# Bandish Plus — Raag Notation Player

> Indian Classical Raag Bandish player with lyrics, notations, and adjustable playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Pradipta Das.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandish-plus/id1508253478 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pradipta Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/927565647)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandish-plus/id1508253478/reviews.md

## What is Bandish Plus?

Bandish Plus consists of various Indian Classical Raag Bandish with lyrics, notations and audio. The most important feature of Bandish Plus is the ability to playback the notations on the desired scale and tempo. The Live Piano View shows the current note being played, right on your mobile screen.

Unlike any book, where you can view only the notations. In Bandish Plus, you get the lyrics, notations and the ability to playback the notes on your desired scale and tempo. 

Bandish Plus is the perfect app for both students and teachers where they can lookup a song for lyrics or notations, with the extra benefit of listening to the actual notes.

Key Features:
- View lyrics
- View notations
- View song info
- Filter songs by alphabet or raag
- 200+ songs with notation audio
- View lyrics, notations and other info for each song
- Tanpura
- Multiple Instrument option (Piano, Harmonium & Esraj)
- Ability to change scale
- Control playback tempo
- Seek song playback to any position
- Background playback

In the free version:
- User can play 1/4th of the song
- No background playback
- Advertisements

Note:
1. All notations are taken from books written by Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande

## Key features

- Lyrics and notations display
- Adjustable scale and tempo
- Live piano note visualization
- Filter songs by alphabet or raag
- Over 200 songs with audio
- Tanpura accompaniment
- Multiple instrument options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandish-plus/id1508253478/reviews.md

### 5/5 — We pay advance app rs 799 but it not warking

*2024-10-15*

Maine 799 pay kiye hai par advance application start nahi hua ha

### 2/5 — Why

*2021-11-28*

Why to sign in with google account?

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2020-06-10*

This is a must app for anyone interested in classical music. Thanks a lot symphony for letting me know about it.

### 5/5 — Review

*2020-06-07*

This app is amazing for anyone who likes classical music. Thanks Symphony for letting me know about it.

## Frequently asked questions about Bandish Plus

### What is Bandish Plus?

Bandish Plus is a music application that provides lyrics, notations, and audio playback for various Indian Classical Raag Bandish. It allows users to adjust the scale and tempo of the playback.

### Does Bandish Plus have ads?

The free version of Bandish Plus contains advertisements. Users can experience the app without ads through in-app purchases.

### Can I play full songs in Bandish Plus for free?

In the free version of Bandish Plus, users can only play one-fourth of each song. Full song playback is available through in-app purchases.

### What instruments are supported in Bandish Plus?

Bandish Plus offers multiple instrument options for playback, including Piano, Harmonium, and Esraj. This allows users to experience the raags in different sonic contexts.

### Can Bandish Plus play music in the background?

Background playback is not available in the free version of Bandish Plus. This feature is unlocked through in-app purchases.

### What is the age rating for Bandish Plus?

Bandish Plus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning Indian Classical Music.

### On which devices can I use Bandish Plus?

Bandish Plus is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a versatile experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Bandish Plus updated?

The latest version of Bandish Plus is 2.01, last updated on April 13, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.01 — 2026-04-13

- Search improved with Hindi text

### 2.00 — 2026-03-31

- New audio engine
- Now fully offline, no login required

### 1.0 — 2020-04-26

No release notes.

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