# SurTaal - Alankar & Raag — user reviews > 46 indexed App Store user reviews of SurTaal by Sanam Shrestha, rated 4.60/5 from 28 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surtaal-alankar-and-raag/id6446121685/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surtaal-alankar-and-raag/id6446121685.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 22 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (11 of 46) ### 5/5 — A must-have for your daily Riyaaz *2024-09-03* Awesome and much needed app ### 5/5 — Amazing app wonderful *2024-07-23* Thanks from the bottom of my heart for such a wonderful application it’s a gold mine for amateurs and professionals too. ### 5/5 — Helpful in all manner *2024-05-09* Developer this is an amazing app beyond expectations. I hope soon you will be covering everything possible about classical music in this🙏🏻 **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words and enthusiastic support! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our app. Rest assured, we're dedicated to expanding our coverage to encompass everything possible about classical music. Your encouragement motivates us to strive for excellence, and we're committed to continuously enhancing your experience. If you have any specific features or topics you'd like to see included, please feel free to share them with us. Thank you for being a part of our journey! ### 5/5 — Just Thsnk you *2024-03-25* Brilliant app. Very useful for Hindustani music students. 79 Raags covered so far. It really worth it **Developer response:** Thank you! We're delighted to hear that you find the app useful for Hindustani music. Don't forget to explore our tabla and tanpura features too! ### 5/5 — I want more raaga *2024-02-21* It is just awsome ❤️❤️❤️ **Developer response:** Thank you for your patience and support. We are actively working on implementing your request, and it will be included in the upcoming update. ### 5/5 — Loved it *2024-02-16* This app is very good and have good sound of tanpura and tabla as well. Could you please add “Bell On Sum while playing on tabla” it will beneficial for the beginners.😇 **Developer response:** Thank you for your support and valuable feedback! We're excited to announce that in our latest update, we've incorporated new features including a bell on the sum, a bell on the string, and tali on the tabla. We hope you enjoy these enhancements!. ### 5/5 — Amazing and such a useful tool *2024-02-12* Thank you for developing one of the most simplest yet the best App for Riyaz ! ❤️❤️❤️ **Developer response:** Thank you for your support. ### 5/5 — This is a great app *2024-02-07* This app is awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. ### 5/5 — The blotooth is not connecting to the app *2024-01-21* Very good ### 5/5 — Wow *2024-01-20* Amazing app ### 5/5 — Thanks *2024-01-20* Excellent app ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Trial is too limited, read this as 0 star rating *2026-01-20* Only 1 scale how can someone even try if the app is even worth it, deleting it as I can’t validate my use case here. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The free version includes one scale so users can try the app before upgrading. We appreciate your suggestion and will consider expanding the free offering in future updates. ### 1/5 — Fraud *2025-02-24* I bought premium the payment was completed In the phonepe app But then i go back to the app It shows error And I doesn’t get any premium **Developer response:** It looks like there was a payment issue. If the amount was deducted but the premium isn’t activated, the refund will be processed automatically. If not, please contact your payment provider or our support team. ### 1/5 — Bad experience *2024-06-03* I downloaded and purchased early premium membership from the application itself, the app is opening and crashing by its own. Please help if you can. **Developer response:** Thank you for contacting us. I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with the app. To resolve this, could you please go to the settings page and reset the data? If the issue continues, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team at info@ktm-studio.com. We're here to help. Thank you! ### 3/5 — I got charged double! *2025-11-22* I purchased a lifetime subscription of 2999 today . I had to purchased an annual subscription of 1299 last year and this year I wanted to renew it so I saw the option of a lifetime subscription so I took the lifetime subscription, but there was 5000 rupees in my Apple account so they drew out 2999 plus they also took 1299 because it was on auto pay. I don’t know if it’s a glitch from Apple or but I would like to request the developer. I would like to request Sanam to reverse this 1299 because I want to continue with the lifetime subscription which I’ve already paid for. So I will appreciate if Sanam messages me back or revert to my query. The app is really good. **Developer response:** Thank you for your support. We have sent you an email regarding how to get a refund. ### 3/5 — App *2025-07-09* Nice but not what I was looking for **Developer response:** We’re happy to let you that in recent updates we have added lot of features. please have a look. Thank you for your support.🙂 ### 3/5 — Buggy app when iPhone locked *2025-06-02* I really enjoy the features available when the app is open, especially being able to play the Raag with various adjustments. However, I’ve noticed a few issues. After locking the screen, the tabla often stops playing after a few seconds, and the string accompaniment may eventually turn off as well. Additionally, if I receive a call, the music stops and does not resume automatically afterward. For a paid version, this kind of behavior is unexpected. I hope the developers can address these bugs so we can enjoy the app to its full potential. ### 3/5 — Thanks *2024-04-23* Excellent app **Developer response:** Thank you for your support. ### 3/5 — Great concept *2023-09-20* Great concept. Instead of string, can you have vocal or harmonium? **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We're already working on adding harmonium and vocal sounds to our project to make it more versatile and expressive. Stay tuned for updates! ### 4/5 — Very good app, but shy of great *2025-09-24* SurTaal - Alankar is an extremely useful practice aid. I’m very happy I found it. There are a few things that would allow it to rise to the level of “great” that it lacks: 1. It should allow for editing, copying and deletion of custom and preset alankars. One should have control over the addition and deletion of rests 2. Overall pitch should be adjustable up or down in increments of cents 3. There should be a choice of various melodic instruments such as harmonium, bansuri, sarangi, etc. With these additions it would easily be a 5 star app in my opinion. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the detailed feedback! We’re happy to let you know that all the features you requested have now been added to SurTaal – Alankar, including custom alankar editing, pitch adjustment in cents, rests control, and multiple melodic instruments. We really appreciate your support and suggestions! ### 4/5 — Very promising app but lacking some crutial features *2024-05-09* Must have features that are missing 1. No harmonium sound to accompany alankars. ( In sep 2023 they said that they are already working on it, it been 9 months and still that is not added) Good to have features that will make this app best in market 1. Integrate vocal pitch monitor to app so see if we are hitting notes properly. There are already many apps that do this for free like Singscope, nail the pitch. 2. UI can be improved, the app only works in portrait mode. Ipad is mostly used in landscape mode and hence this is problematic. 3. Adding some more vocals for aakar, om etc 4. Some way to add ornamentations like meedh / vibrato when doing alankars 5. Options to have western notations too. **Developer response:** Thank you for your support and feedback. We are testing different harmonium sounds but still we haven't got the best result yet. We understand the significance of the harmonium sound for alankars and are actively working on implementing it. We apologize for any delay and appreciate your patience. Your input is invaluable, and we're committed to delivering the best experience possible. Thank you. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great educational app *2026-07-05* All I can say is that I wish it had MORE ### 5/5 — Too expensive *2026-05-26* Great app , just too expensive for me , if within my budget would definitely buy **Developer response:** Thank you for your support! We understand. The subscription helps us continue improving the app and adding new features. We hope you'll consider joining us in the future. ### 5/5 — Prem *2025-07-13* Just downloaded and seems awesome. ### 5/5 — The Only App You Need For Indian Classical Practice *2025-06-11* Love the simple ui and Alankaar & Raag Practice options, Only one small feature request, the only thing missing is a dedicated Tanpura + Tabla option for vocal riyaaz, as of now user can go to the Tabla page and mute the lehra instrument to get the same kind of result, but having a dedicated page just with Tanpura + Tabla + Swar Mandal would just make it perfect, something like iTablaPro, then it becomes an all in one app, thanks! ### 5/5 — Love this app *2025-06-07* Totally in love with this app especially the self creation version ### 5/5 — Love This Appp *2025-06-02* Love this App Give Some More Option for Free Will be Better ### 5/5 — Riyaz *2025-02-23* A very good app for Riyaz. Although some Raags like Pahadi Madhuvanti are missing but I’m sure developers will add them sooner or later. Also I want to upgrade my subscription to lifetime. App not allowing as already I have bought 1 year. Please help. **Developer response:** Please msg us at info@ktm-studio.com. we will help you to upgrade your 1-year plan to a lifetime membership. Thank you for your support :) ### 5/5 — Very useful, simple and versatile app *2024-12-26* This app is one of its kind. This has been the most useful in mu daily riyaz. ### 5/5 — Loved it! *2024-12-11* Best app for Indian classical learners. Sound quality of tanpura is really good. Very happy to use it. Thanks alot♥️ ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2024-09-19* Really great app for music enthusiasts. Has all the necessary tools to make you genuine musician.Really helped me. --- *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 2026-08-29.*