# Congas

> Realistic conga drum simulator with 18 high-quality sounds for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Skunk Brothers GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congas/id441121036 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 360 App Store ratings · 199 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2011-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congas/id441121036/reviews.md

## What is Congas?

The ultimate Congas for your iPhone and iPad with 18 professionally recorded and mastered sounds: Depending where you hit the congas, the sounds varies!

It doesn’t matter if you are a professional musician, want to become one or just want to drum for fun - you should get this app!

Features:

⇒ 18 high quality conga samples
⇒ More percussion: Cowbell and sticks
⇒ Professionally recorded & mastered sounds
⇒ No latency for fast and exact playing!
⇒ Optimized for iPhone / iPad speakers, headphones and external speakers
⇒ Supports multitasking: Play along with your own music
⇒ HD Retina Graphics for iPhone, iPod touch and the new iPad
⇒ 2 Apps in 1: Universal App for iPhone AND iPad

To play along with your own music, start the music on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and start the app.


Important: If you can't hear anything on your device, please make sure, you turned up the ringtone volume and enabled application sounds in the iPhone settings menu.

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Make sure to leave a comment with ideas and wishes for future versions in your review!

Visit our homepage:
http://www.skunkbrothers.com

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## Key features

- 18 high-quality conga samples
- Cowbell and sticks percussion
- Professionally recorded & mastered sounds
- No latency for fast playing
- Supports multitasking with own music
- Universal App for iPhone and iPad

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Congas Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Congas?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 🎉 Great for kids
- 🎶 Good sound quality
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Gets boring after a while
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No sound on some devices
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Buttons and controls not always responsive

**Most requested features**

- More instruments and sounds
- Ability to record and save performances
- Tutorials or lessons for beginners
- Improved responsiveness and accuracy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 199)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congas/id441121036/reviews.md

### 1/5 — where did it go

*2021-08-10, version 1.6.1*

i wanna play congas :(

### 1/5 — Needs updated

*2018-05-31, version 1.6.1*

Developers didn’t update to work on 11.0 OS

### 5/5 — FUNKEN LOVE IT!!!

*2017-04-17, version 1.6.1*

For an iPhone app on congaS it's nice to have!!!!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2016-11-09, version 1.6.1*

Fun

### 5/5 — Super fun

*2016-07-27, version 1.6.1*

Love this app. Keeps kids entertained

### 5/5 — Gaming

*2015-10-06, version 1.6.1*

This is a good game  and I really like this game.

### 4/5 — Good for a freebie

*2015-08-14, version 1.6.1*

Nice

### 5/5 — Good

*2015-07-19, version 1.6.1*

Fun

### 5/5 — Rate

*2015-02-11, version 1.6.1*

Awesome

### 5/5 — My son loves it

*2015-02-10, version 1.6.1*

I rarely give my phone to my son but when we go out and gets antsy I let him use this app. He is 2 and a half

## Frequently asked questions about Congas

### What is this app?

This app is a realistic conga drum simulator for iPhone and iPad. It features 18 professionally recorded and mastered conga sounds, plus cowbell and sticks. The app is designed for low latency, allowing for fast and exact playing, and supports multitasking so you can play along with your own music.

### What are the key features?

Key features include 18 high-quality conga samples, additional percussion like cowbell and sticks, professionally recorded and mastered sounds, zero latency for precise playing, optimization for various speaker setups, multitasking support for playing with your own music, and HD Retina graphics. It's a universal app for both iPhone and iPad.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and use, indicating a 'free with in-app purchases' monetization model. While the core functionality is available, additional content or features might be accessible through in-app purchases.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a universal app, meaning it is compatible with both iPhone and iPad. It is optimized for iPhone, iPod touch, and the new iPad, and features HD Retina graphics for these devices.

### Who would enjoy using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in drumming, whether you are a professional musician, aspiring to become one, or simply want to drum for fun. Its realistic sounds and responsive interface make it enjoyable for all skill levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2012-12-04

Hotfix: App crashed when started with airplane mode or not connected to Wi-Fi.

### 1.6 — 2012-08-03

- Recorded new sounds for better sound quality. External speakers or headphones recommended!

### 1.5.1 — 2012-05-25

* new background
* improvement of stability and performance

### 1.5 — 2012-03-28

* Added full retina support for the new iPad and its high resolution display
* Several minor improvements

### 1.4.3 — 2012-02-03

* small bugfix

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All apps by Skunk Brothers GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614

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