# Cajon! — Authentic drumming experience

> Realistic virtual cajon drumming app with percussion, recording, and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Drum Starz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cajon/id590264710 (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 18 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +9
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cajon/id590264710/reviews.md

## What is Cajon!?

The cajon is thought to have originated in Peru, where African slaves used old packing crates to replace their native drums.

Cajon! Free features 6 different professionally recorded high fidelity cajons to play. You can also add 5 different percussion instruments that can be played along with the cajon including congas, bongos, timbales and more.

Realistic features of Cajon! Free combine to give you an authentic drumming experience. The pitch changes slightly depending on where you hit the cajon. Also, the volume responds to your touch; the harder you tap, the louder it sounds. Playing rolls is as easy as swirling your finger, simply adjusting the roll speed by how fast or slow you swirl. 
 
A unique addition to Cajon! Free is the ability to choose any color you desire for the cajon. Other great features include adjustments for pitch, reverb, delay, and touch sensitivity, multi-track recording, ability to share and export your recordings (optional in-app purchase), and so much more! There are also 16 PlayAlong Beats, 15 unique Drum Beats and 11 Music Beats to play along to, as well as 11 different metronome sounds.

Utilizing decades of real drum experience and the latest technology, Cajon! Free is the perfect app for cajon players of all ages and experience!

FEATURES:

- 5 professionally recorded 44.1 khz high fidelity cajons, with more to come 
- 5 different percussion instruments to choose from including congas, bongos, timbales, cowbell/woodblock, and snare/cymbal
- Slider control for different cajon color choices 
- The harder you hit the drums, the louder they sound! 
- Drum Pitch Sensitivity - the pitch changes depending on where you strike the cajon, just like a real cajon 
- Reverb and Delay Controls - slider adjustments allows limitless drum sounds 
- Pitch Control - lower or raise the pitch of the drums 
- Realistic visual effects
- Retina Display for both iPad and iPhone for incredibly crisp graphics 
- 15 Drum Beats and 11 Music Beats to play along to, with more to come! 
- PlayAlong Beats: 16 new loops with basic bass drum, hi-hat or snare beats, to play along for added rhythmic expression!
- Realistic Rolls - simply swirl your finger around to create slower or faster rolls 
- Double Beat drum feature with slider adjustment 
- 11 Metronome Sounds and 4 Time Signatures to choose from, with BPM adjustment 
- Multi-track recording - easily add or delete tracks, save and loop recordings 
- Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter
- Export your recordings to your computer (optional in-app purchase)
- Lefty Mode - reverse the entire drum layout 
- Play along to the music on your iPod 
- Adjust volume for metronome and beat sounds

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## Key features

- 6 high-fidelity cajons
- 5 additional percussion instruments
- Realistic touch sensitivity and pitch response
- Multi-track recording and export
- Customizable cajon colors
- Play-along beats and metronome

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cajon/id590264710/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Die App ist OK, nur

*2021-04-15, version 1.4*

Auf Dauer nervt die Werbun.

### 1/5 — Delays

*2020-11-09*

Major delay in timing.

### 3/5 — Anúncios irritantes

*2017-03-27*

O app tem uma boa resposta, mas os anúncios entram na frente da tela o tempo inteiro, como posso usar o app com essas propagandas? 
Desinstalando já!

### 1/5 — Uhmm..

*2015-03-26*

This is the worst music app I have ever used. The cajon sounds like a maraca mixed with a Star Wars laser cannon

### 1/5 — Worst App

*2014-08-29*

It automatically opened advertisement seven times without my interaction. Tapping the drums took me to other advertisements instead of producing music.

### 1/5 — Não é um cajón, tampouco

*2013-06-27*

Como vários dos aplicativos já resenhados por mim, os samplers utilizados não foram nada felizes, mesmo. Neste, houve uma preocupação por refletir a altura do som percutido nas diferentes partes do instrumento: ponto positivo. Contudo, o lag sentido entre o toque e o som emitido se faz sentir, o que afeta a confiança no instrumento na hora de acompanhar. Os beats embutidos para autoacompanhamento não foram escolhidos para ressaltar o cajón, mais parecem uma salada de gêneros e o instrumento principal - o cajón - é mais um. Finalmente, embora o bongó se utiliza muito como parceiro do cajón, não foi desta vez que representou uma vantagem. Resumo: não existe um cajón aí nesse aplicativo, mesmo, nem de perto nem de longe.

### 2/5 — Schon wieder-_-

*2013-02-03, version 1.0*

Wie alle anderen cajon Apps ist auch diese zu eigentlich fast gar nichts nütze, aber weil hier wenigstens ein Paar nette Sachen drin' sind gebe ich 2Sterne.       STRENGT EUCH MAL AN UND MACHT EINE CAJON APP DIE AUCH ZU ETWAS NÜTZE IST!!!

### 5/5 — AMAZING!!

*2013-01-30*

This app rocks! Tons of really cool features, and great sound and graphics......absolutely the best Cajon app out there!

## Frequently asked questions about Cajon!

### Does Cajon! have ads?

Yes, Cajon! contains advertisements. This is common for free music apps that offer in-app purchases for additional features.

### What devices does Cajon! support?

Cajon! is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers Retina Display support for crisp graphics on compatible devices.

### How much does Cajon! cost?

Cajon! is free to download and use. However, there is an optional in-app purchase available for exporting recordings.

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

Cajon! has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences.

### How often is Cajon! updated?

The latest version of Cajon! is 1.6, and it was last updated on July 16, 2024. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### Can I play along to my own music with Cajon!?

Yes, Cajon! allows you to play along to the music on your iPod. This feature helps you practice with your favorite tracks.

### What makes Cajon! realistic?

Cajon! offers realistic features like pitch changing based on where you hit the drum and volume responding to touch intensity. It also includes realistic visual effects and customizable sound controls.

### Can I record my drumming sessions in Cajon!?

Yes, Cajon! supports multi-track recording. You can easily add, delete, save, and loop your recordings within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.2 — 2026-09-08

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.7.1 — 2026-09-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.7 — 2026-09-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.6 — 2024-07-16

Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2023-05-25

Stability improvements and bug fixes

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- [Conga Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conga-drums/id473562183)
- [Hand Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-drums/id476913839)
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- [Bongos!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos/id483719120)

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

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