# Bongos! — Play the Bongos and Conga

> Realistic bongo and conga drumming simulator with high-quality sounds and interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Drum Starz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos/id483719120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos/id483719120/reviews.md

## What is Bongos!?

Now anyone can play the bongos anytime, anywhere with Bongos! Featuring high quality sounds and graphics, Bongos! Free is the ultimate drumming app for the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You can play the Bongos, a Bongo Jam, and Bongos and Conga together.

Play alone, to the metronome with 43 different sounds, or to our unique Pocket Beats and Loops. You can even play along to your favorite music on your iPod! 

With features including 3D visual effects, low latency, slide-and-play, pitch control, ability to share and export your recordings (optional in-app purchase), drum rolls and more, you'll sound like a pro from the moment you start playing. Bongos! is the grooviest drum app ever! 

FEATURES: 
• 3 different screens to choose from, all professionally recorded in high quality 16-bit stereo: Bongos, Bongo Jam, and Bongos and Conga. 
• 3 Unique Playing Zones on each drum create a realistic sounding drum 
• Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter
• Export your recordings to your computer (optional in-app purchase)
• Visual 3D effect when drums are hit maximizes the drumming experience 
• Metronome with 43 sounds to choose from and variable speed switch (BPM) 
• 67 Pocket Beats and Loops to play along to
• PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression! 
• Slide your finger between the drums 
• Shake your device to play sounds to your favorite music 
• Play drum heads simultaneously 
• Play along with your favorite music by easily accessing your iPod music right from within Bongos! Free
• Volume controls for both the drum sounds and music 
• Pitch control allows for unlimited drum sounds 
• Rolls on drums with variable speed adjustment (BPM) 
• Using headphones will allow you to fully enjoy the high quality sounds of Bongos! Free

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## Key features

- High-quality 16-bit stereo sounds
- Realistic 3D visual effects
- Play along to your music
- Metronome with 43 sounds
- 67 Pocket Beats and Loops
- Share and export recordings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bongos! Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos/id483719120/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Needs Better Instructions

*2024-12-08*

Nice App, Good Sound but can not easily / at all export the music file (produced from the recording) to my iPhone 16pro..  Export button does not go directly to the app store for purchase.  The Bongos! App export option should be listed nearby the regular app.  I need help.

### 1/5 — Bongo

*2024-07-28*

Drums wit lotta ads every time you switch a setting ads pop up even randomly while paying bongos n such. Tooo many interruptions

### 5/5 — Good Game

*2024-01-13*

Just How Will The Game Be Terrible? There’s Not Much Hispanic Music But It’s Great. Also Can You Add Cajōn? It’s Nice To Be Peruvian Again.

### 5/5 — bongos

*2022-02-14, version 1.9*

my friend hates this app

### 5/5 — Timbales

*2020-08-23*

I was wondering if you could make a app just for timbales wich are high pitch drums use in Latin music...I love this app but I also wanted you guys to make an timbales app so I just wanted to let you know that...I’m 14 years old greetings from 🇵🇷puerto rico

### 5/5 — I would recommend!

*2020-06-16*

This is such a fun app to mess around with! It’s the best bongo game ever! I love it so much! Though it is a bit confusing when you record and go back to the settings. But, it’s not enough to take off a star! Get this now before you regret not getting it it’s amazing!

### 5/5 — Make option to drum pads

*2017-11-23*

Can you make the app convert to drum pads?
This will make it easier to play
The graphics are brilliant but need to convert for better playing.

Thanx

### 5/5 — Great

*2016-05-08*

It's great

### 1/5 — Ads! Ads! Ads!

*2016-02-15*

You like ads!? You've got the app for it! 

You like bongo drums? Find another app. 

You can tap a bongo once or twice but hideous ads pop up constantly, you cannot keep any rhythm going, or play along with anything, because of the ADS!  

So, because you can't play more than like two seconds at a time, it's an absolute waste of time. 

There's a free app called Real Drum, which has bongos, and other drum sets, for free, and you are not deluged with ads. I hate pop up ads worse than anything, and I understand advertising pays for the free stuff, but to put it in the middle of what you are doing, rather than on the top or bottom, well it defeats the purpose. Know what? I can't read the ads, because I deleted the app. Pointless!!!

### 1/5 — Piece of  ^¥€!

*2015-08-28*

I usually don't bother to review bad apps, I just delete them. But every once in a while an app comes along that is so bad it really leaves me no choice but to do my civic duty and save you all some pain and agony by telling you how terrible it is. I don't know what the bongos sound like because they are unplayable. Hit a drum, get an ad. Hit the other drum, go directly to the App Store.

## Frequently asked questions about Bongos!

### What devices is Bongos! compatible with?

Bongos! is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It offers a high-quality drumming experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### Can I play Bongos! offline?

While the app offers features like playing along to your iPod music, the core drumming functionality and access to metronome and beats can be used offline. Sharing and exporting recordings may require an internet connection.

### How does Bongos! compare to other drum apps?

Bongos! stands out with its high-quality 16-bit stereo sounds, realistic 3D visual effects, and the unique ability to play along to your own music library. It also offers a variety of beats and loops for practice.

### What is the age rating for Bongos!?

Bongos! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and up. The app focuses on musical exploration and creative expression.

### How often is Bongos! updated?

The latest version of Bongos! was released on May 24, 2023. Updates typically focus on improving performance, adding new features, or enhancing existing ones based on user feedback.

### What are the in-app purchases in Bongos!?

The primary in-app purchase for Bongos! is the ability to export your recordings to your computer. This allows you to save and share your musical creations beyond the app.

### What makes the sounds in Bongos! high quality?

The app features professionally recorded 16-bit stereo sounds for the bongos and congas. This ensures a realistic and immersive audio experience for the user.

### Can I adjust the speed of drum rolls in Bongos!?

Yes, Bongos! allows for variable speed adjustment of drum rolls using BPM (beats per minute). This feature provides greater control and realism for advanced drumming techniques.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-05-24

Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 1.9 — 2017-08-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for compatibility with new releases of iOS

### 1.8 — 2014-06-04

- minor bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2014-02-24

- Improved bongos sounds
- 16 new percussion loops to play along to (83 total in app) 
- 20 new metronome sounds (43 total in app)
- Unlocked all sounds and multi-track recording

### 1.6 — 2013-03-07

PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression!

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- [Conga Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conga-drums/id473562183)
- [Hand Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-drums/id476913839)
- [Djembe!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe/id480770201)

All apps by Drum Starz: https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766

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