# Darbuka - Hand drum

> Virtual darbuka hand drum app for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmytro Denys.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-hand-drum/id590663282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dmytro Denys](https://appshunter.io/developer/429279016)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Released: 2013-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-hand-drum/id590663282/reviews.md

## What is Darbuka?

The darbuka is a goblet shaped hand drum used mostly in the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. Turn your device into a darbuka drum that you can play with your fingers. 

Features:
• record the music you're playing
• share your records
• universal app, support iPhone, iPad

## Key features

- Virtual darbuka drum
- Finger drumming interface
- Music recording
- Share recordings
- Universal app support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-hand-drum/id590663282/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Diva💜

*2025-11-10, version 2.3.4*

Amazing bacim amazing

### 1/5 — Yavaş

*2025-04-09, version 2.3.4*

Tepki süresi gerçekten çok geç. Maksimum 10 dakika katlanılabilir.

### 1/5 — why is it Ukraine made?

*2025-04-06, version 2.3.4*

i dont get it ? isnt it طبلة Arabic

### 5/5 — Éclaté

*2025-03-22, version 2.3.4*

Très bien

### 5/5 — Noice

*2025-03-10, version 2.3.4*

Please put more instructions for this

### 1/5 — Super high latency / delay, unplayable

*2025-03-09*

Nice concept, not sure why it looks like a skin and not a transparent head, since it shows lug nuts, but whatever.
They issue is the Deeley/latency makes it unplayable.
Sounds ok, has the three or 4 sounds that come from this type of drum, has a had mutating button, but that’s usually up in the corner, should be triggered via multi touch. Just not a playable drum, so don’t bother.

### 1/5 — Big ping

*2025-01-12, version 2.3.4*

App has a big ping problem creator should fix them apart from this good enough

### 5/5 — banger

*2024-12-21, version 2.3.4*

incroyable

### 1/5 — Advertisement

*2024-06-01, version 2.3.3*

I paid it but it’s impossible to restore the purchase and remove the advertisement?!

### 5/5 — Good simulation!

*2021-04-19*

What can I say? A flat iPad and iPhone cannot be a darbuka, but if you are out and about and feel like getting a tempo going then this simulation should scratch that itch! It has a nice recording function that you can save and replay previously recorded rhythms. Yup! I am enjoying this app to the fullest!

**Developer response:** Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience.

## Frequently asked questions about Darbuka

### What is Darbuka - Hand drum?

Darbuka - Hand drum is a mobile application that simulates a darbuka, a goblet-shaped hand drum popular in the Middle East and North Africa. It allows users to play rhythms using their fingers on their device.

### Can I record music with Darbuka - Hand drum?

Yes, Darbuka - Hand drum allows you to record the music you play. You can then share these recordings with others.

### What devices does Darbuka - Hand drum support?

Darbuka - Hand drum is a universal app and supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Darbuka - Hand drum?

Darbuka - Hand drum has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and above.

### Does Darbuka - Hand drum have ads?

Yes, Darbuka - Hand drum contains advertisements.

### How often is Darbuka - Hand drum updated?

The latest version of Darbuka - Hand drum is 2.3.6, and it was last updated on January 25, 2026. Updates typically occur to improve performance and add features.

### What is the user rating for Darbuka - Hand drum?

Darbuka - Hand drum has a user rating of 3.1 stars based on 11 ratings.

### Is Darbuka - Hand drum free to download?

Yes, Darbuka - Hand drum is free to download. However, it does offer in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.6 — 2026-01-25

2.3.6:
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability
2.3.2:
• UI improvements
2.3.0:
• Reduce drum ping / Improved drum responsiveness
• Asking Permission to Track, for ads purposes
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability

### 2.3.5 — 2026-01-15

2.3.5:
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability
2.3.2:
• UI improvements
2.3.0:
• Reduce drum ping / Improved drum responsiveness
• Asking Permission to Track, for ads purposes
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability

### 2.3.4 — 2024-12-02

2.3.4:
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability
2.3.2:
• UI improvements
2.3.0:
• Reduce drum ping / Improved drum responsiveness
• Asking Permission to Track, for ads purposes
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability

### 2.3.3 — 2022-04-13

2.3.3:
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability
2.3.2:
• UI improvements
2.3.0:
• Reduce drum ping / Improved drum responsiveness
• Asking Permission to Track, for ads purposes
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability

### 2.3.2 — 2022-04-02

2.3.2:
• UI improvements
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability
2.3.1:
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability
2.3.0:
• Reduce drum ping / Improved drum responsiveness
• Asking Permission to Track, for ads purposes
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Updated third-party frameworks to improve stability

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