I vs RiSa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
I
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The I-STEM iOS application is the gateway for users to locate the specific facility(ties) they need for their R&D work and identify the one that is either located closest to them or available the soonest. Through a recent GoI directive, institutions with R&D facilities funded by agencies of the GoI are now required to list them on the I-STEM Portal. Through the I-STEM Portal or the web site of the organization where the desired facility is located, one can make a reservation for using it. To enable the running and maintenance of the resources, the organization may charge a fee, which depends on whether the user is from the academia, a public institution, or from industry. A panel of Experts will be formed over time to help users make the most informed use of resources available through I-STEM.
RiSa
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RiSais your personal guide to learning the bansuri โ the Indian bamboo flute โ from your very first sound to playing full songs. Whether you've never held a flute before or you already play a little, RiSa takes you forward one clear step at a time. No music background needed. Just your breath, your flute, and a few minutes a day. LEARN STEP BY STEP A structured path that starts with making your first clean tone and builds up through sargam (Sa Re Ga Ma), note patterns, and complete melodies. You always know exactly what to practice next. REAL-TIME FEEDBACK Play along and get instant feedback on your tone and notes. Malhar listens as you play and tells you what's working and what to adjust โ like having a teacher beside you. FINGERING MADE SIMPLE Clear hand-position charts for every note show you exactly which holes to cover, with open, half, and closed positions marked. PRACTICE THAT FITS YOUR LIFE Choose a 15 or 30 minute daily session. Build a streak, track your progress, and watch your minutes add up. Self-paced, so you practice when it suits you. CHECK YOUR LEVEL A quick skill check places you at the right starting point, and you can retake it anytime as you improve. FEATURES - Guided, step-by-step curriculum for beginners and improvers - Play-along exercises with adjustable tempo - Real-time tone and note feedback - Visual fingering charts for every note - Daily practice sessions and streaks - Progress tracking and stats - Right- or left-handed setup - Light and dark themes Pick up your bansuri and play your first notes today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RiSa at every 2 months against I's every 10 months. I's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
I ships an update every 10 months, RiSa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | I | RiSa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Indian Institute of Science | Malhar Music |
In-app purchases
I
No in-app purchases
RiSa
No in-app purchases









