Comparison

RaagaTime vs SwarSaathi

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

Head to head
About

RaagaTime

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This app shows only the appropriate ragas based on the time of day and can be a companion for anyone who wishes to be aware of the right ragas for the moment. Easily browse a beautifully curated list of raagas that harmonize with each hour. Tap any raaga to instantly access artist details and enjoy immersive built-in recordings. Seamless Listening Experience Keep the music flowing while you explore! Each raaga screen lets you continue playback and jump between recommended recordings of the same raaga without missing a beat. Challenge Yourself with the Raaga Detection Game Test your ear and sharpen your skills! Play short clips, guess the correct raaga, and climb the leaderboard with exciting rounds and scoring. Customize your game by creating your own shortlist of raagas with an easy search-and-select interface. Smart Playback Anywhere Our app integrates perfectly with system play/pause controls and even supports instant playback from your Apple Watch. Immerse yourself in the world of raagas like never before. Download now and let the music guide your day!

About

SwarSaathi

Features
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SwarSaathi helps Indian music learners practice swara, saptak, and pitch stability in real time. Start with SwarPractice, a free swara practice tool. Set your Sa, sing, and instantly see the swara, saptak, pitch, and tuning feedback. SwarPractice supports Mandra, Madhya, and Taar saptak notation, including dot markers above or below the swara. Practice freely or use short timed drills to build sur stability. Current features: • Select your Sa from common Indian vocal pitch ranges • Detect swara and saptak in real time • Standard komal, shuddha, tivra, mandra, and taar notation • Timed practice sessions: 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s • Free practice mode • Accuracy and stability summary after practice • Pitch bias and cents spread feedback • Optional Sa drone • On-device microphone processing SwarSaathi is designed for learners of Indian classical, semi-classical, film, and devotional music who want a simple way to understand notes, practice sur, and improve steadily.

Screenshots

RaagaTime4 screens
SwarSaathi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RaagaTime at daily against SwarSaathi's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaagaTime ships an update daily, SwarSaathi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
RaagaTime versus SwarSaathi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaagaTimeSwarSaathi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB15 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAditi DateSumit Verma

In-app purchases

None

RaagaTime

No in-app purchases

None

SwarSaathi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaagaTime free?
RaagaTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwarSaathi free?
SwarSaathi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RaagaTime or SwarSaathi have ads?
Neither RaagaTime nor SwarSaathi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaagaTime or SwarSaathi?
RaagaTime ships an update daily, and SwarSaathi fortnightly. Most recently, RaagaTime was updated on October 25, 2026 and SwarSaathi on October 24, 2026.

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