# Real Kalimba — Play a kalimba, a thumb piano.

> Realistic kalimba simulator with recording, learning tools, and customization options. (iPhone/iPad app by Budali Kingsley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kalimba/id1533030138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Budali Kingsley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453294453)
- Category: Music, Games, Music, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kalimba/id1533030138/reviews.md

## What is Real Kalimba?

A simple and easy to play kalimba simulator also known as a thumb piano. Slide your fingers over the tines and play multiple notes at the same time. Enjoy the visual vibration of the tines!

The kalimba is an African musical instrument with a wooden soundboard and metal keys(tines). It is played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking the tines with the thumbs, the right forefinger, and sometimes the left forefinger. It has a clear, percussive, chimelike timbre.

Tuning the Kalimba is now available, easily change the root note or key of the kalimba at the push of a button. The kalimba also contains 16 different reverb spaces. The environment reverb zones change how the kalimba sounds in the various reverb locations.

With the new audio recorder, you can now record the kalimba sound, edit it, save the recorded sound or share it with friends that love playing real kalimba as much as you.

Learn how to play like a Pro with over 100 Kalimba songs and 20 plus kalimba tabs with the help of the falling music note tiles.

Features
• 100+ Falling Note Songs
• 20+ Kalimba Tabs
• Tine Adjustment 8-17 key range
• 81 Customizable Background Colors
• 6 Wood Backgrounds
• 2 Tine Colors
• Note Captions
• Settings Menu With Volume Adjustment
• Haptics
• Customize Key Markings, Centre Wood and Wood Carving
• Kalimba Key Tuning
• Environment Reverb Zones(Changes Kalimba Sounds in Locations) 
• Record the Kalimba sound, Edit, Save or share with friends
• Play songs in different scales

• Fast and Responsive
• Beautiful Realistic Graphics
• Portrait and Landscape Mode
• Customisable key markings
• Real sound recorded in professional studios

More features and skins coming soon!

## Key features

- Realistic kalimba sound and visuals
- Adjustable tine range and tuning
- Multiple reverb environments
- Audio recorder with editing and sharing
- Over 100 songs and 20+ tabs for learning
- Customizable backgrounds, colors, and key markings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro-Unlock All with No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kalimba/id1533030138/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ㅗ

*2026-06-07*

개별로 무슨 들어가면 광고만 계속 보여주다가 돈내라하고 돈 안내고 광고보면 연주하게 해주겠다길래 봤더니 그냥 아무것도 안해줌 그냥 ㅈㄴ 광고만본사람됨

### 5/5 — 맨 위에뜨라고 5점

*2026-05-23*

아니 소리가 일단 안들려요 뭐 볼륨 키라고 하는데 최대로 키워도 안들리고 에어팟 껴야지 들리더라고요 반응속도도 느리고 게임 있는건 좋은데 광고가 너무 많이 나와요 뭐만 하면 광고 나오고..

### 5/5 — Best Kalimba app

*2026-03-15*

I’m trying to learn Haggstorm from Minecraft but I don’t have a Kalimba yet and this app saved me $20

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-03-01, version 1.2.5*

I recently bought a kalimba and this app has been absolutely brilliant. The virtual instrument is the same size as mine, which makes practising feel natural and really helps with muscle memory. I upgraded to remove the adverts and it was definitely worth it — it makes the whole experience much smoother and more enjoyable. I’d recommend trying the free version first, and if you enjoy it, the paid upgrade is great value for money.

Also, if you’re on Instagram, feel free to add me — Pen_ink_drawings — I’m trying to grow my followers!

### 5/5 — Ứng dụng rất hay và 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

*2025-08-09, version 1.1*

Hãy thử tải về nhé nó rất hữu dụng đó

### 3/5 — リズムに乗れない

*2025-06-23, version 1.1*

気軽に練習できるので助かっていますが、反応が鈍いです。音が遅れてイライラします。

### 5/5 — 흠..

*2025-06-19*

.

### 5/5 — Game hay

*2025-05-25, version 1.1*

Game rất hay

### 3/5 — Ứng dụng chưa hay lắm

*2025-05-16, version 1.1*

Tôi. Chơi được nhưng mở tiếng to rồi lại ko nghe đc nhạc đánh từ cây đàn

### 5/5 — Game hay

*2025-05-07, version 1.1*

Tôi thấy game khá vui

## Frequently asked questions about Real Kalimba

### What is this app?

This app is a realistic kalimba simulator, also known as a thumb piano. It allows you to play the instrument digitally, offering features like adjustable tuning, various reverb effects, and an audio recorder to capture your creations. You can also learn to play with included songs and tabs.

### What are the key features of this kalimba app?

Key features include realistic sound and visuals, the ability to tune the kalimba and adjust its range, multiple reverb environments, an audio recorder for saving and sharing music, and over 100 songs with accompanying tabs to help you learn.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities for free, with options to buy additional content or features.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app supports both portrait and landscape modes, suggesting compatibility with a wide range of mobile devices. Specific operating system requirements are not detailed but it is designed for mobile use.

### How can I learn to play the kalimba with this app?

The app provides over 100 kalimba songs and 20+ tabs, accompanied by falling music note tiles. This interactive learning system helps you follow along and learn to play songs effectively, making it suitable for beginners.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2025-10-13

- Major UI Changes
- 100+ Falling Note Songs
- 20+ Kalimba Tabs

### 1.1 — 2022-12-05

- 100+ Falling Note Songs
- 20+ Kalimba Tabs
- Ui Changes and Fixes

### 1 — 2022-11-10

- 100+ Falling Note Songs
- 20+ Kalimba Tabs
- Ui Changes

### 0.6 — 2021-12-27

- Tine Adjustment 8-17 key range
- 81 Background Colors
- 6 Wood Backgrounds
- 2 Tine Colors
- Note Captions
- New Interface
- Settings Menu With Volume Adjustment
- Haptics
- Customize Key Markings, Centre Wood and Wood Carving
- 4 Languages Added

### 0.4 — 2020-12-22

• Kalimba Key Tuning
• 16 Environment Reverb Zones(Changes Kalimba Sounds in Locations) 
• Record the Kalimba sound, Edit, Save or share with friends
• Play songs in different scales

• Fast and Responsive
• Beautiful Realistic Graphics
• Portrait and Landscape Mode
• Customisable key markings
• Real sound recorded in professional studios

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