# Pianopia: MIDI Piano Player

> Learn to Play Piano. Play any MIDI file and load custom SF2 sound samples!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mecatronium.pianopia](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mecatronium.pianopia)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mecatronium.pianopia`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mecatronium Apps
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 42,311
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (203 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-12
- **First published:** 2022-01-18
- **Publisher country:** MX
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mecatronium.pianopia)
- **Website:** [https://apps.mecatronium.com/](https://apps.mecatronium.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://apps.mecatronium.com/privacy-policy](https://apps.mecatronium.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Pianopia: MIDI Piano Player** is a free Chrome extension designed to help users learn piano interactively. It plays any MIDI file with a visually appealing falling notes interface, making it easy to follow along without prior musical experience. Users can connect their MIDI keyboards for real-time practice and customize the keyboard size to their preference.

This extension supports loading custom SF2 sound samples for a personalized playing experience. Features include full 88-key piano keyboard, super-low latency, multi-touch support, tempo adjustment, looped practice sections, and recording capabilities in MIDI format. Pianopia comes preloaded with popular classical songs and scales, providing a comprehensive learning platform. It's lightweight, ad-supported with an option to remove ads through a one-time purchase, and built for both fun and effective piano learning.

## Rankings

- #321,861 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.mecatronium.pianopia.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Pianopia for its effective piano learning tools using midi files, smooth interface, and import flexibility. The developer's responsiveness is also praised. However, several users report consistent difficulties loading .sf2 soundfont files and desire a sustain pedal feature. Other issues include lack of dynamic expression in playback, inability to connect to external midi keyboards, and export limitations after soundfont changes.

### Pros

- Excellent for learning piano with midi files and video game melodies.
- Flexible and smooth user interface with good visual features.
- Ability to import and use custom midi files and soundfonts.
- Responsive developer with prompt fixes and updates.
- Value for money with features like tempo and note display and no ads option.

### Cons

- Problems consistently loading .sf2 soundfont files across multiple users.
- Lack of sustain pedal feature, requested by several users.
- Midi file playback does not reflect dynamic levels (softness/loudness) properly.
- No capability to detect or connect to external midi keyboard key presses.
- Issues with exporting midi files after changing soundfonts.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mecatronium.pianopia)