Comparison

CR vs Bongos +

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

Head to head
About

CR

Transform your device into a pocket beat-making companion with this app, inspired by the simplicity and raw heritage of eighties instruments. It offers a pure interface for creating rhythms, with extensive programming options and built-in effects.

Highlights
  • 13 original high-quality double-samples
  • 24 combinable preset patterns
  • 8 programmable patterns
  • Shuffle mode
  • Background audio playback
  • Audiobus V3, InterApp audio, AudioUnit, Midi, Bluetooth LE support
  • Built-in instrument and audio effects
Features
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Holding the simplicity of eighties instruments and carrying their raw heritage to you, it turns your device into a pocket beat making companion. I believe that designing a pure interface, simply displaying your machine without any distraction, was the best way to reflect the spirit of the period it was born. Warning ! CR-8000 is actually very easy to operate and to play with but still tricky to program. Please refer to corresponding documentation or just take the challenge ! Main characteristics : - 13 Original high quality double-samples - 24 Combinable preset patterns - 8 Programmable patterns - 8 Preset fill-ins - 4 Programmable fill-ins - 8 Arranger variations - 2 Rhythm memory registers - Shuffle mode (3/4 signature) - Separated voice section volumes - Gradual and programmable accentuation - Full machine state auto-save - Programs and selections auto-save - Background audio playback enabled - Audiobus V3 - InterApp audio - AudioUnit - Midi - Bluetooth LE Bonuses accessible in your device settings : - Unleash all-purpose LCD rather than only displaying the tempo - Alter the way the patterns are played simultaneously - Alternative « Rock » drum kit with integrated effects - Built-in instruments effects : « Stereo pan » and « Jungle tune » - Built-in audio effects : « Equalizer » and « Distortion » - Built-in global effects : « Delay » and « Reverb » - Mute any instrument - Prevent any instrument from being affected by accents - 4 Synchronized register auto-switching modes I hope you will enjoy it as much as I love it ;-)

About

Bongos +

Features
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******* No advertisement ******* ******* No Internet Connection Required ******* ******* Full Version ******* ***** This App is a Real Finger Bongo Pad. ***** You can practice according to the Song. ***** Ideal for Jam Sessions with other Instruments. ***** Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. ***** Real High Quality Sound. [Simple Bongos] * Simple Bongo Pads with No Delay. [Sound Selection & Custom Bongo Positions] * Long Press to Select and set Sound. (After selecting the sound, push the selected Bongo again, it will be changed) * Available in All Bongo Positions. [Color] * Abundant Color Variations. [Metronome] * BPM(30〜300) [Rec] * Includes Recording, Loop and Metronome functions. * Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. [List of Bongo Sounds] * Real High Quality Sound. [Bongo 1,Bongo 2,Bongo 3,Bongo 4,Bongo 5,Bongo 6,Bongo 7,Bongo 8,Bongo 9,Bongo 10,Bongo 11,Bongo 12,Bongo 13,Bongo 14,Bongo 15,Bongo 16,Bongo 17,Bongo 18,Bongo 19,Bongo 20,Bongo 21,Bongo 22,Bongo 23,Bongo 24,Bongo 25,Bongo 26,Bongo 27,Bongo 28,Bongo 29,Bongo 30,Bongo 31,Bongo 32,Bongo 33,Bongo 34,Bongo 35,Bongo 36,Bongo 37,Bongo 38,Bongo 39,Bongo 40,Bongo 41,Bongo 42,Bongo 43,Bongo 44,Bongo 45,Bongo 46,Bongo 47,Bongo 48,Bongo 49,Bongo 50,Bongo 51,Bongo 52,Bongo 53,Bongo 54,Bongo 55,Bongo 56,Bongo 57,Bongo 58,Bongo 59,Bongo 60,Bongo 61,Bongo 62,Bongo 63,WoodStick,Dog]

Screenshots

CR4 screens
Bongos +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CR at every 7 months against Bongos +'s every 40 months. Bongos +'s advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CR costs $5.99 and Bongos + $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CR ships an update every 7 months, Bongos + every 40 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CR versus Bongos +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRBongos +
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB573 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RochaixSatomi Uchida

In-app purchases

None

CR

No in-app purchases

None

Bongos +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CR free?
CR costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bongos + free?
Bongos + costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CR or Bongos + have ads?
Neither CR nor Bongos + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CR or Bongos +?
CR ships an update every 7 months, and Bongos + every 40 months. Most recently, CR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bongos + on November 3, 2026.

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