Comparison

iTablaPro vs Tabla

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
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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

Tabla

Learn and play Indian tabla drums on your smartphone or tablet. Access over 100 video lessons, a variety of percussion instruments, and loops to practice with. Enjoy studio-quality audio and share your performances.

Highlights
  • Over 100 video lessons
  • Realistic tabla set and percussion instruments
  • Variety of loops for playing along
  • Studio-quality audio
  • Export recordings to MP3
  • Share performances on social media
  • MIDI support
Features
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The Tabla app provides all the tools necessary to master the art of playing the tabla instrument on your smartphone or tablet. Now you can easily play any music, anywhere! Excellent for anyone who is passionate about the instrument and music! What is a Tabla? The tabla is a Hindu percussion instrument widely used in Indian devotional and meditative music. It consists of a pair of drums, the smaller, higher-pitched DAYA and the larger, deeper-sounding BAYA. Why haven't you started learning to play the tabla drums yet? Tabla offers various video lessons to assist you, along with a variety of loops to play along with. Don't have access to a real tabla instrument or an electronic tabla? No problem! The Tabla app offers a realistic tabla set and a diverse range of other percussion instruments with high-quality sounds, allowing you to play any music you desire! You don't need a tabla drum to learn to play! The Tabla is an excellent choice for practicing or playing quietly, without causing disruptions or requiring much space. Enjoy the freedom to play tabla wherever you like! Show your friends how good you are at playing tabla! Share videos of your performances with friends and on social media! The Tabla app allows children and adults to learn drumming while having fun, enhancing their cognitive and motor skills. This drum game will stimulate your musical talent, making it easy to learn drum beats as if using a real tabla kit. So what are you waiting for to become a tabla player? Explore Tabla features: - Over 100 lessons to learn how to play the tabla - Various percussion musical instruments - Wide variety of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments - Loops for playing along - Studio-quality audio - Export your recordings to MP3 format - Share your recordings and custom drum sets on social media - New tabla lessons and loops introduced weekly - Compatible with all screen resolutions - Phones and Tablets (HD images) - MIDI support - Free app The app contains the following subscription: - Premium Version (Remove ads; Unlock all loops; and Unlock Metronome) - Monthly payment ($3,90). - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription is automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal. - The subsequent monthly subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the next renewal (considering the day of the effective monthly subscription). - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: http://www.kolbapps.com/privacy_policy_and_terms.pdf Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Designed for drummers, percussionists, professional musicians, enthusiasts, and beginners! From the creators of the Real Drum app! Download the Tabla app and turn your fingers into drumsticks right now! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for tips on using the app: @kolbapps Kolb Apps: Touch & Play!

Screenshots

iTablaPro4 screens
Tabla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tabla at Free against iTablaPro's $29.99. Tabla also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). iTablaPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Tabla is free to download; iTablaPro costs $29.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iTablaPro against 4.4 for Tabla. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of iTablaPro's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tabla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTablaPro ships an update every 3 days, Tabla every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iTablaPro versus Tabla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTablaProTabla
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (418 ratings) — better4.4 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better63.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4181.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrasad UpasaniKOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI

Customer experience

iTablaPro

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

Tabla

All ratings1,215 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

iTablaPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tabla

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Very weird and has no ghe that resonates
  • Very bad.. hung most of the time and need to restart
  • No sound on iPhone 6S
  • There is no sound
  • Using latest IOS, no sound

Requested features

3 requests
  • Leers for certain known thekas / taals
  • Option to control the speed of the loop while learning and practicing
  • Harmonium app

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTablaPro

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

Tabla

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Version$1.991 Month
  • Premium Version - 3 Days Free3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Version1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Premium Version$3.991 Month
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Version$6.997 Days
  • half-yearly subscription$9.996 Months
  • annual subscription$12.991 Year
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$99.99

Questions

Is iTablaPro free?
iTablaPro costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tabla free?
Tabla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTablaPro or Tabla?
iTablaPro is rated higher. iTablaPro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Tabla averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.
Do iTablaPro or Tabla have ads?
Tabla shows ads; iTablaPro does not.
Which is updated more often, iTablaPro or Tabla?
iTablaPro ships an update every 3 days, and Tabla every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTablaPro was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tabla on November 6, 2026.

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