# Bongo Beats

> HD quality bongo drum app for creating and recording music. (iPhone/iPad app by Software-Kitchen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-beats/id523481353 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Software-Kitchen](https://appshunter.io/developer/494057596)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 3.2 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-beats/id523481353/reviews.md

## What is Bongo Beats?

Treat yourself to the beautiful sounds of a RETINA display ready HD quality Bongo! A large and small drum pair with hi-quality sounds to come up with your own tune or do a nice jam with a friend! App also gives you unique features of recording your beats ,looping them and playing them back at regular or fast forward speeds! 

*****FEATURES***************** 
*HI-QUALITY BONGO SOUNDS: 
Enjoy pure, studio quality Bongo drum sounds for your enjoyment! These drums can be best enjoyed with a pair of headphones. 

*BEAUTIFUL BONGO DRUMS: 
You will enjoy the user-friendliness of playing these large RETINA display optimized bongo drums with either one or both hands. 

*RECORDING AND PLAYBACK: 
Enjoy recording your favorite beats in the Bongo Beats App! You can then play back your creations at regular or fast forward speeds. Also included is a feature to loop your beats for a continuous rhythm! 

*FOUR FUN ACCOMPANIMENT SOUNDS 
Try clicking the corners of your Bongo Beats app for other fun instrument sounds that you can record and play along with your bongo! 

Please don't forget to review if you like it!

## Key features

- High-quality bongo drum sounds
- Retina display optimized drums
- Record and playback beats
- Looping feature
- Four fun accompaniment sounds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bongo Beats - No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-beats/id523481353/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No sound.

*2014-09-06*

Does it support iPad Air???

### 5/5 — nicely done

*2013-01-16*

fast and responsive.

### 1/5 — Does not work on my iPad 3

*2012-11-05*

Can't figure out how to make it work....

### 1/5 — Does not work at all

*2012-08-14*

Unfortunately, this app does not make a sound on my 3rd gen iPad. It s not user error as I am an advanced user and all other apps have working audio. Ty's one loads fine and looks pretty, but not a single sound.

### 5/5 — 😄

*2012-07-19*

all software kitchens instruments sound great and play easily. and for fee. fantastic!

### 5/5 — Bongo lover

*2012-06-02*

Liked this app a lot.  User friendly and easy to use.  A very good app for kids to play on iPhone than just games all the time.

### 5/5 — Fun for the kids

*2012-05-30*

Good app with nice graphics and realistic sounds. 
I like apps by Software Kitchen, they have good musical instrument simulation.

### 5/5 — Bango beats

*2012-05-20*

Very nicely designed app

### 1/5 — No sound

*2012-05-16*

Doesn't make any sound when you hit the bongos. Kind of pointless then...

## Frequently asked questions about Bongo Beats

### What are the main features of Bongo Beats?

Bongo Beats offers high-quality bongo drum sounds, a user-friendly interface optimized for Retina displays, and the ability to record, loop, and play back your beats. It also includes four fun accompaniment sounds.

### Can I record my bongo sessions with Bongo Beats?

Yes, Bongo Beats allows you to record your favorite beats. You can then play them back at regular or fast-forward speeds, and even loop them for a continuous rhythm.

### Does Bongo Beats have ads?

No, Bongo Beats is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted music creation experience.

### What devices is Bongo Beats compatible with?

Bongo Beats is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Bongo Beats?

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

### How often is Bongo Beats updated?

Bongo Beats was last updated on May 23, 2012, to version 1.1. It was initially released on May 15, 2012.

### What is the user rating for Bongo Beats?

Bongo Beats has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 15 ratings.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Bongo Beats?

Yes, Bongo Beats does offer in-app purchases, although the specific details of these purchases are not provided in the app's description.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2012-05-23

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2012-05-15

No release notes.

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