# SambApp — Brazilian Percussion Metronome

> Brazilian percussion metronome for music, dance, and capoeira practice and performance. (iPhone/iPad app by Samba Jig Productions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sambapp/id1062145718 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Samba Jig Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/983869035)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 483 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sambapp/id1062145718/reviews.md

## What is SambApp?

Add percussion to your practice, or a percussionist to your performance! 

SambApp is a Brazilian rhythm metronome for music/dance/capoeira practice and performance. The app provides a steady beat just like any other metronome, but it adds a more fun and dynamic component with the sound of Brazilian percussion instruments: pandeiro, shaker, triangle, and berimbau.

Options include:
Pandeiro Baião (Forró)
Pandeiro Capoeira
Pandeiro Partido Alto
Pandeiro Samba
Pandeiro Samba Choro
Shaker
Triangle
Berimbau Angola
Berimbau Regional
Berimbau São Bento Grande de Angola
Metronome/Beep

Tempo range: 50-130 BPM

Use the 'Save setting' function to save and access often-used settings. 

For best results, use an amp or external speakers to hear the high quality recordings.

Attention: Capoeira rhythm names and patterns may vary from your definitions. Please visit our website to hear examples.

## Key features

- Brazilian percussion sounds
- Variety of instruments (pandeiro, shaker, triangle, berimbau)
- Multiple rhythm patterns
- Adjustable tempo (50-130 BPM)
- Save custom settings
- Metronome/Beep option

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sambapp/id1062145718/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great sounds, but very limited and combos make no sense.

*2020-01-06*

Why would you want to mix, say, choro pandeiro with berimbau Angola?  There is no other ritmo to play with pandeiro choro that actually belongs in choro.  Also, pandeiro samba and pandeiro choro sound the same in the app, but are not played the same ITRW.  Love the effort and the authenticity of each ritmo, but way too limited for my needs as it is now.

### 5/5 — Ingenious!

*2019-09-29*

I’ve found the perfect metronome! EXACTLY what I needed for my capoeira practice. The app’s design is excellent, sound quality is great, and it works like a charm. Thanks, Samba Jig Productions!

### 1/5 — False Advertising

*2019-02-09*

Lies! The app developers lied- it stated on the App store description that it includes the berimbau Benguela toque but it does not! It includes berimbau Sao Bento Grande de Angola instead which is NOT the same. I feel CHEATED out of $3 for an app I bought specifically to practice Benguela but does not actually include Benguela 😡

## Frequently asked questions about SambApp

### What is SambApp?

SambApp is a Brazilian rhythm metronome designed for music, dance, and capoeira practice and performance. It provides a steady beat with the authentic sounds of Brazilian percussion instruments.

### What percussion instruments are included in SambApp?

SambApp features pandeiro, shaker, triangle, and berimbau sounds. It offers various patterns for each, including different pandeiro rhythms like Baião, Capoeira, and Samba, as well as berimbau variations.

### What is the tempo range for SambApp?

SambApp allows you to set the tempo anywhere between 50 and 130 beats per minute (BPM).

### Can I save my preferred settings in SambApp?

Yes, SambApp includes a 'Save setting' function that allows you to save and quickly access your frequently used tempo and rhythm configurations.

### What devices is SambApp compatible with?

SambApp is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on iOS devices.

### How much does SambApp cost?

SambApp is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

### Does SambApp have ads?

No, SambApp does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app that offers an ad-free experience.

### When was SambApp last updated?

The latest version of SambApp, 2.0.8, was released on November 18, 2021. The app was originally released on December 3, 2015.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.8 — 2021-11-18

Minor updates for new iOS.

### 2.0.7 — 2020-06-06

Minor performance updates.

### 2.0.6 — 2020-05-30

Minor changes.

### 2.0.5 — 2020-05-03

Some minor layout improvements.

### 2.0.4 — 2020-01-08

Fixed bug: Avoids crash when trying to step to BPM above or below the accepted range.

## More apps by Samba Jig Productions

- [Word Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-calculator/id989476374)

All apps by Samba Jig Productions: https://appshunter.io/developer/983869035

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