Comparison

Darbuka vs Simple Darbuka

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

Head to head
About

Darbuka

This app provides realistic finger darbuka pads for practicing along with songs. It offers high-quality sounds, customizable pad positions, and includes a metronome and recording features for jam sessions and lessons.

Highlights
  • Realistic finger darbuka pads
  • Practice along with songs
  • High-quality sound selection
  • Customizable pad positions
  • Built-in metronome
  • Recording and loop functions
Features
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***** This App is a Real Finger Darbuka Pads. ***** You can practice according to the Song. ***** Ideal for Jam Sessions with other Instruments. ***** Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. ***** Real High Quality Sound. [Simple Darbuka] * Simple Darbuka Pads with No Delay. [Sound Selection & Custom Darbuka Positions] * Long Press to Select and set Sound. (After selecting the sound, push the selected Darbuka again, it will be changed) * Available in All Darbuka Positions. [Color] * Abundant Color Variations. [Metronome] * BPM(30〜300) [Rec] * Includes Recording, Loop and Metronome functions. * Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. [List of Darbuka Sounds] * Real High Quality Sound. [Darbuka 1,Darbuka 2,Darbuka 3,Darbuka 4,Darbuka 5,Darbuka 6,Darbuka 7,Darbuka 8,Darbuka 9,Darbuka 10,Darbuka 11,Darbuka 12,Darbuka 13,Darbuka 14,Darbuka 15,Darbuka 16,Darbuka 17,Darbuka 18,Darbuka 19,Darbuka 20,Darbuka 21,Darbuka 22,Darbuka 23,Darbuka 24,WoodStick,Dog]

About

Simple Darbuka

Features
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Bring the energetic and expressive sound of the darbuka to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Darbuka is a modern darbuka simulator built for rhythm practice, creativity, and musical exploration - featuring authentic darbuka sounds, rhythm patterns, MIDI interaction, and a simple recording system. AUTHENTIC DARBUKA RHYTHMS Play with realistic darbuka percussion sounds designed to capture the character of traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean rhythm styles. RHYTHM PRACTICE Explore rhythmic patterns and develop your timing while performing traditional and modern percussion grooves. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your darbuka performances, replay them anytime, and keep all recordings neatly organized. If you’re looking for a portable darbuka app for rhythm practice, cultural percussion styles, or creative grooves, Simple Darbuka lets you bring powerful rhythms wherever you go.

Screenshots

Darbuka4 screens
Simple Darbuka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Darbuka at none against Simple Darbuka's 1. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Darbuka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Darbuka asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Darbuka versus Simple Darbuka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarbukaSimple Darbuka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size702 MB180 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSatomi UchidaMustafa Demir

In-app purchases

None

Darbuka

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Darbuka

One-time1
  • Get Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Darbuka free?
Darbuka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Darbuka free?
Simple Darbuka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Darbuka or Simple Darbuka have ads?
Both Darbuka and Simple Darbuka show ads.

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