# Real Kalimba vs Array Mbira Instrument

The clearest difference is rating: Array Mbira Instrument at 5.0 against Real Kalimba's 4.3. Array Mbira Instrument also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Real Kalimba's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Kalimba sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Array Mbira Instrument asks for nothing beyond the download.

Array Mbira Instrument holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Kalimba has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Kalimba | Array Mbira Instrument |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kalimba/id1533030138/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/array-mbira-instrument/id6755812532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Budali Kingsley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453294453) | [Himalay Diyora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736716287) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Kalimba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kalimba/id1533030138)

Experience the soothing sounds of a thumb piano with this realistic simulator. Slide your fingers to play notes, tune the instrument, and explore various reverb effects. Record your melodies, learn new songs with interactive tutorials, and customize the visual appearance.

**Highlights:** Realistic kalimba sound and visuals, Adjustable tine range and tuning, Multiple reverb environments, Audio recorder with editing and sharing, Over 100 songs and 20+ tabs for learning, Customizable backgrounds, colors, and key markings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro-Unlock All with No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Array Mbira Instrument

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/array-mbira-instrument/id6755812532)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Kalimba free?

Real Kalimba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Array Mbira Instrument free?

Array Mbira Instrument is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Real Kalimba or Array Mbira Instrument?

Array Mbira Instrument is rated higher. Real Kalimba averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Array Mbira Instrument averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Real Kalimba or Array Mbira Instrument have ads?

Real Kalimba shows ads; Array Mbira Instrument does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*