Indian Classical Tabla vs iTabla Sangat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Indian Classical Tabla
This application emulates the sound of a traditional Indian Tabla, offering realistic instrument quality for musicians of all levels. It provides customizable sound settings and supports various classical and folk musical rhythms (taals).
- Realistic Tabla sound reproduction
- Adjustable pitch and global volume
- Support for multiple taals (rhythms)
- Professional signal processing
- Simple yet advanced customization
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Indian Classical Tabla is the software version of a Tabla, this instrument used in Indian classical music. All musicians, professional or amateur, experts or beginners, need Tabla or Drum for the practice and performance of Indian music. We have created with passion, this Indian Classical Tabla professional application. The application has been designed and carefully tuned to accurately reproduce the sound of an original Tabla instrument, including its beautiful tone, resonance and overtones. The professional instrument quality sounds of this application, simple but advanced customization options and professional level signal processing settings. You can fine tune the pitch with a resolution, also independently fine tune the pitch and adjust the global volume. Indian Classical Tabla Player support the deferent taal like : "Teentaal", "Ektaal", "Jhaptaal", "Deepchandi", "Rupak", "Dadra", "Keherwa" The first three (Teentaal, Ektaal and Jhaptaal) are very common in classical music, the next three (Deepchandi, Rupak and Dadra) are more common in semi-classical music, and the last one (Keherwa) is the life and soul of folk music. The Indian Classical Tabla Player Support Deferent Tall: ------------------------------------------------------- 1- Teentaal - 16 beats (4/4/4/4) (dhaa dhin dhin dhaa / dhaa dhin dhin dhaa / dhaa tin tin taa/ taa dhin dhin dhaa) 2- Ektaal - 12 beats (2/2/2/2/2/2) (dhin dhin / dhaage tirikiTa / tu naa / kat tin / dhaage tirikiTa / dhi naa) 3- Jhaptaal - 10 beats (2/3/2/3) (dhi naa / dhi dhi naa / ti naa / dhi dhi naa) 4- Deepchandi - 14 beats (3/4/3/4) (dhaa dhin (S) / dhaa dhaa tin (S) / taa tin (S) / dhaa dhaa dhin (S) *(S) indicates a silent beat, where nothing is played.) 5- Rupak - 7 beats (3/2/2) (ti ti naa / dhi naa / dhi naa) 6- Dadra - 6 beats (3/3) (dhaa ge naa / dhaa ti naa) 7- Keherwa - 8 beats (4/4) (dhaage nati naka dhina / dhage nati naka dhina)
iTabla Sangat
This app offers an authentic electronic tabla and tanpura experience for Indian classical musicians. It provides comprehensive support for Hindustani taals and features a versatile Swar Mandal for practice and performance ambiance. Multiple percussion instruments are also included.
- Authentic tabla and tanpura sounds
- Support for Hindustani taals
- Customizable Swar Mandal tempo
- Multiple percussion instruments (Dholak, Duff, Pakhawaj)
- Background playback
- Dual tanpura functionality
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About iTabla Sangat # iTabla Sangat stands out as the premier electronic tabla and tanpura, faithfully replicating the authentic sound, making it an excellent choice for Indian Classical musicians and students. With comprehensive support for the standard taals in Hindustani music, it serves as the perfect accompaniment for daily riyaz (practice). The exquisite Tanpura and Swar Mandal effortlessly craft an immediate concert ambiance! # iTabla Sangat, developed by Engineer and Sitarist Mr. Hari Sharma, presents a unique offering with the ability to play six instruments - Tabla, Dholak, Duff, Pakhawaj, Swarmandal, and Tanpura. The app features a clean and straightforward interface, providing a user-friendly experience. Mr. Hari Sharma, renowned for creating instruments like Raagini Digital, Swarangini, Taal Tarang, and Riyaz Master and Sangat brings his expertise to deliver a comprehensive and versatile musical tool. # Background play: Initiate music playback and seamlessly switch to another app or play along with iPod music without interruption. # Swarmandal: Customize tempo from 250 to 400 beats per minute. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iTabla Sangat | Tanpura • Legendary Raagini E-tanpura tone. • Dual Tanpura functionality for simultaneous or individual play. • Pitch range spans B to F with 19 notes, precise fine-tuning. • Selectable playing options for PA, MA, NI, or SA. • Adjustable tempo to suit preferences. • Support for Hindustani and Carnatic styles of playing. • Individual volume control for each Tanpura string. • Specialized manual tuning available for NI. • Independent volume adjustment for both Tanpuras. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iTabla Sangat | Tabla • Diverse percussion experience with Tabla, Dholak, Duff, and Pakhawaj. • Pitch range spanning B to F across lower and higher octaves, with 19 notes and precise fine-tuning. • Flexibility to switch Tabla to a lower octave pitch corresponding to the higher Tanpura pitch.(Sur Tabla) • Extensive list of Taals, including Teen Taal, Ek Taal, Dadra, Tilwada, Rupak, Bhajan, and more. • Wide array of Theka variations in Taals & Layas, including a Random mode for realistic accompaniment. • Laya options encompass Dhrut, Madhya, Vilambit, and Ati Vilambit for diverse Theka patterns. • Broad tempo range from 10 to 664 beats per minute. • Separate volume control for Tabla for customizable audio levels. • Independent volume control for Dagga and Tabla, facilitating balance adjustments. • Displays Taal bolls, Matra, and Riyaz time for enhanced musical guidance. Note: For optimal Dagga (Bayan) effects, it is recommended to use a speaker dock, external speakers, or high-quality headphones. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iTabla Sangat | Swarmandal • Customize tempo from 250 to 400 beats per minute • Access a collection of 107 Raagas iTabla Sangat • A single application catering to your diverse musical requirements. • Authentic Tanpura with the legendary Raagini tone and Tabla tone. • Seamless background play functionality. • Compatible with iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. • Effortless plug-and-play operation. • Comprehensive help file for detailed guidance. • Online support accessible at www.soundapps.in website. • Developed by Mr. Hari Sharma, a dedicated contributor to Indian Classical Music for more than two decades, creating electronic Tabla and Tanpura instruments such as Raagini Digital, Swarangini, Taal Tarang, and Riyaz Master and Sangat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iTabla Sangat at Free against Indian Classical Tabla's $1.99. iTabla Sangat also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 70 months). Indian Classical Tabla's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
iTabla Sangat is free to download; Indian Classical Tabla costs $1.99 up front. iTabla Sangat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Indian Classical Tabla asks for nothing beyond the download.
Indian Classical Tabla ships an update every 70 months, iTabla Sangat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Indian Classical Tabla | iTabla Sangat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 70 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suresh Verma | Sound Apps Private Ltd |
Customer experience
Indian Classical Tabla
iTabla Sangat
In-app purchases
Indian Classical Tabla
No in-app purchases
iTabla Sangat
- Pro iTabla Sangat$12.99
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