Comparison

Piano Nova vs Flowkey

Flowkey teaches piano through video lessons and a curated library. Piano Nova lets you upload and practice any piece. Here's how they differ.

Feature Piano Nova Flowkey
Upload your own scores PDF, MusicXML, images Their library only
Song library Bring your own 1,500+ songs
Video lessons Expert pianist videos
Sheet music display Full notation Notation + falling notes
PDF & image upload Smart conversion Not supported
Tempo control
Loop sections
Hands-separate practice
Wait mode
Input method MIDI keyboard MIDI keyboard or mic
Platform Web, Android Web, iOS, Android
Pricing Free tier, $11.99/mo, $79.99/yr, $199 lifetime Free tier, $19.99/mo, ~$120/yr

Who Each App
Is For

Choose Piano Nova if you...

  • Have specific pieces you need to practice
  • Get sheet music from a teacher or exams
  • Want to upload PDFs and photos of scores
  • Prefer focused practice over guided courses

Choose Flowkey if you...

  • Want video lessons with an expert pianist
  • Prefer learning from a large curated library
  • Need structured beginner-to-advanced courses
  • Want to explore genres (pop, jazz, classical, film)

The Verdict

Flowkey is excellent for learning piano with video guidance and a massive song catalog. But if your teacher assigns a piece, or you find sheet music you want to learn, Flowkey can't help — you're limited to their library.

Piano Nova fills that gap. Upload any score — PDF, photo, or MusicXML — and practice it with tempo control, looping, and real notation display.

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