Comparison

Ragya vs RagaRasa+

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

Head to head
About

Ragya

This app plays Hindustani classical music curated for the specific hour of the day, following the tradition of ragas belonging to different times. It offers renditions by various artists and instruments, with features for offline listening and personalized playlists.

Highlights
  • Hour-based raga selection
  • Renditions by master artists
  • Browse by raga, artiste, instrument, gharana
  • Playlists for focus, rest, and sleep
  • Offline downloads
  • Lock screen playback
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch app
Features
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Ragya plays Hindustani classical music chosen for the hour of the day. In the tradition, every raga has its time: some belong to dawn, some to the heat of the afternoon, some to the deep of the night. Ragya follows the day's eight prahars and plays the ragas that suit the hour you're listening in, so the music changes as the day does. • Prahar: press play and Ragya chooses, hour by hour • Renditions by masters and young artistes: vocal, sitar, sarod, bansuri, santoor, violin and more • Browse by raga, artiste, instrument and gharana, and read about each • Playlists for focus, rest and sleep • Favourites and your listening history, kept with your account • Downloads, to listen with no connection • Keeps playing with the screen locked, with the raga and artiste on the lock screen • CarPlay, and an Apple Watch app that plays on its own • Sign in with Apple, Google or Facebook, or with your Ragya email and password RAGYA PREMIUM Listening is free, with 2-minute previews and a selection of renditions in full. Premium plays every rendition in full and adds Downloads, a Prahar tuned to you, playing your favourites through, the sleep timer and your own wellness picks. Already a member on ragya.com? Sign in, and your Premium plays here too. Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless you turn renewal off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://ragya.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://ragya.com/privacy-policy

About

RagaRasa+

Features
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RāgaRasa+ is the dedicated platform for India's classical music ecosystem — connecting artists, sabhas, and organisers in one powerful app. FOR ARTISTS Showcase your biography, repertoire, and past performances. Receive and respond to booking invitations from organisers across India. Track your upcoming events and grow your fanbase. FOR VENUES & SABHAS List your auditorium, showcase facilities, and connect with top classical musicians. Build your cultural legacy with easy booking management. FOR ORGANISERS & FESTIVALS Create and manage classical music events end-to-end. Search for available artists by specialisation or location. Send invitations and build your next sabha season in minutes. KEY FEATURES • Artist, Venue & Organiser profiles with verified badges • Event creation and full management tools • Smart artist search by availability, location & specialisation • Booking invitations with accept/decline workflows • Favourites for artists, events & organisations • In-app messaging between artists and organisers • Discover upcoming Carnatic & Hindustani concerts near you Whether you perform at the Music Academy or organise sabhas in your city, RāgaRasa+ is built for every corner of India's classical music world. Join the community. Preserve the tradition. Grow the art.

Screenshots

Ragya4 screens
RagaRasa+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RagaRasa+ at none against Ragya's 2. RagaRasa+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Ragya sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.79 per month. RagaRasa+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ragya ships an update every 3 weeks, RagaRasa+ every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ragya versus RagaRasa+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRagyaRagaRasa+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAditya DipankarSmartchainers Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ragya

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.791 Month
  • Premium Yearly$42.901 Year
None

RagaRasa+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ragya free?
Ragya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RagaRasa+ free?
RagaRasa+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ragya or RagaRasa+ have ads?
Neither Ragya nor RagaRasa+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ragya or RagaRasa+?
Ragya ships an update every 3 weeks, and RagaRasa+ every 3 days. Most recently, Ragya was updated on November 13, 2026 and RagaRasa+ on November 13, 2026.

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