI adapter such as the QuiccoSound mi.1 also supported.

Screenshots

ProRecord3 screens
PianoRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PianoRemote at 2.5 against ProRecord's 1.0. PianoRemote also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 1) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PianoRemote holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PianoRemote has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ProRecord's written reviews are positive against 17% of PianoRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProRecord ships an update every 9 months, PianoRemote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProRecord versus PianoRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProRecordPianoRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.5 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNissin Electro Co.,Ltd.Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ProRecord

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

PianoRemote

All ratings43 ratings
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative62.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative69.9%

In-app purchases

None

ProRecord

No in-app purchases

None

PianoRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProRecord free?
ProRecord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoRemote free?
PianoRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProRecord or PianoRemote?
PianoRemote is rated higher. ProRecord averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PianoRemote averages 2.5 from 43 ratings.
Do ProRecord or PianoRemote have ads?
Neither ProRecord nor PianoRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProRecord or PianoRemote?
ProRecord ships an update every 9 months, and PianoRemote every 4 months. Most recently, ProRecord was updated on July 7, 2026 and PianoRemote on September 28, 2026.

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