Comparison

BANDIMAL vs SoundKit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BANDIMAL

This app introduces children to music creation through an intuitive interface. Kids can experiment with different animal instruments, create drum loops, and add effects, all while enjoying amusing animations. It's designed to be a fun and pressure-free way to explore musical creativity.

Highlights
  • Nine animal instruments
  • Create drum loops
  • Change loop speeds and add effects
  • Save compositions
  • Lively animations and audio
  • No ads
Features
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Introduce your kid to the joy of making music! BANDIMAL is a fun and intuitive music composer that lets kids discover the creative world of making music. Set up a drum loop, swipe through animals to change instruments, compose melodies, change loop speeds and add a quirky effect on top. Amusing animals animate in hilarious ways as you perfect your song. Everything will sound great - we designed it that way! Features: + Play with 9 animals as instruments + Create catchy drum loops in the beat section + Switch between loop speeds and apply effects + Save compositions to your collection + Lively animations and impressive audio + No failing, no goal, no wrong or right + Supports all iPads and iPhones with iOS 14 or later + No internet access needed! + No advertisements! We recommend headphones to enjoy the full experience! Learn more about YATATOY: yatatoy.com Contact us for assistance or to give feedback: https://yatatoy.com/info/ MADE BY YATATOY

About

SoundKit

Features
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SoundKit is a fun, easy-to-use soundboard for making music and exploring sound. It features instruments, sound effects, and a simple recording mode - designed for instant play and inclusive learning. Features: Piano mode with note names Drum pad mode Fun sound effects with visual icons Record your own sounds with an easy recording mode Single-button mode for inclusive access Designed by a Registered Music Therapist Suitable for all ages and abilities No ads. Ever. At Music Therapy Australia our mission is to make music learning simple, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone. We hope SoundKit becomes a tool for creativity, exploration, and musical confidence.

Screenshots

BANDIMAL4 screens
SoundKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundKit at Free against BANDIMAL's $4.99. BANDIMAL's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 49 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SoundKit is free to download; BANDIMAL costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BANDIMAL ships an update every 6 months, SoundKit every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BANDIMAL versus SoundKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBANDIMALSoundKit
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 49 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYATATOYMusic Therapy Australia Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

BANDIMAL

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after adding multiple animals
  • Glitches and visual bugs with animations
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Sound not working in some cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more animals and sound options
  • Ability to save and export compositions
  • More customization options for music creation
  • Tutorials or instructions for first-time users
  • Support for older/less powerful devices

SoundKit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BANDIMAL

No in-app purchases

None

SoundKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BANDIMAL free?
BANDIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundKit free?
SoundKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BANDIMAL or SoundKit have ads?
Neither BANDIMAL nor SoundKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BANDIMAL or SoundKit?
BANDIMAL ships an update every 6 months, and SoundKit every 49 months. Most recently, BANDIMAL was updated on October 29, 2026 and SoundKit on October 30, 2026.

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