Comparison

iTablaPro vs Smart Remote Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic tabla and tanpura sounds
  • Support for 47 Hindustani music taals
  • Integrated auto-tuner
  • Metronome with tap tempo
  • Recording add-on available
  • Audiobus support
Features
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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

Smart Remote Connect

Transform your compatible device into a smart music player. Browse pre-loaded stations and songs, control playback, create custom playlists, and search for specific tracks directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Connects to physical Carvaan devices
  • Browse pre-loaded stations and songs
  • Control song playback
  • Create custom playlists
  • Search for specific songs
  • View all stations and categories
Features
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• Connect the app with your physical Carvaan device to use the app as a remote. • The app is compatible with Premium, Gold, 2.0, Gold 2.0, Karaoke, Mini +, Musicbar and GO. • The app works only if you own a device compatible with the App. • Connect with your device with the app via Bluetooth and browse through stations that are pre-loaded on your device, control the song playout, set your favourites or pause right from the app sitting anywhere. • APP FEATURES: o Once connected to your device, you can do the following on the App. • Choose a station • View list of songs available under a station. These stations are the same on your device • All stations, across all categories for connected device can be viewed on the app • Play songs by choice • Each station’s song list will be displayed to you. Now that you have the entire song list in front of you, play songs as per your choice • Play songs by our choice • Play any station and it will work as a radio, just back-to-back songs of that station will play • Search for a song • Look for a song you want to play and it will play from your device • Create playlists • Add songs of your choice across stations and make a playlist you like Privacy policy: https://www.saregama.com/carvaangold-static/privacy_policy Terms of use: https://www.saregama.com/carvaangold-static/terms_of_use FAQ: https://www.saregama.com/carvaangold-static/faq Supported by:* iOS: 12 and above Love the Saregama Carvaan app? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saregama/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saregama_official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/saregamaglobal • Please help us improve your experience by emailing to feedback@saregama.com • Don’t forget to rate the app & also write a review

Screenshots

iTablaPro4 screens
Smart Remote Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTablaPro at 87% against Smart Remote Connect's 10%. iTablaPro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Smart Remote Connect's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Smart Remote Connect is free to download; iTablaPro costs $29.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Remote Connect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTablaPro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTablaPro has 416 ratings behind it against 38, 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 10% of Smart Remote Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTablaPro ships an update weekly, Smart Remote Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
iTablaPro versus Smart Remote Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTablaProSmart Remote Connect
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (416 ratings) — better1.6 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better10.3% of reviews
Number of ratings416 — better38
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1712.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrasad UpasaniSaregama

Customer experience

iTablaPro

All ratings416 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.4%

Smart Remote Connect

All ratings38 ratings
Positive7.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative81.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative82.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTablaPro

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

Smart Remote Connect

Subscriptions10
  • Carvaan Gold App Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Carvaan Premium Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Carvaan 2.0 Gold Monthly$1.491 Month
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  • Carvaan 2.0 Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Carvaan Karaoke Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Carvaan Premium Annual$10.991 Year
  • Carvaan Gold Annual$10.991 Year
  • Carvaan GO Annual$10.991 Year
  • Carvaan 2.0 Annual$10.991 Year
  • Carvaan 2.0 Gold Annual$10.991 Year

Questions

Is iTablaPro free?
iTablaPro costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Smart Remote Connect free?
Smart Remote Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTablaPro or Smart Remote Connect?
iTablaPro is rated higher. iTablaPro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Smart Remote Connect averages 1.6 from 38 ratings.
Do iTablaPro or Smart Remote Connect have ads?
Neither iTablaPro nor Smart Remote Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTablaPro or Smart Remote Connect?
iTablaPro ships an update weekly, and Smart Remote Connect monthly. Most recently, iTablaPro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Remote Connect on November 2, 2026.

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