Real Piano Keyboard: 88-Key Piano App

Real Piano Keyboard is a music app by Bhima Apps that lets you play a full 88-key digital piano on your Android device. It is designed to be simple enough for beginners while offering advanced features for experienced players, including multiple instruments, recording, and MIDI support. The app has been available since 2015 and received its latest update, version 2.7, in August 2025, which refined the experience for modern devices.

Beyond the piano, the app includes four instrument sounds—acoustic piano, electric piano, synthesizer, and guitar—plus a bonus tabla for percussion. You can record your performances and play them back in the dedicated My Recordings section. The interface is optimized for tablets and multi-window mode, making it a flexible tool for practice, composition, or casual play. The app is free with ads and offers in-app purchases for additional content.

When it comes to privacy, the app requests a set of permissions that are worth reviewing. It needs network access (INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE) for ads and possibly cloud features, a WAKE_LOCK to keep the screen on during long sessions, and WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE to save your recordings. It also uses Google's push messaging (C2DM) and install referral services. These permissions are typical for a free ad-supported app, but users who are strict about data access may want to consider them. The app is rated Everyone and has been installed over a million times, with a current rating of about 4.06 based on 6,241 ratings.

Key features

• Full 88-key piano layout spanning A0 to C8, including 52 white and 36 black keys
• Four instruments: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer, and Guitar
• Record and playback your performances with the built-in recorder
• Multi-touch support and note aftertouch for expressive playing
• MIDI track support for connecting with other music tools
• Bonus Tabla instrument for adding percussive rhythms
• Volume control and studio-quality sound
• Optimized for tablets and multi-window mode

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file. The file size is not listed, but it should be a few megabytes.
2. When your browser asks, allow it to install unknown apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting in your device's security settings.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notification bar or file manager.
4. Tap 'Install' and wait for the process to complete.
5. Once installed, tap 'Open' to launch Real Piano Keyboard. The app requires Android 6.0 or higher.

This app is ideal for piano beginners who want a simple way to practice on their phone, music teachers who need a portable instrument for demonstrations, and hobbyists who enjoy experimenting with different sounds and recording their own compositions.

If you want to keep your recordings private, consider using the app's built-in storage and avoid granting unnecessary permissions like location—though the app does request storage access, you can revoke it after saving your files.

Real Piano Keyboard offers a solid, feature-rich piano experience for Android users, with a full keyboard, multiple instruments, and recording capabilities. While the ads and permission requests may be a minor drawback, the app's versatility and free price point make it a worthwhile choice for anyone looking to play piano on the go.