Comparison

PianoDisc Calibrate vs PFremote2

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

Head to head
About

PianoDisc Calibrate

This utility app allows professional installers to calibrate automatic player pianos equipped with specific systems. It provides access to detailed settings for keys, pedals, and volume controls, streamlining the setup process for trained technicians.

Highlights
  • Key calibration
  • Pedal settings
  • Volume control adjustment
  • Firmware updates
  • MIDI interface compatibility
  • SilentDrive HD settings
Features
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PianoDisc Calibrate is a companion app for automatic player pianos equipped with Prodigy player systems.  The app allows professional PianoDisc installers to calibrate key features and settings faster and easier than ever before. PLEASE NOTE:  This app is designed to be used by professional installers who have completed the PianoDisc installation training program.  Improper adjustment is not covered under warranty, and may adversely affect playback. [Requirements] A hardware MIDI interface is required (such as the Prodigy CPU, Roland UM-ONE Mk II, or Quicco Sound mi.1).  MIDI IN and OUT must both be connected to the SilentDrive HD CPU. NOTE: The MIDI interface must be connected before you launch the app! Settings are only adjusted when the MIDI indicator is green. If the indicator remains red, try pressing the reset button on the SilentDrive CPU. [SilentDrive Settings] * Key Hold Force * Power Offset * Individual Key Calibration (Learn) * Pedal Strike Force * Pedal Hold Force * Pedal Drop Time * Minimum Note Duration * Springless Solenoids * Note Release Control (NRC) * Pedal Release Control (PRC) * Firmware Update (for CPUs manufactured in 2015 or later; the mi.1 cannot be used for firmware updates) [iQ Settings] * Music Player Volume Range * Piano Volume Range * Accompaniment Volume Range * Sync Range * Manual/Automatic Volume * Much more

About

PFremote2

Control your acoustic player piano's playback, volume, and all other functions remotely. Connects automatically via Wi-Fi to your Pianoforce Performance Player. An offline view is available to demonstrate functionality.

Highlights
  • Remote playback control
  • Volume level adjustment
  • Control all player piano functions
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
  • Offline demonstration mode
Features
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The remote control for the Pianoforce Performance player allows you to control the playback, volume levels and all other functions of your acoustic player piano. It automatically connects to Your player piano through Wi-Fi. Note: To use this service - You NEED to have the Pianoforce Performance Player (www.pianoforce.com) V2.50+ connection to LAN and one Wi-Fi access point for iPhone/iPod Touch connection. Or you can press the offline view to see how it works.

Screenshots

PianoDisc Calibrate4 screens
PFremote21 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PianoDisc Calibrate at 100% against PFremote2's 0%. PianoDisc Calibrate also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7). PFremote2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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. PianoDisc Calibrate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PFremote2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PianoDisc Calibrate holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PianoDisc Calibrate's written reviews are positive against 0% of PFremote2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PianoDisc Calibrate ships an update every 6 weeks, PFremote2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PianoDisc Calibrate versus PFremote2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPianoDisc CalibratePFremote2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurgett Inc.Pianoforce

Customer experience

PianoDisc Calibrate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PFremote2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PianoDisc Calibrate

One-time1
  • Activation Region Key$999.99
None

PFremote2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PianoDisc Calibrate free?
PianoDisc Calibrate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PFremote2 free?
PFremote2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PianoDisc Calibrate or PFremote2?
PianoDisc Calibrate is rated higher. PianoDisc Calibrate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PFremote2 averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PianoDisc Calibrate or PFremote2 have ads?
Neither PianoDisc Calibrate nor PFremote2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PianoDisc Calibrate or PFremote2?
PianoDisc Calibrate ships an update every 6 weeks, and PFremote2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, PianoDisc Calibrate was updated on October 24, 2026 and PFremote2 on October 24, 2026.

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