# Kalimba Connect

> Virtual 17-key kalimba tutor with song library, lessons, and real instrument connection. (iPhone/iPad app by SENSOR NOTES JOINT STOCK COMPANY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba-connect/id1446142323 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SENSOR NOTES JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578811305)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Music, Simulation
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 493 App Store ratings · 169 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba-connect/id1446142323/reviews.md

## What is Kalimba Connect?

This Kalimba tutor is one of the best virtual Kalimba for mobile & tablet. The app offers tons of songs with easy lessons, and we add new tabs every week! Don't waste more time, start playing now!

Features:
- Full string Kalimba with 17 keys
- Play with 650,000+ song from music songbooks
- Connect with real Kalimba with notes recognition mode
- Daily Challenge mode
- Global Leaderboard
- Multi-touch and swipe supported
- Be able to record audio while playing
- Supports a wide variety of keyboard instruments (Piano, Grand Piano, Pipe Organ, Harpsichord, Accordion, Electric Guitar, Harp, Cello Pizzicato, Guzheng, Nylon Guitar, Plucked String, Music Box, Sitar, Xylophone, Harp, Vibes, Clarinet, Ukulele, Brass, Thai Bells, Tabbla, Dizi, Banjo, Flute, Saxophone, Cellto, Hamonica, Trumpet, Violin, Panpipe, Maracas, Tuba, Dulcimer, Kalimba,...)
- Lessons mode for easy learning
- Music games to practice
- Magic Kalimba mode added

## Key features

- 17-key virtual kalimba
- 650,000+ song library
- Real kalimba note recognition
- Daily challenges
- Global leaderboard
- Lessons and music games
- Audio recording

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #96 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Kalimba Connect?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and great for waiting at doctors offices
- 👍 Great game, very addictive
- 👍 Very user friendly
- 👍 Good practice for Kalimba
- 👍 Interactive game
- 👍 Looks good, sounds good and fun to play
- 👍 Enjoyable, easy to follow with nice sound
- 👍 Soothing tunes of the Kalimba
- 👍 Good app for learning Kalimba

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 15
- 🐛 No sound
- 🐛 Timing issues, background sound annoying
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize real Kalimba
- 🐛 Loses sound randomly
- 🐛 Doesn't ask for microphone permission
- 🐛 Doesn't sync with real Kalimba
- 🐛 Misleading about Kalimba recognition
- 🔍 Too many ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iOS 15
- No sound
- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't recognize real Kalimba
- Loses sound randomly
- Doesn't ask for microphone permission
- Doesn't sync with real Kalimba

**Most requested features**

- Option to have higher pitches and different colors
- Fast forward/rewind to practice sections
- More English songs
- Option to delete accounts
- Steven Universe songs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 169)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba-connect/id1446142323/reviews.md

### 2/5 — The name of song

*2024-06-05, version 4.1*

The songs name is updated into English but not accurate. I can’t figure out which song is it until I click in. Please correct it.
Can’t find the song with original name.

### 5/5 — Kalimba

*2023-12-06, version 4.1*

It’s fun and great when you have long waits at doctors offices

### 3/5 — stressing out

*2023-06-05, version 4.1*

pls let me know how to connect my klimba to your kalimba connect app i wasnt able to see a recognition tab where i can play my physical kalimba along with your app this is so frustrating

### 5/5 — I’m all thumbs

*2022-11-07, version 4.1*

Great game very addictive

### 1/5 — Recognition mode

*2022-10-06*

Recognition mode doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — 希望

*2022-05-28, version 4.1*

希望語言能新增中文、看不懂很難使用

不知道音樂能不能自行編輯？

音樂如何新增？

### 5/5 — Great Tutorial

*2022-04-29, version 4.1*

Very User Friendly 🤓

### 2/5 — Random rhythms

*2022-04-03, version 4.1*

Makes no sense, unmusical

### 2/5 — No Sound :(

*2022-03-30, version 4.1*

There is unfortunately no sound

### 5/5 — so good:0

*2021-12-01, version 4.1*

i very like is app<3

## Frequently asked questions about Kalimba Connect

### What is Kalimba Connect?

Kalimba Connect is a virtual kalimba tutor app for mobile and tablet devices. It offers a 17-key virtual kalimba, a large library of songs with easy lessons, and features like daily challenges and a global leaderboard.

### Can I connect a real kalimba to the app?

Yes, the app supports a 'notes recognition mode' which allows you to connect with a real kalimba. This feature helps in recognizing the notes you play on your physical instrument.

### How much does Kalimba Connect cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can access additional features or content through optional purchases within the app.

### What kind of songs can I play?

The app boasts over 650,000 songs from its music songbooks, with new tabs added weekly. It also supports playing with a wide variety of other keyboard instruments, including piano, guitar, and more.

### Is this app suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. The app includes a dedicated 'Lessons mode' designed for easy learning, as well as 'Music games' to help you practice and improve your kalimba playing skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2021-04-13

We’ve updated the app to fix some crashes and make features load faster.

### 3.2 — 2021-03-12

We’ve updated the app to fix some crashes and make features load faster.

### 3.1 — 2021-02-26

We’ve updated the app to fix some crashes and make features load faster.

### 2.4 — 2019-04-13

Fix bug

### 1.8 — 2018-12-17

- Full Title (Vocal & Chords)
- Kalimba Retune
- ACMP with Piano Acmp & Kalimba Acmp
- View mode: Vocal Tiles, Sheet number, Sheet Notes

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*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 2026-08-31.*