# Kalimba! — African Thumb Piano > Virtual African thumb piano with adjustable tuning and strumming. (iPhone/iPad app by Discovolos.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba/id300802995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Discovolos](https://appshunter.io/developer/299963496) - Category: Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 12 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-02-03 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba/id300802995/reviews.md ## What is Kalimba!? Kalimba is an old African instrument, also known as the African Thumb Piano in the west. Other names for Kalimba are mbira, ikembe, likembe, sanza, sansa, marimba, marimbula, while in the west it is also known as a finger harp or gourd piano. The app runs in landscape mode (either side) and the instrument has 7 prongs, allows for multiple prongs to be pressed at the same time and also allows you to strum. You can also change the tuning between C Major and G Major from the main screen. ## Key features - African thumb piano simulation - 7-prong instrument - Single note and strumming - C Major tuning - G Major tuning - Landscape mode ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 99) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba/id300802995/reviews.md ### 5/5 — its untuned *2023-10-20* pls i need to tune it ### 1/5 — I purchased this app when jt first came out *2023-04-16* Now it doesn’t show in the app I have and shows ads ### 5/5 — Fun little app. Doesn't misfire buttons at all. *2022-12-16* Good stuff. ### 5/5 — Self expectoration *2021-10-25* M mire aquí desde shower ### 4/5 — I love it a lot but I can only access one board *2021-08-22* I really love the app! It doesn’t code anything! But for me it’s very limited with what you can play, Making it less exciting ### 5/5 — Sleek *2020-12-12* Sleek and clean and nice sounding ### 5/5 — I love It *2020-12-11* This makes beautiful music...I love it.A lot! ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time on this app *2019-08-01* As a person who plays the Kalimba, this app depicts a Kalimba to sound different and very far off from the actual sound. There are so much more Kalimba apps that offer a wide variety of features, for example, when I am traveling and don’t have my Kalimba on hand, I use the app “Kalimba Connect.” Unlike this app the notes are in tune and correct order, they give you song selections so you can learn new songs and it is the closest Kalimba app to the real thing. Please, Don’t waste your time on this app. ### 3/5 — too much static feedback *2019-01-30* The annoying static feedback makes this impossible to paly for me. It is annoying. I don’t understand why you would release an app with this poor sound quality. I also did not like the tuning scale and didn’t find a place where this could be tuned to other scales. I was generous in giving this 3 stars. But I am deleting it. ### 4/5 — May I have 17 key? *2018-08-20* Good react and fun! ## Frequently asked questions about Kalimba! ### What is the Kalimba! app? Kalimba! is a mobile application that simulates the sound and playing experience of an African thumb piano, also known as a kalimba or mbira. It allows users to play the instrument virtually on their device. ### What are the key features of this kalimba app? The app features a 7-prong kalimba instrument that can be played by pressing individual prongs or strumming. It also supports landscape mode and allows users to change the tuning between C Major and G Major. ### How much does the Kalimba! app cost? The app is free to download and use. However, it does contain advertisements and offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or remove ads. ### What devices is Kalimba! compatible with? While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is designed for mobile devices and runs in landscape mode, suggesting compatibility with most modern smartphones and tablets. ### What are some common uses for the Kalimba! app? This app can be used for casual musical exploration, learning basic kalimba melodies, or simply enjoying the calming sounds of the instrument. It's also a great tool for musicians looking to experiment with new sounds. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.4 — 2022-02-19 Performance improvements ### 3.3 — 2021-02-22 Stability improvements ### 3.2 — 2020-12-17 - Improvements to playing along with background music Please leave a review and let everyone know how you like the app ### 3.1 — 2020-12-12 - Adjustments for larger iPhone screens Please let everyone know how you like the app in a review ### 3.0 — 2020-12-11 - Adjustments for larger iPhone screens Please let everyone know how you like the app in a review ## Apps similar to Kalimba! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kalimbar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimbar/id1663617291) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Kalimba Lessons: Learn & Play](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba-lessons-learn-and-play/id1586385255) | 2.3 (42) | Free | Music | | [Kalimba App With Songs Numbers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba-app-with-songs-numbers/id6473744011) | 4.5 (92) | Free | Music | | [Harp Real](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harp-real/id1481348599) | 4.7 (635) | Free | Music | | [Kalimba Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalimba-master/id6444580074) | 2.2 (13) | Free | Music | | [Real Kalimba](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kalimba/id1533030138) | 4.3 (20) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Discovolos - [Picture Tile Slider Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-tile-slider-pro/id299963493) - [CenterStage: Custom Soundboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centerstage-custom-soundboard/id301923037) - [CenterStageXL-CustomSoundboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centerstagexl-customsoundboard/id364468828) - [Picture Tile Slider](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-tile-slider/id384350131) - [Picture Tile Slider At Sea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-tile-slider-at-sea/id404930655) All apps by Discovolos: https://appshunter.io/developer/299963496 ## Related topics [sanza](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sanza) · [kalimba thumb piano](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kalimba-thumb-piano) · [jsc mamba](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jsc-mamba) · [gambananza](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gambananza) · [gankogui](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gankogui) --- *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 2026-08-28.*