# iTablaPro vs Dhol

The clearest difference is price: Dhol at Free against iTablaPro's $29.99. Dhol also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). iTablaPro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Dhol is free to download; iTablaPro costs $29.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dhol sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dhol holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 409 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iTablaPro's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dhol's.

iTablaPro ships an update every 3 weeks, Dhol every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTablaPro | Dhol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itablapro/id337350026/reviews) | **[4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dhol-e/id368874645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **409** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prasad Upasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115061) | [Mutual Image LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368874648) |

## What reviewers say

### iTablaPro

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides realistic tabla and tanpura sounds for musicians and students. It features multiple instruments, 47 taals, and an auto-tuner, creating a concert atmosphere for practice and performance.

**Highlights:** Realistic tabla and tanpura sounds, Support for 47 taals, Integrated auto-tuner, Six instruments in one app, Metronome and tap tempo, Audiobus support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Dhol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dhol-e/id368874645)

Experience the joy of playing the Dhol on your iPhone or iPod Touch. This app allows you to tap out rhythms with your fingers, offering multiple drum sounds and the ability to play along with your music library. It also features a unique Bluetooth connection mode for interactive learning and playing with friends.

**Highlights:** Virtual Dhol instrument, Multiple drum sounds, Play along with music, Bluetooth Dhol-E Connect, Interactive learning mode, Tap-based controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peer Connect Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dhol With Khanda | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dhol Bling | $0.99 | one-time |
| DholE Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Jam and chill
- 👍 Great app to help practice dhol beats
- 🎉 Awesome
- 👍 Excellent app with good functionality
- 👍 Nice app to practice dhol skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lags and delays when playing
- 🐛 Not working, no shop beats
- 🔊 Sound could be better and more nuanced
- 🐛 Doesn't load, stuck on settings
- 🔊 Doesn't sound like a real dhol

**Reported bugs**

- Lags and delays when playing
- Not working, no shop beats
- Doesn't load, stuck on settings
- No sound on iPhone 5

**Requested features**

- Update and improve sound effects
- Add kin and ke as well as dha ne ge and click
- Add option to record when playing with songs
- Add more accurate sounds and ghir ghira
- Add volume setting to be louder when playing along to tracks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTablaPro free?

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

### Is Dhol free?

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

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

Dhol is rated higher. iTablaPro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Dhol averages 4.7 from 145 ratings.

### Do iTablaPro or Dhol have ads?

Neither iTablaPro nor Dhol shows ads.

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

iTablaPro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dhol every 7 months. Most recently, iTablaPro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dhol on September 28, 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.*