The best piano learning apps, compared
There are many apps to learn piano, and they don't all fit the same player. Here is an honest side-by-side of the most popular ones, on what matters most for beginners: what it costs, where it runs, and whether it really works with your keyboard.
| DOLI PIANO | Simply Piano | Skoove | flowkey | Yousician | Synthesia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | One-time purchase |
| No account needed | ||||||
| Runs in the browser | ||||||
| Lights up LUMI / ROLI keys | ||||||
| Every song fits 24 keys | ||||||
| Import your own MIDI files | ||||||
| Falling notes |
Which app is best for whom?
DOLI PIANOFree
Best for: LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M owners who want a free app made for their 24 light-up keys, with lessons, songs and MIDI import.
Simply PianoSubscription
Best for: Learning pop songs on a phone or tablet, with a long structured program.
DOLI PIANO vs Simply PianoSkooveSubscription
Best for: A complete paid course with feedback, on a full-size keyboard.
DOLI PIANO vs SkooveflowkeySubscription
Best for: Learning from sheet music and videos of a real pianist, on a full piano.
DOLI PIANO vs flowkeyYousicianSubscription
Best for: A game-like approach, and learning several instruments in one app.
SynthesiaOne-time purchase
Best for: Playing any MIDI file with falling notes on a full-size keyboard, offline, after a one-time purchase.
Why DOLI PIANO is a serious alternative
DOLI PIANO is the only app in this list built around 24 keys: every lesson and every song is arranged to fit LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M, and their keys light up to show you what to play. It is completely free, needs no account, and nothing to install: it runs in Google Chrome. You can follow short lessons with a voice guide, play songs in several levels, slow them down, and import your own MIDI files.
Its limits are clear too: no licensed pop songs, Chrome or Edge only, and a shorter program than the big paid courses. If those matter to you, the table above shows which app fits better.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free piano learning app?
For LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M, DOLI PIANO is the free option made for 24 keys: lessons, songs, MIDI import and light-up keys, with no account. Most other apps offer only a limited free part before a subscription.
Which piano apps light up LUMI Keys?
DOLI PIANO lights up the keys of LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M. Apps like Simply Piano, Skoove, flowkey and Yousician can read the keyboard as a MIDI device, but do not control its lights.
Is DOLI PIANO good for complete beginners?
Yes. Its lessons start from your very first note, with a voice guide, falling notes and lit keys, and every song comes in a right-hand-only version.
When should I choose another app?
If you want licensed pop songs, a long paid course with detailed feedback, or you play on a full 88-key piano and want sheet music, a subscription app may suit you better.
Based on publicly available information from each publisher; features and prices may change, so check their websites. All trademarks belong to their owners. DOLI PIANO is not affiliated with any of these apps or with ROLI.