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iTanpura

iTanpura

The Original Pro Tanpura

42 ratings
102 reviews
#55 in paid Music
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$17.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 15, 2009
  • January 19, 2025

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Developer

Prasad Upasani
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About

This app provides a realistic simulation of multiple Indian classical music instruments, including tanpuras, a Swar Mandal, and a Sur-Peti. It offers high-quality sampled sounds and tuning options for practice, performance, or meditation.

✓Two 5-string tanpuras with independent controls
✓15-string Swar Mandal with auto-loop
✓Sur-Peti/Shruti Box
✓Integrated auto-tuner
✓Background playback
✓Wide pitch range and fine-tuning
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of iTanpura. Based on 42 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 16 positives and 16 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎶Excellent sound quality
  • 🎶Pure tone
  • 🎶Soothing sound
  • 🎶Realistic tanpura sound
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 💡Many features
  • 💡Great for practice
  • 💡Useful for meditation
  • 💡Portable alternative to physical tanpuras
  • 💡Good for accompanying vocals
  • 💡Accurate tuning
  • 💡Customizable tuning
  • 💡Developer responsiveness
  • 💡Good value for money (bundle pack)
  • 💡Long-time user satisfaction

Negative things

  • 📱App shuts down during calls
  • 📱App needs re-triggering after calls/voice input
  • 📱Layout issues on iPadOS
  • 📱Not optimized for iPadOS
  • 📱Phone gets hot during use
  • 🔊Missing bass by default
  • 🔊Bass adjustment reduces output
  • 🔊Swarmandal sound not natural
  • 🔊Preset cannot be deleted
  • 🔊Not professional grade sound quality for concerts
  • 🔊Pricey for non-serious app
  • 🔊Swar mandal volume adjustment does not work
  • 🔊App hangs sometimes
  • 🔊Not wide for iPad
  • 🔊Sound system issues reported
  • 🔊No sound output reported
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What's New in iTanpura

9.4.7

January 19, 2025

- Fixed issue in importing shared presets - Minor enhancements & fixes

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This app rose +28 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on August 9, 2026.

User reviews

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App should not shut when a call comes

I love this app .. had asked for this feature about five years ago.. the app needs to be re-triggered after a phone call or a voice to text activation in message ..This used to be working well where it used to switch automatically if the app was on.. now one has to go back to the app and turn it on again which can be quite annoying while driving. Please fix. 🙏🏻 great app by the way
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Sherrin CherokeeSherrin Cherokee

Needs to be optimized for ipadOS

Please optimize this for ipadOS26. The windowing ability in this new iOS is really ruining the layout of the app. It does not take up the whole screen anymore.
RSCarnaticVocalist1111RSCarnaticVocalist1111

Great app

I am not an Indian musician, but I love using this app as a drone to practice. I use it for improvisational exercises.
StinkusaurusStinkusaurus

The Best Tanpura of the Universe

I experienced different tanpuras (tamburas) available. This is undoubtedly the best. Of course, scope for improvement always exist.
Sreedhar VedulaSreedhar Vedula

Awesome app

I just loved this app as I took it in bundle pack it was worth a money , one correction I would tell the team that they should have button for increasing base like we get the voice in real tanpura with full base … even old electronics tanpura are better sound . I would really like team to improvise on this
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App shuts down when a call comes

Bug

App needs to be re-triggered after phone calls or voice to text activation

Bug

Layout issues on iPadOS

Bug

Phone gets hot during use

Bug

Bass is missing by default

Bug

Swarmandal sound is not natural

Bug

Presets cannot be deleted

Bug

Swar mandal volume adjustment does not work

Bug

App hangs sometimes

Bug

Crashing for IOS 14

Bug

No sound coming out even when attached to a speaker

Bug

Stopped working

Bug

No app support

Bug

App suddenly exits when adjusting volume or panning

Bug

Tuner not working with iphone earphone

Bug
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Requested Features

19 requests

App should not shut when a call comes

Feature

App should be re-triggered automatically after phone call or voice to text activation

Feature

Optimize for iPadOS

Feature

Button for increasing base

Feature

Add Raga - Vachaspathi and Gawathi

Feature

Include recording feature

Feature

Add a start and stop play button

Feature

Make available to download on MacBooks

Feature

Implement sub bass on tanpura strings (customizable)

Feature

Add Jawari option for all scales and octaves

Feature

Improve swarmandal sound to be more natural

Feature

Add Carnatic notes in the sruthi

Feature

Provide presets for Carnatic ragas

Feature

Separate controls for each string (length of each string being played)

Feature

Tempo control

Feature

More tuning or transposing possibilities of each tanpura separately

Feature

Tabla accompaniment app

Feature

More raga presets

Feature

Add tabla samples or beats

Feature

FAQ

What is iTanpura?

iTanpura is an electronic musical instrument simulator for iPhone and iPod Touch. It provides realistic stereo digital sounds of multiple Indian classical instruments, including two tanpuras, a Swar Mandal, and a Sur-Peti/Shruti Box. It's designed for music practice, concerts, and meditation.

What instruments are included in iTanpura?

The app includes two 5-string tanpuras with independent pan and volume controls, a 15-string Swar Mandal that can be played manually or auto-looped, and a Sur-Peti/Shruti Box. The tanpuras and Swar Mandal are fully tunable.

How much does iTanpura cost?

Based on the provided information, iTanpura is a paid application. All updates for the app are provided for free.

Can I use iTanpura to tune other instruments?

Yes, iTanpura features an integrated auto-tuner that can be used to tune your own instruments, such as a harmonium. This feature requires microphone capability on your device.

Is iTanpura suitable for different styles of Indian music?

Yes, iTanpura is suitable for both Hindustani and Carnatic music, whether vocal or instrumental. The wide range of pitch and fine-tuning options allow for precise recreation of desired pitches for various musical contexts.