Best piano apps for Android
Piano apps either put a playable keyboard on screen for picking out melodies, or teach notes, chords, songs and sight-reading at your own pace.
10 apps ranked · How we rank
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A well-established, song-led way for beginners and families to start piano, with the full library behind a Premium subscription.
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Number 2: Piano - music & songs games
MWM - AI Music and Creative Apps
4.7 out of 5 (323.1K) 10M+ installs
A free, ad-supported keyboard simulator that gives beginners songs, games and lessons to learn with.
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A free 88-key piano for phones that suits casual players and listeners rather than students seeking structured lessons.
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A free, well-rounded Android piano with 88 keys, 128 instruments and MIDI recording that suits beginners and casual players alike.
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A free, feature-rich Android piano for learners and hobbyists, with online play and MIDI keyboard support as the standout extras.
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flowkey suits motivated beginners and returning players who want structured lessons and real feedback while practicing at home.
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A free, well-established beginner keyboard app that suits newcomers and families, provided you accept ads, purchases and touchscreen playing.
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A free, generous starting point for beginners who want to try piano before buying an instrument or lessons.
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A free, ad-supported piano app that makes it easy to start learning through songs on a phone or tablet.
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A patient, well-equipped piano practice tool that suits beginners who want to play before they can read music.
About piano apps
Complete beginners, returning players and parents looking for a low-pressure way to get a child started can use them without a piano nearby or the budget for lessons. Some are built mainly for free playing and leave the direction to you, while others guide you through courses with feedback. A few use scrolling notes to teach songs quickly; others focus on theory and reading music. Screen size and touch accuracy affect how well any of them plays, and the way each app charges also shapes the fit.
What to look for
- Check how the on-screen keys respond to touch, since a keyboard that misses fast notes or cannot handle several fingers at once makes practice frustrating.
- Look at how songs and lessons are organized, because a clear progression from single notes to both hands keeps a beginner moving instead of stuck on the same screen.
- Listen to the included piano sounds, as thin or delayed audio makes playing less enjoyable and can hide mistakes in timing.
- Consider whether the app works offline and how much of it stays usable without paying, since subscriptions often gate lessons, songs or extra instruments.
- Read the privacy policy for microphone or recording permissions, because some apps ask for access they do not need for playing or learning.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.