Which piano app is best for you?
BetterMuse, Piano Marvel, flowkey, and Simply Piano offer different starting points. While they may all seem similar at a glance, they each have their strengths and weaknesses.
At a glance
| Feature | BetterMuse | Piano Marvel | flowkey | Simply Piano |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score library | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Personal score imports | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Passage loops | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Separate-hand practice | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Note feedback | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scale or chord exercises | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ear-training exercises | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Key fluency across all 12 keys | Yes | Scales and chords | Yes | NoMajor scales only |
| Step-by-step video lessons | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
✓ Available · × Full feature not available · Text notes indicate limited coverage. BetterMuse note feedback requires MIDI and compatible notation.
References · comparison updated September 12, 2026
BetterMuse feedback and requirements · Piano Marvel features · flowkey features · Simply Piano features · Piano Marvel uploads and loops · Piano Marvel ear training and scales · Simply Piano hand practice · BetterMuse Key fluency
BetterMuse: start with the piece you want to practise
BetterMuse is built around a score and the work you want to do on it. Browse the library or import MusicXML, MXL, MIDI, or PDF. Create focused passages, practise one hand, and plan what to work on next.
There is more to practice than working through a piece. Key fluency brings scales, chords, patterns, and ear work together across all 12 keys. Build focused drills and use ear training to connect what you hear with what you play.
With a MIDI piano and compatible structured notation, you can review note and dynamics feedback. PDF practice supports reading and practice tracking, but not note-level grading. BetterMuse is currently for iPhone and iPad, not Android or a browser.
Choose it if you want a tool for self-directed score practice. If you want a step-by-step beginner course to decide your next lesson, compare the guided options below. Your first library score or personal import is included; Pro unlocks additional pieces.
Explore Key fluency and ear training · See Free and Pro · Choose an import format
Piano Marvel: lessons, sight-reading, and your own music
Piano Marvel combines exercises and video lessons with its SASR sight-reading assessment. It also supports personal music uploads and Music Slicing, which divides music into practice sections with separate-hand and tempo options. Official feature overview · Uploads and Music Slicing
It is worth considering if sight-reading assessment, structured material, or teacher-assigned music matters to you. It is not only a classroom product: its upload workflow is relevant to independent players too.
If you are comparing it with BetterMuse for your own scores, try the same authorised score in each. Compare import preparation, selecting a difficult passage, and finding what to work on after an attempt.
flowkey: watch a pianist while following the score
flowkey presents a pianist’s video alongside sheet music. It offers wait mode, reduced-speed playback, section loops, separate-hand practice, and courses covering topics such as chords and reading music. Official flowkey features
Consider it if watching the hands and learning a song from a prepared tutorial is how you like to begin. Before subscribing, look for the particular arrangement and difficulty you want in its catalogue.
Simply Piano: follow a course and get note feedback
Simply Piano offers guided lessons and immediate feedback on the notes you play. Its Soloist path focuses on melodies, note range, and technique; its Chords path focuses on accompaniment and chord fundamentals. Official product overview · Course paths explained
Consider it if you want a sequence of lessons rather than choosing all your own practice material. If you already have a particular score and a practice routine, test whether the course structure supports that goal before committing.
Try the same small task before subscribing
- Choose a piece or exercise that matches your level.
- Check that your piano, connection, and device work with the features you need.
- Practise a difficult passage. Can you slow it down and repeat just that part?
- Review the attempt. Does the feedback give you a useful next action?
- Look beyond the piece. Try scale and chord drills, explore different keys, and test the ear-training exercises available to you.
Want to work on your own repertoire?
Try one piece in BetterMuse on iPhone or iPad. Or start with the practice method itself, whether or not you use an app.
On another device?
Open on your iPhone or iPad
Scan with your device’s camera, or search for BetterMuse in the App Store.
Currently available for iPhone and iPad.
Want an Android or web version?