iTablaPro vs Fine Chromatic Tuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTablaPro
Experience realistic Indian classical music practice with virtual tabla, tanpura, and other instruments. Features include 47 taals, an auto-tuner, metronome, and recording capabilities. Ideal for musicians and students seeking an authentic practice companion.
- Realistic tabla and tanpura sounds
- Support for 47 Hindustani music taals
- Integrated auto-tuner
- Metronome with tap tempo
- Recording add-on available
- Audiobus support
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Come sit down for a session with our Tabla Pro. Experience virtuoso, realistic tabla playing, and let the fantastic Tanpura & SwarMandal sound inspire you to greater heights in your own musical journey! ________________________________________ ◆◆◆ FEATURED by Apple in Band in Your Hand And the reviews are in: ***** "REAL Tabla Sound!" ***** "Truly Amazing!" ***** "FANTASTIC app for riyaz" ***** "Best app ever, all I can say is WOW" ***** "Finally a first-class app to replace expensive mediocre hardware" ________________________________________ ◆ About iTablaPro ◆ iTablaPro is the first electronic tabla and tanpura that actually sounds like the real thing, ideal for Indian Classical musicians and students. It includes support for all common taals used in Hindustani music, making it the perfect companion for daily riyaz (practice). And the beautiful Tanpura and Swar Mandal create an instant concert atmosphere! YouTube demo: http://iTablaPro.com ________________________________________ √ SIX fantastic instruments in one app: Tabla, two 5-string Tanpuras, a Sur-Peti (Shruti-Box), Swar Mandal, plus Manjira all controlled by a single set of pitch controls √ Uses sound samples from actual highest-quality instruments for the most realistic sound √ 47 taals: Ada Chautaal(14), Ardha Jai(6.5), Ardha Jhaptaal(5), Ardha Shikhar(8.5), Ashta Jhaptaal(8.5), Bhajani(8), Chachar(16), Chartal-ki-Sawari(11), Chautaal(12), Dadra(6), Dakshinatya Rupak(6), Deepchandi(14), Dhamar(14), Ektaal(12), Farodust/Firdost(14), Gajamukha(16), Jai Taal(13), Jat(8), Jhampak(5), Jhaptaal(10), Jhoomra(14), Kalawati(9.5), Keherva(8), Matta Taal(9), Moghuli(7), Neel Taal (7.5), Pancham Sawari(15), Pashto(7), Pauri/Paudi(4), Punjabi / Sitarkhani(16), Rudra Taal(11), Rupak(7),Saatva(7), Sadra(10), Sardha Rupak(10.5), Sasthi(6), Shashanka(5.5), Shikhar(17),Shiva Taal(9), Soolfaak(10), Soolfakhta(5), Sooltaal(10), Sunand(9.5), Teentaal(16), Teevra(7), Tilwada(16), Yamuna(5) √ Multiple styles for most taals or use the EXPERT MODE for a more interactive experience √ INTEGRATED AUTO-TUNER: Auto-Tune iTablaPro to your instrument such as harmonium, or use it to tune other instruments √ MANJIRA: Manjira auto-play support for taals used in bhajans such as Bhajani, Keherva and Dadra √ AUDIOBUS support: Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps! See http://audiob.us for more information. √ RECORDING (Optional) add-on now with RECORDING: Hear yourself in the speakers to the background of iTablaPro using the iPhone or headset microphone and record everything (requires external speakers with wired connection or headphones). Additional purchase required. √ METRONOME: Includes metronome with the most common time signatures! √ TAP TEMPO: Just tap out a beat on the lower display and watch the app sync the tempo! √ MIXER: Full-featured mixer to adjust volume & panning of each instrument independently. √ 7-BAND EQUALIZER: Customizable 7-band equalizer with presets √ PRESETS: Save your frequently-used combinations as named presets. Includes presets for the 100+ most popular raags. And now you can also export/import presets via email or iTunes File Sharing. √ BACKGROUND PLAY: Start playing the music and switch to another app or play along with iPod music √ Includes an option for "Sur" tabla for a more bass tabla sound suitable for vocal music √ Extremely accurate tempo from 10bpm to 700bpm (depending on the taal) √ Wide range of pitch from lower A (A2) through upper E (E4) for one and a half octaves of tuning √ Each taal has different thekas for slow, medium & fast tempos for more natural-sounding accompaniment √ Displays current matra being played as well as the current divisions (Sam, Taali, Khaali, etc.) ________________________________________ NOTE: The tabla's bayaan sound is very bass-intensive and cannot be full heard through the iPhone/iPod/iPad internal speaker. For best effect, use a speaker dock, external speakers, or high-quality headphones.
Fine Chromatic Tuner
This chromatic instrument tuner uses advanced algorithms for precise tuning via your device's microphone. It displays the exact frequency and offers an analog-style interface with a wide detection range. Designed for accuracy in noisy environments, it keeps your screen active during use.
- Sensitive and accurate algorithms
- Automatic note detection
- Analog-like needle display
- Shows exact frequency
- Clean analog-like UI
- Keeps screen on
- Works in noisy surroundings
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Professional app with unique algorithms designed for most accurate tuning. The working range of the app is 70 Hz to 550 Hz so if you are bass player look for “Fine Bass Tuner” app instead. Fine Chromatic Tuner is a chromatic instrument tuner that allows you to quickly and accurately tune your instrument using the built-in mic in your device. The exact frequency of the sound is displayed. Features: - sensitive and accurate algorithms - Automatic note detection - Analog like needle - Shows frequency - Clean bright and simple analog like UI - Display range is -50 to +50 cent - Keeps screen on while working. - Works in noisy surroundings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTablaPro at 87% against Fine Chromatic Tuner's 13%. iTablaPro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). Fine Chromatic Tuner's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $29.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model and device support 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
iTablaPro costs $29.99 and Fine Chromatic Tuner $0.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fine Chromatic Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.
iTablaPro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTablaPro has 416 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iTablaPro's written reviews are positive against 13% of Fine Chromatic Tuner's.
iTablaPro ships an update weekly, Fine Chromatic Tuner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTablaPro | Fine Chromatic Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (416 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 416 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prasad Upasani | Aleksandar Mlazev |
Customer experience
iTablaPro
Fine Chromatic Tuner
In-app purchases
iTablaPro
- Recording Add-on$5.99
Fine Chromatic Tuner
No in-app purchases
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