# iRaaga vs Carnaticpedia

iRaaga and Carnaticpedia both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Carnaticpedia's written reviews are positive against 60% of iRaaga's. Carnaticpedia also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iRaaga against 4.7 for Carnaticpedia. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of iRaaga's written reviews are positive against 100% of Carnaticpedia's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRaaga | Carnaticpedia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iraaga/id1558314202/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnaticpedia/id6446292005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kalyan Ganesan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558314204) | [Datonique, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469017604) |

## What reviewers say

### iRaaga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iraaga/id1558314202)

Explore and play Carnatic raagas, the Indian classical music equivalent of scales. This app offers a grid-based interface to learn and practice raagas in any pitch, with a piano sound for preview. It's designed as a quick aid for learners.

**Highlights:** Carnatic Raaga Explorer, Raaga Player, 72 Melakarthas (base scales), Customizable pitch, Grid layout for exploration, Piano sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Carnaticpedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnaticpedia/id6446292005)

Explore a comprehensive encyclopedia of Carnatic music. Access a vast collection of songs, notations, videos, and lessons. Learn about ragas, talas, and technical aspects of this classical Indian music form.

**Highlights:** Vast song library, Musical notations, Instructional videos, Raga and tala information, Technical music lessons, Basic exercises and compositions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRaaga free?

iRaaga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Carnaticpedia free?

Carnaticpedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iRaaga or Carnaticpedia?

Carnaticpedia is rated higher. iRaaga averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Carnaticpedia averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do iRaaga or Carnaticpedia have ads?

iRaaga shows ads; Carnaticpedia does not.

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