# SrutiBox vs iTablaPro

The clearest difference is price: SrutiBox at $1.99 against iTablaPro's $29.99. SrutiBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17). iTablaPro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (418 vs 11). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SrutiBox costs $1.99 and iTablaPro $29.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SrutiBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTablaPro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTablaPro has 418 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SrutiBox's written reviews are positive against 87% of iTablaPro's.

SrutiBox ships an update every 3 months, iTablaPro every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SrutiBox | iTablaPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srutibox/id288419651/reviews) | **[4.5 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itablapro/id337350026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 13 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Lowengard](https://appshunter.io/developer/288419654) | [Prasad Upasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115061) |

## What reviewers say

### SrutiBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srutibox/id288419651)

This app simulates an Indian harmonium, generating drones with customizable timbres and precise intonations. It offers a realistic bellows-pumping feature and can be used for musical practice, spiritual chanting, or as a tuning aid.

**Highlights:** Indian harmonium simulation, Customizable drone timbres, Precise intonation control, Background audio playback, Bellows-pumping realism, Pitch source for tuning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great for ambient music
- 🎧 Useful for practicing singers
- 💡 Innovative sound creation
- 🎚️ Flexible interval customization
- ✨ Produces wonderful sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Low volume without amplifier
- 💸 Waste of money for some
- ❌ Doesn't sound like Shruti box
- 👎 Not user-friendly interface
- 🔌 Battery drain in background

**Reported bugs**

- Background battery drain
- iPhone overheating
- Audible glitches when changing sliders
- Clicks when changing some settings

**Requested features**

- Audiobus support
- Built-in sleep timer
- Echo effect
- Preset for Tanbura
- Distort waveform for Tanbura sound


### iTablaPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itablapro/id337350026)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides realistic tabla and tanpura sounds for Indian classical musicians and students. It features multiple instruments, 47 taals, and an auto-tuner, offering a comprehensive practice companion.

**Highlights:** Realistic tabla and tanpura sounds, Support for 47 taals, Integrated auto-tuner, Multiple instrument options, Metronome and tap tempo, Audiobus support, Recording add-on

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recording Add-on | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SrutiBox free?

SrutiBox costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iTablaPro free?

iTablaPro costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SrutiBox or iTablaPro?

iTablaPro is rated higher. SrutiBox averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while iTablaPro averages 4.5 from 418 ratings.

### Do SrutiBox or iTablaPro have ads?

Neither SrutiBox nor iTablaPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SrutiBox or iTablaPro?

SrutiBox ships an update every 3 months, and iTablaPro every 3 days. Most recently, SrutiBox was updated on November 7, 2026 and iTablaPro on November 7, 2026.

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