# iShala — user reviews > 54 indexed App Store user reviews of iShala by Swar Systems, rated 4.60/5 from 156 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishala/id366107163/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishala/id366107163.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 125 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 5 ## Newest reviews (16 of 54) ### 2/5 — Speed adjustment *2026-04-08* While using tabla, there is no option to automatically adjust the speed mid way. All I have to do is close the app, restart it which is only when you get the speed option. Once set, it cannot be changed mid way. That is very irritating and illogical! **Developer response:** Hi Ashwini, You can easily adjust the speed by going to Global tab (click on the image of instruments before play button), and there use the various options. Speed slider would be a good way of increasing to your like. Let us know in case you need more assistance with this by emailing support@swarsystems.com ### 2/5 — Big problem in app *2026-01-16* “Every time a call comes in or any video reel plays, after that the volume goes down. Then I have to remove the app from recent apps and restart it for the sound to come back. I am facing this problem even though this is a paid app. It needs to be fixed.” ### 4/5 — Manjira speed x *2026-01-10* Why is the speed multiplier not working? ### 3/5 — I really like this app — However, there are a few issues and suggestions. *2025-10-23* It’s super useful and sounds great! However, there are a few issues and suggestions that could make it even better: Please bring back the fixed tempo speed options like in older versions, and add +5 / –5 buttons for quick adjustments. The tabla lags twice if I change the tempo while it’s playing — would be great if that could be smoother. When I pause an individual instrument, it should stay paused even when I press the global play/pause button. Right now, everything starts playing again. The manjira (bell) sound on Sam is too low — please make it louder or give us a volume control for it. Thanks for keeping this app updated — a few tweaks and it’ll be perfect! ### 3/5 — The interface is not great *2025-06-11, version 5.0.4* The beat count where it says “Dha dhin na” is split into multiple lines .. there is literally no explanation of anything.. on aesthetics the less said the better .. look at other iPhone or iPad apps out there .. you’re way behind in the UI … kind of expected - I regret to say this . ### 2/5 — Feeling Cheated! *2025-06-10* On the screenshots of the app, you can see it’s Pro, that’s what I expected after purchasing, but turns out it’s the Standard version with very less features, they want you to pay almost the same amount again to get all the features, if you’re not selling the Pro version on the app store, why put the false screenshot with Pro on it when it’s actually the Standard version with very less features 1. The sessions feature doesn’t save the instruments you want to play, it plays everything all at once 2. The sound quality is not good, improper sampled instruments that result in sound that isn’t clean as you would hope 3. The manual harmonium option and all other instruments are locked behind the pro version This has honestly been a very bad experience, 2 minutes into using the app and I knew I’ve wasted my money, this isn’t what the company promised on the app store, why not directly sell the Pro version if you’re advertising it on the screenshots, FALSE ADVERTISING! DO NOT BUY iTablaPro is way better than this ### 4/5 — Kindy Fixed this two things. *2025-05-10* Tanpura sound is not that great like itablapro app & the tabla sound is not clear. Detail is missing on tabla’s sound. **Developer response:** It looks like it's a known iOS 17 issue. Please check this link for a fix: https://www.getdroidtips.com/fix-ios-17-bluetooth-issue/ ### 3/5 — Needs improvement *2025-01-27* 1. Bol of taals are not what my guru taught so more options should be added which are common bol for a taal. Example : teental bols - Dha dhin dhin dha, dha dhin dhin dha, na tin tin ta, tete dhin dhin dha. 2. No option to write the notes for alankar etc in harmonium other than recording option. There should be an option to create alankar or any melody including the taal/beats selecting specific notes (dragging the notes or writing) without recording which then can be listened in harmonium voice along with any taal and also saved for future. I thought this feature was there in Pro version and that’s why I bought that but disappointed now. 3. There should be a user guide also included in the app. For example : explanation for spacing option in tanpura and other features. 4. I don’t see play option for already recorded sounds. Also no edit option for recorded to match with beats. There should be an option to play your own recordings in the main menu along with other taals/sargam etc with bols/notes so that I can see how it’s playing. I paid for pro version but not happy as nothing much compared to standard version. I hope your team will include these features and take feedback from customers to improve the app. Thanks ### 4/5 — Bluetooth not connecting *2024-07-31* App’s audio is not connecting to bluetooth where as all other apps are working fine on the phone **Developer response:** Sorry about that. We just posted a new update (4.0.14) that should solve the problem. ### 4/5 — Doesn’t produce sound to external speaker *2024-07-31* After latest update I am facing trouble to get sound on my external speaker from this app. Please sort this issue **Developer response:** Sorry about that. We just posted a new update (4.0.14) that should solve the problem. ### 2/5 — Bought this looking for Logic Pro Ipad compatibility *2024-07-25* It seems like at one point you had it. Why would you remove the plugin functionality? ### 3/5 — Problem with iOS 17.1.1 *2023-11-26* your app iShala has 2 annoying bugs in iOS 17.1.1.: the sound doesn't come trough Bluetooth speakers though the speaker is connected to the telephone (iPhone 14 pro max) The app blocks the Bluetooth port, so that the other apps cannot send their sound content to the Bluetooth speaker. Please fix these bugs Regards Mahmoud ### 3/5 — App needs an update *2023-09-22* It has been working fine for all these years. But after os17 update. The app doesn’t connect to a Bluetooth device correctly. You can only use this one the phone speaker and not on an actual speaker **Developer response:** It looks like it's a known iOS 17 issue. Please check this link for a fix: https://www.getdroidtips.com/fix-ios-17-bluetooth-issue/ ### 2/5 — Application crashed frequently *2023-07-09* All is well just application crashed very frequently. **Developer response:** Sorry about that. We'll be releasing a new update within the coming days that should fix the issue ### 2/5 — App needs huge improvements for iOS *2023-05-08* The app is handy for doing riyaz no doubt, but for the price which you’re charging people for buying this app, it needs a lot of work for iOS platform. It keeps crashing everytime a user tries to change any settings. There is no point in spending $10 for premium on top of the $13 for the basic download of the app if it fails to stay open while doing riyaz. Please work on updating this app for iOS platform. **Developer response:** Hi, sorry about the problems you are facing. Please email us to support@swarsystems.com and we'll assist you swiftly. ### 4/5 — Can’t tune avroha strings in Swar Mandal. *2022-08-25* Great app. Amazing for practice. Please fix this bug. I can not tune the Swar Mandal for avroha. I can tune for only Aroha. I’ll immediately update 4stars to 5. :) **Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the positive review (they are so rare;-). We tried the Tune option in Swarmandal tab, and are able to change the strings for both Aroha and Avaroha. Does that not work at your end?Just one thing you may have missed is that the Manual strings option displays the strings according to the last button pressed (Aroha or Avaroha). If this doesn't help, please email us to support@swarsystems.com ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Some problems in this aap *2025-09-20* There is major problem in this application. I open this app and close after use but when I start my Kia seltos car the app automatically starts in car player with Bluetooth and I can’t control my player and can’t picking up and talking via car player. I talked with Kia company they asked me its app’s problem or iPhone problem. Also I talked with iPhone service manager they asked me it’s third party app and it’s their problem. Please resolve this problem immediately. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2024-05-31, version 4.0.11* It does not even allow you to change your speed or tempo on tabla. Stays at one speed. Not worth! ### 1/5 — Why pay for premium *2024-02-27* If the app is a paid app and i have already paid ₹1499 towards the purchase then why should i be charged for the premium feature again. It should naturally be included with the app. If not then there is no use of purchasing the app in the first place. **Developer response:** A Premium option by definition gives you additional functionality. A car may have additional options, but you still do pay for the car, right? Giving a one star review for that is not correct. ### 1/5 — Bluetooth speakers disconnect when app is launched *2023-10-08* Audio plays well on phone with Bluetooth speaker . However when Ishala app is launched the speakers disconnect. Seen on iPhone 12 and 13pro with iOS 17 ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2023-07-25* I love the app It’s just that if I change just 1 setting the app crashes I am so tired of it and it makes it like I wasted 13 dollars for this **Developer response:** Version 4.0.10 was just released and should solve this issue. If not, please contact us on support@swarsystems.com ### 1/5 — Worst App *2023-07-05* I purchased this from App Store.. While using during 3/4 day facing a technical glitch .. it stop playing & open Home Screen then I reopened it & also sometimes it playing but doesn’t make sound while connected with jbl… & while playing normally… I claimed for refund after 5days of installation.. they only gave premium’s ₹999 but didn’t gave main app refund ₹1299… Cheated totally ### 1/5 — Crashes every minute *2023-04-27* Hello, I like the tanpura sounds a lot but with all other things in one app it crashes a lot, even on my IPad pro with substantial power to handle heavy apps. Please fix it, and also the tabla sounds are not so crisp and natural. **Developer response:** Sorry to hear that. Please email us to support@swarsystems.com and we'll assist you swiftly ### 1/5 — FRAUD: dont buy it *2022-08-17, version 4.0.9* I want my refund. I paid for and it keeps crashing. Even after purchasing asking me to go premium. Dont fall in this trap ### 1/5 — Sound problem *2018-05-17* It seems too much sound problem. Sound doesn't come regularly. It solved only after reinstalling. Pls solve the problem ASAP. really feel bad by downloading this app. **Developer response:** I see you still have version 2.2. Please update to version 3.0. It has lots of improvements. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2015-02-07, version 1.6* The previous version that was quite expensive is not working anymore. Forcing us to buy the new 3G version that is exactly the same. It is called steeling. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Restarting Swarplug on iPhone *2025-10-30* Namaste sir🙏🏻kindly please restart swarplug app for ios iPhone as it’s very much required for us in the production of our Indian music sir which is only available in the Swar System community sir, so my humble request is to kindly restart these DAW applications like Swarplug & many others in the iOS iPhone version sir as many of us couldn’t afford for PC or Mac Book sir, this is my heartfelt gentle request for the Swar Systems’ authority sir, hope you will surely consider this request sir🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 ### 5/5 — Alankar *2025-10-04, version 5.3.1* Please add aption to manually make alankar in harmonium ### 5/5 — Better than iTablaPro *2025-03-10* Tabla in this app sounds much more natural than iTabla pro app. Thanks for this app. It is well worth it. But it still cannot match absolute natural sound of Riyaz studio app that is unfortunately available only on windows. I request developers to please listen to Riyaz studio on windows and replicate the same natural sound. ### 5/5 — Split view support *2023-04-29* I am happy with the app for practice. It would be great if I could open my google doc on the side to view notes etc. Thank you for making this wonderful app! **Developer response:** Thank you! As far as I know, apps on iOS take the full screen. Not sure you can share it between 2 apps. ### 5/5 — It’s very useful *2023-03-20* It’s very useful for me I can do my reyaaz perfectly **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Abruptly close app *2023-03-11* I really just fade out with this issue. When I start this app, and if go to any settings like changing Tabala speed or changing raga. Once’s I touch the app it’s close abruptly.. I she purchased this software. I hope you solve my issues. **Developer response:** Hi Paresh, must be a problem with installation. Please email us to support@swarsystems.com ### 5/5 — Wow *2020-11-12* Je suis tellement satisfaite de l’application. Ça en vaut le prix. On peut jouer le swar mandal avec une qualité unique et j’ai cherché ça longtemps, merci merci et merci. Parfait et très utile. ### 5/5 — Amazing Customer Experience *2020-05-03* I had one of the best customer experience with the Ishala team The product is extremely wonderful, but the people behind it are much more than wonderful There was an issue with the savings of settings on exit This was pointed out by me to the team They followed up with me extensively with quite a few mail exchanges The issue was addressed and the problem solved A big round of applause to the team ### 5/5 — Audio problem *2020-04-08* I purchased this app but I can’t even use it. Because no sound. I have I phone 6xplus And my phone is updated. Every day I had to uninstall ishala app and reinstall again. Very unhappy. Please do something to fix it for good. **Developer response:** That's strange. Can you try uninstalling and reinstalling? You shouldn't be charged again for that. ### 5/5 — Superb sound *2020-03-12* Have been using iTablaPro for years and recently wanted to try this. And happy I made this decision. sound of tabla and Taanpura is just great, feels real n clear. You can confidently buy this. Hope you are not after fancy looks others apps provide. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*