Comparison

SaReGa TablaPro vs Dhol Drum

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

Head to head
About

SaReGa TablaPro

This app offers realistic Indian music accompaniment with a drone Taanpura, Tabla, and a rhythm loop builder. Customize tempo, pitch, and create your own styles. Includes a built-in Swar Mandal and Manjira support for an enhanced practice experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic Taanpura and Tabla sounds
  • Rhythm Loop Builder (TaalMaker)
  • Customizable tempo and pitch
  • Built-in Swar Mandal and Manjira
  • Record and share performances
  • Offline authentication
Features
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This app provides realistic sounds of Indian Drone Taanpura, Rhythm Instrument Tabla, Rhythm Loop Builder (TaalMaker) ,Recorder and Pitch Meter. It provides reach features to play different styles, vary tempo and pitch. TaalMaker allows you to build your own styles. It has a built-in harp-like instrument "Swar Mandal '' that can be set to required ascending and descending notes as per Raaga. It can be played in a loop or played live.It supports shrutis or microtones needed for Ragaa and can be set by user preference. Manjira support is included for most taalas. The app is designed to make your accompaniment experience and daily riyaaz, enjoyable and flawless. You can record your performance and then share on social media right from app. It includes six string custom taanpura to produce the best taanpura sounds you can get. -Free Taanpura - Two taanpuras, independently controlled. -Tabla feature that plays real sounds, at a tempo from 30 BPM to 640 BPM flawlessly. -A wide variety of Taal and Styles, include auto feature that automatically chooses styles based on the tempo. - Change key/tempo app wide. It also has the option of fine tuning that works on all instruments. - Change key/tempo app wide. It also has the option of fine tuning that works on all instruments. -Taalmaker feature that allows you to build your own rhythms and styles. All you need to do is to drag/drop the right bol to the beat area. No keyboard required. -Control Dagga Volume -Store and retrieve your own presets for swarmandal. - Demo version allows trial for 14 days after install and sign up. - InApp purchases include tabla and swarmandal packages that cover all the features. -Taanpura will always be free. However we recommend buying custom taanpura for fantastic sound. -It includes Riyaaz Time tracker for the session. -If the background mode doesn't work for your device, you may use 'Keep Awake' option available in configuration screen. - Taal Covered Teental Dadra Keherwa Bhajani Rupak Addha Ektal Jhaptal Deepchandi Khemta Pashtu Tilwada Jhumra Users are encouraged to add their own taal and styles and the possibilities are infinite. The preset editor now support 22 Shrutis that you can set to your needs as per the Ragaa. Swarmandal includes presets for following Raagas Abhogi Ahir Bhairav Alhaiya Bilawal Asavari Bageshri Bairagi Bhairav Bhairav Bhairavi Bhairavi Live Swar Bhimpalasi Bhopali Bihag Bilaskhani Todi Chandrakauns Charukeshi Darbari Des Gorakh Kalyan Gujari Todi Hameer Hans Dhwani Hindol Jaunpuri Jinjhoti Jog Kafi Kalavati Kaushi Kanada Kedar Khamaj Madhmat Sarang Madhuvantil Malkauns Marawa Maru-Bihag Megh Miya Malhar Nat Bhairav Patdeep Poorvi Puriya Puriya Puriya Dhanashree Puriya Kalyan Rageshree Shiv Ranjani Shree Shudh Kalyan Shudh Sarang Sohani Todi Vrindavani Sarang Yaman Users can add their own presets and save those. Sarega TablaPro is capable of offline authentication. User may choose to use anonymous login with a limited functionality. Internet connection is required for the app to start and function.. The data is saved on the cloud if you are logged in. App will keep your screen open. Currently it doesnt support background mode. We will have updates in the future to support background mode. Enjoy!

About

Dhol Drum

This app simulates a traditional double-headed drum, offering authentic sounds for musical exploration. Users can record their playing, manage audio files, and enjoy multi-touch functionality. Future updates promise more sound types and features.

Highlights
  • 3 dhol sound types
  • Audio recording
  • Record file playback
  • Multi-touch support
  • Monthly updates
Features
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Dhol is a double-headed drum widely used, with regional variations, throughout the Indian subcontinent. It has become popular in other parts of the world and has been a popular musical instrument in formal and informal dance performances for decades. Features: - Support 3 sound types of dhol and will be updated more - Record audio while playing - Show list of record files and play them - Multi touch supported Many features will be update soon We will update app monthly by fixing bug (if have any) and apply new features for it. So let us know about your experience and keep in touch with us.

Screenshots

SaReGa TablaPro4 screens
Dhol Drum2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SaReGa TablaPro at 44% against Dhol Drum's 0%. SaReGa TablaPro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Dhol Drum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. SaReGa TablaPro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Dhol Drum asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SaReGa TablaPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dhol Drum has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SaReGa TablaPro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dhol Drum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SaReGa TablaPro ships an update every 2 months, Dhol Drum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SaReGa TablaPro versus Dhol Drum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaReGa TablaProDhol Drum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadhukar KshirsagarDuan Nguyen

Customer experience

SaReGa TablaPro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Dhol Drum

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SaReGa TablaPro

One-time9
  • Teental Live Play$0.99
  • Swarmandal Package$1.99
  • Performance Recorder$1.99
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  • Custom Taanpura$2.99
  • Pitch Perfect$2.99
  • Tabla and Taalmaker package$2.99
  • Bronze Combo$3.99
  • Silver Combo$4.99
  • Gold Combo Pack$5.99
None

Dhol Drum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SaReGa TablaPro free?
SaReGa TablaPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dhol Drum free?
Dhol Drum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SaReGa TablaPro or Dhol Drum?
SaReGa TablaPro is rated higher. SaReGa TablaPro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dhol Drum averages 3.0 from 12 ratings.
Do SaReGa TablaPro or Dhol Drum have ads?
SaReGa TablaPro shows ads; Dhol Drum does not.
Which is updated more often, SaReGa TablaPro or Dhol Drum?
SaReGa TablaPro ships an update every 2 months, and Dhol Drum every 3 weeks. Most recently, SaReGa TablaPro was updated on October 2, 2026 and Dhol Drum on October 1, 2026.

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