Comparison

Darbuka Rhythms vs Sing It Bold

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

Head to head
About

Darbuka Rhythms

Learn and practice Middle Eastern rhythms with visual note guides, pre-set rhythms, and a rhythm designer. Includes video lessons and ear training exercises. Ideal for percussionists, bellydancers, and beginners.

Highlights
  • Visual note descriptions
  • 20 rhythms with variations
  • Rhythm designer
  • Rhythm player with speed control
  • Video lessons
  • Rhythm identification training
  • Drum playing mode
Features
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Educating application for mobile devices, devoted to the Middle Eastern rhythms. A wonderful assistant for both professional percussionists and bellydancers, and the beginners. Darbuka Rhythms: - visual description of notes for visibility and easiness of understanding, - 20 rhythms in 11 variations with the detailed description of each rhythm and instrument, and the rhythm designer for creation of your own rhythms and variations for different instruments, - rhythm player with possibility of playback speed management and combination of the instruments sounds, - video lessons from famous dancers and percussionists - creation of compositions of various rhythms and their variations with the set beat and number of bars, - training of skills related to rhythms identification by ear. 2 modes, 3 difficulty levels and 160 tasks, - possibility to take on the role of a percussionist and play the drums. The author of the application is a famous percussionist Artem Uzunov.

About

Sing It Bold

Features
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Sing It Bold is the exclusive app for choir members, designed to enhance your singing journey within the Sing It Bold community. With access to tailored vocal resources, event information, and a library of our best songs, you’ll be equipped with everything you need to sing and grow alongside your fellow members. Custom Song Library Explore a rich selection of choir songs organised by vocal range, so you can practice your part with ease and confidence. Vocal Range Selector Focus on your specific vocal part, whether soprano, alto, tenor, or bass, and perfect your harmony with ease. Choir Events and Rehearsals Stay informed on upcoming choir events and rehearsals, so you’re always ready to join and sing together. Video Access to Past Performances Relive our choir’s most memorable moments with video access to past performances, exclusively for members. Direct Contact with the Choir Team Need assistance or have a question? Use the app to reach out to the team directly for timely support and guidance. Sing It Bold is your all-in-one tool to stay connected, practice effectively, and grow as part of the Sing It Bold choir family.

Screenshots

Darbuka Rhythms4 screens
Sing It Bold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sing It Bold at none against Darbuka Rhythms's 10. Darbuka Rhythms's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Darbuka Rhythms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sing It Bold asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Darbuka Rhythms ships an update monthly, Sing It Bold every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Darbuka Rhythms versus Sing It Bold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarbuka RhythmsSing It Bold
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem UzunovJames Thompson

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Darbuka Rhythms

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Premium$0.99
  • Guess rhythm$3.99
  • Rhythms (beginners)$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Rhythms$6.99
  • Darbuka lessons. Level 1$8.99
  • Everything at once$11.99
  • All videos by Diana Gnatchenko$11.99
  • All rhythms and features$12.99
None

Sing It Bold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Darbuka Rhythms free?
Darbuka Rhythms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sing It Bold free?
Sing It Bold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Darbuka Rhythms or Sing It Bold have ads?
Neither Darbuka Rhythms nor Sing It Bold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Darbuka Rhythms or Sing It Bold?
Darbuka Rhythms ships an update monthly, and Sing It Bold every 4 months. Most recently, Darbuka Rhythms was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sing It Bold on September 30, 2026.

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