# Dholak vs Tabla

The clearest difference is rating: Tabla at 4.5 against Dholak's 2.6. Dholak's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabla sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Dholak asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabla holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dholak | Tabla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dholak/id1358206869/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-classical-drums/id6451099152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gopi Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351623098) | [Ravi Kumar Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695922963) |

## What reviewers say

### Dholak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dholak/id1358206869)

Experience the authentic sound of the Indian dholak on your device. This app simulates playing the classic Indian drum, offering realistic percussion and vibration effects. Enjoy playing anywhere without needing an expensive instrument.

**Highlights:** Realistic dholak simulation, Vibration animation, Multi-touch support, Realistic percussion set, Play in loop, Background vocals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tabla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-classical-drums/id6451099152)

Learn and practice Indian classical drums with realistic graphics and sounds. Record your performances, mix in sound effects, and play along with loops. Includes video lessons for beginners.

**Highlights:** Realistic Tabla graphics, Authentic recorded sounds, Audio recording and sharing, Sound effects mixing, Play with backing loops, Beginner video lessons, Customizable drum configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dholak free?

Dholak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tabla free?

Tabla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dholak or Tabla?

Tabla is rated higher. Dholak averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tabla averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dholak or Tabla have ads?

Tabla shows ads; Dholak does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*