Comparison

iTablaPro vs NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.

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

Head to head
About

iTablaPro

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.

Practice and perform music with advanced AI tools. Features include guided workouts, a live orchestra with diverse instruments and ragas, and multi-track recording capabilities. Explore a vast library of instruments and customize your practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Live Orchestra with 27 instruments
  • 404 Ragas, Ragams, Scales
  • 110 Taals/Rhythms
  • Guided Music Workouts
  • Multi-track audio/video recording
  • Karaoke with pitch shifting
  • Smart keyboard and instruments
Features
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NaadSadhana is the Apple Design Award-winning music app that listens, responds, and accompanies you in real time. Its Artistic Intelligence improvises alongside you like a live ensemble, across Indian classical, world, and contemporary styles. Built by a musician, for musicians. Practice, perform, and create in one app. PRACTICE • Build a daily riyaaz with guided workouts for notes, ear training, tuning, and rhythm • Find your ideal key and Sa • Explore ragas and scales on a smart keyboard PERFORM A world-class virtual orchestra at your fingertips: • 27 instruments • 413 ragas, ragams, and scales • 127 taals, grooves, and metronomes • 10 global styles • Tabla, swarmandal, harmonium, piano, violin, brass, guitars, drums, cajon, manjira, shaker, tambourine, and many more. CREATE • Multi-track audio and video recording • Automatic mixing and mastering with studio effects • Trim, fade, EQ, volume, stereo panning, mic effects, and Magic Mic Enhance • Video filters and cropping with aspect ratio presets • Share in multiple audio and video formats ALSO INSIDE • Save songs as presets, with sections, lyrics, tuning, and instruments • Playlists with smart transitions for medleys and concerts • Karaoke with pitch shifting, speed control, and looping • In-ear monitoring with reverb and EQ • Hands-free control with MIDI pedals and controllers • iCloud sync for songs and playlists PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your audio is processed on your device • No ads, ever • Family Sharing included with every Pro plan Music. Evolved! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iTablaPro4 screens
NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. at Free against iTablaPro's $29.99. iTablaPro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. is free to download; iTablaPro costs $29.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iTablaPro's written reviews are positive against 91% of NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTablaPro ships an update every 3 days, NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iTablaPro versus NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTablaProNaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (418 ratings)4.7 (209 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings418 — better209
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrasad UpasaniSandeep Ranade

Customer experience

iTablaPro

All ratings418 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.4%

NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.

All ratings209 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.1%

Bugs and requests

iTablaPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Mic feature not working with latest update
  • Tempo adjustment issues with faders
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Raga-specific tanpura and swarmandal presets
  • MIDI output and integration with DAWs
  • Customizable instrument sounds
  • Western music accompaniment options
  • Lifetime purchase option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTablaPro

One-time1
  • Recording Add-on$5.99
3 purchases

NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.

Subscriptions2
  • NaadSadhana Pro - 1 Month.$9.991 Month
  • NaadSadhana Pro - 1 Year.$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • NaadSadhana Lifetime Family$399.99

Questions

Is iTablaPro free?
iTablaPro costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. free?
NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTablaPro or NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.?
NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. is rated higher. iTablaPro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. averages 4.7 from 209 ratings.
Do iTablaPro or NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. have ads?
Neither iTablaPro nor NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTablaPro or NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.?
iTablaPro ships an update every 3 days, and NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. every 11 days. Most recently, iTablaPro was updated on November 7, 2026 and NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved. on November 6, 2026.

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