I’m looking for recommendations for the best piano apps that can help me learn and practice effectively. I want something user-friendly, with good tutorials or practice features. Can you suggest some apps you’ve tried and liked?
If you’re hoping to dive into piano apps, here’s the lowdown on some solid ones, no frills, no weird app-store jargon. First, Simply Piano is crazy popular. It’s got bite-sized lessons, a wide range of songs, and works for total beginners to intermediates. It listens to your playing and gives feedback, which is cool, except when it doesn’t, and you question your sanity. Still, great app if you can deal with paying for the premium.
For those wanting something more gamified, Yousician lets you play along to songs Guitar Hero-style but for piano. Fun, but honestly? It’s better for casually messing around than some serious theory-deep stuff. If you’re all about sheet music, though, maybe grab MuseScore. It’s more for notation nerds, but hey, learning to read music properly is neat.
Also, if you’re broke (aren’t we all), Piano Marvel offers structured lessons and emphasizes technique, though IMO it looks a wee bit outdated. And Flowkey has this magical feature where you can slow songs down when practicing. Who knew apps could actually help us mortals perfect a song?
Word of warning: NONE of these will turn you into Beethoven overnight, no matter what their flashy ads suggest. Use them as tools, not miracles in an app. End of rant, thanks for coming to my TED Talk. 
Honestly, I feel like everyone keeps tossing out “Simply Piano” and “Flowkey” as the Holy Grail of piano apps, like they’re the only players in the game. Are they good? Sure. Do they have quirks? Absolutely. But let me just throw another name into the ring: Skoove. It gets less hype, but it’s pretty solid for beginners. It gives step-by-step lessons, focuses a lot on technique, and actually listens to your playing with clear feedback—not the “What was that? Try again!” attitude you might get from others (cough Sometimes Simply Piano, looking at you).
That said, I gotta say that Skoove leans too much into beginner-level stuff, and you’ll probably outgrow it a lot faster than something like Flowkey’s huge library of songs and genres. So, if you’re already somewhat comfortable with keys, maybe skip it.
On another note, for practicing specific skills like sight-reading, I liked Tenuto. Yeah, it’s more of a practice tool than a full-blown course app, but its drills for intervals, scales, and ear training hit different. It’s like working out at a gym specifically for your fingers and brain, lol. Might not make you fall in love with piano playing, but it WILL make you faster at recognizing sheet music.
Oh, and while we’re here, can we talk about Perfect Piano? It’s free, and the multiplayer feature is hilarious. Nothing like botching Für Elise while a stranger across the world nails “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” High entertainment value.
Overall, throw in some good ol’ YouTube tutorials with these apps, and you’ll cover a lot of ground. But if you’re expecting some mind-blowing ‘press now you’re a pro’ technology, nah, no app has cracked that code yet. 
You want more piano apps recommendations? Here’s a slightly different spin—jump onboard, there’s a lot to explore.
First off, let’s give some love to Pianote. This one offers video-based lessons tailored by real instructors (imagine Netflix for piano). It packs a more educational kick, with personalized feedback if you’re willing to join their community. A con? It’s subscription-based, so not great if you’re pinching pennies. But it’s solid if you find Flowkey or Simply Piano a tad… impersonal.
Now, if ear training is a priority, try Perfect Ear. It’s not exclusively for piano, but pairing it with these apps can massively level up your musicality. It’s like Tenuto, mentioned earlier, but a bit broader in focus. Bonus: It’s free for many functionalities! Cons? The design feels like it’s stuck in 2015.
Another excellent underdog is Melodics. Melodics leans towards rhythm and technique, making it a great practice companion if you’re into modern electronic sounds or MIDI-based keyboards. Downsides: it focuses heavily on rhythm but won’t get you closer to Chopin’s Level 99 Etudes if that’s your goal.
For more intermediate players, consider Piano Companion. It’s really more of a chord & theory exploration app, so think of it as a dictionary rather than a teacher. The downside is it requires a bit of independent motivation—it doesn’t spoon-feed you lessons. But paired with something like Flowkey? Perfect!
Pros of Flowkey (since everyone seems to adore this one): the ability to slow tracks down, wide song variety, and real-time feedback. Cons: It doesn’t push as much innovative teaching as you’d wish, and advanced players may hit a ceiling faster.
Ultimately, choosing between all these depends less on features and more on your learning vibe. Mix apps depending on your needs—a Pianote library for solid video lessons AND Tenuto drills for sight-reading in-between? Chef’s kiss! Don’t be afraid to diversify—you’re allowed to paint outside the Simply Piano lines!