# iLehra vs NagmaLive

The clearest difference is price: NagmaLive at Free against iLehra's $19.99. NagmaLive also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (744 vs 68). iLehra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NagmaLive is free to download; iLehra costs $19.99 up front. NagmaLive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iLehra asks for nothing beyond the download.

NagmaLive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NagmaLive has 744 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of iLehra's written reviews are positive against 70% of NagmaLive's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLehra | NagmaLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilehra/id333183750/reviews) | **[4.6 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagmalive-lehra-and-tabla/id967589706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **744** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prasad Upasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115061) | [Jason Fellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/967589705) |

## What reviewers say

### iLehra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilehra/id333183750)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a wide variety of lehra accompaniments for tabla solos, offering realistic sounds on multiple instruments. It features an auto-tuner, customizable presets, and background playback for seamless practice.

**Highlights:** 110 Lehras in 60+ raags for 25 taals, Realistic lehras on Harmonium, Violin, Flute, or Santoor, Integrated auto-tuner, Background play and tap tempo, Customizable presets with export/import, Full octave of pitch adjustments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NagmaLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagmalive-lehra-and-tabla/id967589706)

This app provides authentic lehra and tabla recordings for practicing Indian classical music. It offers customizable tempos, multiple taals, and various lead instruments to enhance your practice sessions. Track your progress and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Authentic lehra and tabla recordings, Multiple lead instruments (Sarangi, Harmonium, Sitar), Adjustable tempo and multiple taals, Advanced mixer controls, Kathak mode with tailored tabla theka, Practice tracking and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NagmaLive Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| NagmaLive Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Desh • Tintal • Sarangi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Basant Mukhari • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Bairagi • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Kalashree • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Bageshree • Jhaptal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kathak Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Nagmas | $16.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 High-quality instrument sound recordings
- 🎼 Variety of ragas, taals, and instruments available
- ⚙️ Customizable BPM and session features
- 👍 User-friendly interface for practice
- 🎹 Multiple instrument options (sitar, sarangi, harmonium)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- ⏱️ Timing and tempo synchronization issues
- 🔧 Complex settings for non-professionals
- 📱 Limited free trial version
- 🎵 Missing some basic taals (dadara, kaherva)

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases functionality not working
- Timing glitches at specific BPM ranges (104-105, 179-180)
- App fails to launch on iOS 13
- Cannot re-download app after offloading despite payment
- Kathak mode access issues despite payment

**Requested features**

- Beat count display on screensaver
- Additional gats in sitar mode
- More nagmas and lehras in various raags
- Ableton Link integration for syncing with other apps
- Improved app UI design (modernize dated appearance)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLehra free?

iLehra costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NagmaLive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iLehra or NagmaLive?

NagmaLive is rated higher. iLehra averages 3.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while NagmaLive averages 4.6 from 744 ratings.

### Do iLehra or NagmaLive have ads?

Neither iLehra nor NagmaLive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLehra or NagmaLive?

iLehra ships an update every 3 weeks, and NagmaLive every 3 weeks. Most recently, iLehra was updated on November 7, 2026 and NagmaLive on November 6, 2026.

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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.*