Comparison

Tabla Sampler vs SoundFont Pro

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

Head to head
About

Tabla Sampler

Experience authentic Tabla taals with professional recordings for practice or performance. Enhance your musical journey with exquisite laya's captured in fine detail, right at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Accurate Tabla taal execution
  • Professional recordings
  • Exquisite laya's
  • Enhance musical journey
  • Riyaz practice tool
  • Performance accompaniment
Features
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From the magical fingers of Ustad Toryalai Hashemi (USA) we bring to you the most accurate execution of Tabla taals right on your finger tips. Be it for riyaz or using it in an instrumetal music event, you can use this app to enhance your musical journey and take it to the next level. All the taals were recorded in a highly professional environment and you should be able to feel all the exquisite laya's to the finest details.

About

SoundFont Pro

This app is a powerful tool for musicians and producers to import, play, and customize piano SoundFonts. It offers built-in synthesizer tools, professional effects, and multi-layering capabilities for creating unique sounds. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and MIDI keyboards for a professional music production experience.

Highlights
  • Import and play piano SoundFonts
  • Built-in synthesizer tools
  • Professional audio effects
  • Multi-layering and split sounds
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • AUv3 DAW integration
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Unleash Your Creativity with SoundFont Pro – The Ultimate Piano SoundFont Player SoundFont Pro is the essential app for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want to explore, play, and customize their own sounds. This powerful SoundFont player allows you to import and play high-quality piano SoundFonts, edit them with built-in synthesizer tools, and enhance your creations with professional effects. Whether you're creating your next masterpiece or simply exploring new sounds, SoundFont Pro gives you the flexibility and control to take your music to the next level—all from your iOS device. Features: 1. Play High-Quality Piano SoundFonts: Experience the beauty of rich, expressive piano sounds with SoundFont Pro’s extensive library of piano SoundFonts. From classical grand pianos to modern electronic keys, there's a sound for every style and genre. 2. Import and Customize Your Own Sounds: Bring your own SoundFonts to life by importing them directly into the app. With SoundFont Pro, you can modify, shape, and design your sounds to match your creative vision. 3. Built-In Synthesizer Tools: Take your sound customization further with SoundFont Pro’s integrated synthesizer functionality. Adjust filters, oscillators, envelopes, and more to fine-tune your sounds and create something truly unique. 4. Apply Professional-Grade Effects: Enhance your sound with a comprehensive suite of effects, including Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Distortion, and more. Add depth, character, and dynamics to your music with ease. 5. Multi-Layering and Split Sounds: Layer multiple sounds or split them across the keyboard to create dynamic, multi-textured compositions. Perfect for live performances or complex studio arrangements. 6. MIDI Support: Connect your MIDI keyboard for full control over your sounds and seamless integration into your existing setup. SoundFont Pro supports both MIDI input and output, making it perfect for both studio production and live performances. 7. AUv3 Support for DAW Integration: Use SoundFont Pro in your favorite DAW with AUv3 compatibility. Seamlessly integrate SoundFont Pro into your production workflow for a professional-grade experience on your iOS device. 8. Save and Share Your Creations: Record your sessions and save your customized sounds for future use. Share your creations with other musicians or back them up to the cloud with ease. Unlock the Full Potential of SoundFont Pro with Premium: Upgrade to the Premium version to access additional sound packs, exclusive features, and unlimited customization options. Take your music to new heights with more tools at your fingertips. Subscription Plans: 1 Month: $5.99 1 Year: $29.99 Prices may vary by region. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase. Why SoundFont Pro? SoundFont Pro combines the power of a professional SoundFont player with advanced editing and synthesizer tools, all in a user-friendly interface. Whether you're performing live or producing in the studio, SoundFont Pro is your all-in-one solution for creating unique piano sounds and beyond. Download SoundFont Pro today and start shaping your sound! Terms of Service: https://taqs.im/terms Privacy Policy: https://taqs.im/privacy Got feedback or questions? Reach us at contact@taqs.im!

Screenshots

Tabla Sampler4 screens
SoundFont Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundFont Pro at 4.4 against Tabla Sampler's 2.7. SoundFont Pro also leads on ratings volume (777 vs 13). Tabla Sampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. SoundFont Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tabla Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundFont Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundFont Pro has 777 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Tabla Sampler's written reviews are positive against 40% of SoundFont Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabla Sampler versus SoundFont Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabla SamplerSoundFont Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (13 ratings)4.4 (777 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews40.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13777 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmal MandozaITAQS.IM

Customer experience

Tabla Sampler

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

SoundFont Pro

All ratings775 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral17.7%
Negative41.9%

Bugs and requests

Tabla Sampler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SoundFont Pro

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when importing large soundfonts
  • Soundfonts off pitch
  • Doesn't accept SF2 files
  • Select button doesn't work
  • Constant crashing
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  • Soundfont import issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for chromatic scale files
  • Add mass import feature for soundfonts
  • Improve soundfont importation and add custom categories

In-app purchases

None

Tabla Sampler

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SoundFont Pro

Subscriptions3
  • TAQS.IM Monthly PRO Access$5.991 Month
  • TAQS.IM Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Brass Section$2.99
  • Acoustic Pianos$2.99
  • Brass Solo$2.99
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  • Choirs$2.99
  • Electric Guitars$2.99
  • TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • TAQSIM SoundFont Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Tabla Sampler free?
Tabla Sampler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundFont Pro free?
SoundFont Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabla Sampler or SoundFont Pro?
SoundFont Pro is rated higher. Tabla Sampler averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SoundFont Pro averages 4.4 from 777 ratings.
Do Tabla Sampler or SoundFont Pro have ads?
SoundFont Pro shows ads; Tabla Sampler does not.
Which is updated more often, Tabla Sampler or SoundFont Pro?
Tabla Sampler ships an update every 5 weeks, and SoundFont Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tabla Sampler was updated on November 3, 2026 and SoundFont Pro on November 7, 2026.

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