# Bheema Tanpura

> Digital tanpura synthesizer for Hindustani classical music practice and performance. (iPhone/iPad app by Mukunda Haveri Srinivasa Murthy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bheema-tanpura/id888261258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mukunda Haveri Srinivasa Murthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/888261261)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bheema-tanpura/id888261258/reviews.md

## What is Bheema Tanpura?

Bheema Tanpura, is a concert quality tanpura synthesiser. The app supports 2 accurately tuned/synthesised, tanpuras each with 6 strings and other advanced controls, all on a single page.

I am a signal processing engineer by profession and Hindustani classical singer by passion. I have developed this app after rigorous analysis of the resonance of instrument. Connect your device to good speakers and enjoy the sound in high fidelity. Ideally place the speakers at least 3 to 4 feet away for the best effect.

This version contains several digitized tanpura profiles. Use them and adjust the tempo/pluck-style to get the best combination that suits your taste. Two full octaves are now supported. Use the higher pitches with caution as they may sound  little shrill and are suitable for use only with instruments.

 * About Bheema Tanpura  *

"This application takes its name from one of the greatest hindustani classical singers of our times, Pt Bhimsen Joshi, the maestro of Kiraana School of North-Indian classical music. He has been an inspiration for me and I belong to his school of Music; this software is a tribute to that great personality"


Enjoy the Naada of your new pair of tanpuras
Mukunda

## Key features

- Concert quality tanpura synthesizer
- Accurately tuned and synthesized tanpuras
- 6 strings per tanpura with advanced controls
- Supports two full octaves
- Digitized tanpura profiles
- Adjustable tempo and pluck-style

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bheema-tanpura/id888261258/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Must read this problem .

*2026-04-18*

Why 4 star ?
This app is good and also has good voice quality . Very bad bugging . App clashes  while taping on other features in the app . Cannot change to Shadja , Madhyamam 😒
Please help

### 1/5 — Issue with Bheema Tanpura App-Buttons not working

*2026-04-16*

Dear support team, 
I’ve Purchased the Bheema tanpura app (₹499) last week but facing an issue, the play button works, but other buttons aren’t responding. Please help resolve this.

Thank you

### 1/5 — App broken - does not work

*2025-07-21*

The app opens, but almost every button in the app will crash it.

### 5/5 — App crashing

*2024-06-10*

Hi 
App is crashing on click on Pa in Bheema Pro. Please fix this. I have a list of issues, lmk if I can share the same

### 1/5 — Useless app

*2024-05-21*

Please don’t purchase m. Most tabs don’t work. Completely useless

### 1/5 — Keeps quitting all the time. After upgrading from lite to pro, it is a waste

*2024-05-02*

The app keeps Quitting every now and then only after I upgraded from lite to pro. So disappointing to see that the app keeps quitting if you dial any parameters.

### 5/5 — Having some issues

*2023-12-06*

Sound is very good but i am not able to change pa and ma and ni 
Automatically it is sated on pa 
Only i can change scale 
Setting save and resets tanpura changing miraj or mono its not going to change also 
Only scale one is working
I have i phone 13 
Recently having this problem

### 3/5 — Suddenly stopped

*2023-11-28*

I purchased this Tanpura liking the Naad compared to other apps but suddenly stopped playing when I locked then later not playing .this makes it not dependable for concerts. Can u pls confirm how this will be resolved.currently app not working just after a day of purchase

### 4/5 — Very happy with the tone, problem with the app

*2021-06-07*

First of all I would say, I am extremely happy with this Tanpura. It is very precise and fires perfectly in the work that I do. The tones and the harmonics are very well achieved. 

My problem is, 
I am using this all on iPhone 11 and whenever I start the app, it plays perfectly fine and the moment I switch to a different app, let’s say what’s all or google email to do something else and switch back to Bheema Tanpura, the app never plays back the audio. It always shows that it is playing, I can click on all the different parameters etc but the sound won’t be audible. I have to kill the app every time and restart it again to use. 

Please fix this as this is very annoying and interrupts between the creative process while working. 

Once again, I love the sound.

### 5/5 — Best tanpura amongst all

*2020-04-25*

I bought this even after having itablapro. This tanpura is better as it has gaps for mids and lows so that our voice can find space and fit in it . It’s closer to natural tanpura in a way . Thanks developer sir!

## Frequently asked questions about Bheema Tanpura

### What is Bheema Tanpura?

Bheema Tanpura is a digital synthesizer designed to emulate the sound of a concert-quality tanpura, an essential instrument for Hindustani classical music.

### How much does Bheema Tanpura cost?

Bheema Tanpura is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does Bheema Tanpura have ads?

No, Bheema Tanpura does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices is Bheema Tanpura available on?

Bheema Tanpura is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Bheema Tanpura updated?

The latest version of Bheema Tanpura was released on August 12, 2015. While the app has not seen recent updates, it offers a stable experience for its users.

### What is the age rating for Bheema Tanpura?

Bheema Tanpura has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What makes Bheema Tanpura's sound quality special?

Developed by a signal processing engineer and classical singer, the app focuses on rigorous analysis of the instrument's resonance to provide high-fidelity sound. Users are advised to connect to good speakers for the best experience.

### Can I adjust the tanpura sound in Bheema Tanpura?

Yes, Bheema Tanpura allows you to adjust the tempo and pluck-style to find the best combination that suits your taste. It also supports two full octaves.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2015-08-12

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

* Continue audio playback along with other audio apps
* Audio assets internally organised for further expansion
* Switching the tanpura in stereo mode

### 3.0.110 — 2015-04-10

* Prices reduced for the PRO version !!! Thanks for the overwhelming response during the anniversary sale.

### 2.0 — 2014-08-07

*New audio generation algorithms with support for stereo profiles
*All new stereo profile included, you can try relaxation with headphones at low volume.
*Smooth audio level transitions.

### 1.1 — 2014-07-28

* Swara selection for iPad versions sorted out
* Minor GUI changes

### 1.0 — 2014-06-20

No release notes.

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## More apps by Mukunda Haveri Srinivasa Murthy

- [Bheema Tanpura Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bheema-tanpura-lite/id904526125)

All apps by Mukunda Haveri Srinivasa Murthy: https://appshunter.io/developer/888261261

## Related topics

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