# iTablaPro vs TaalMala

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTablaPro at 87% against TaalMala's 34%. iTablaPro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). TaalMala's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

TaalMala is free to download; iTablaPro costs $29.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TaalMala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTablaPro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 409 and 177 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iTablaPro's written reviews are positive against 34% of TaalMala's.

iTablaPro ships an update every 3 weeks, TaalMala every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTablaPro | TaalMala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itablapro/id337350026/reviews)** | [4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taalmala/id900947127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **409** | 177 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prasad Upasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115061) | [Abhijit Patait](https://appshunter.io/developer/900942887) |

## What reviewers say

### iTablaPro

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

**Currently charting:** #61 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 |


### TaalMala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taalmala/id900947127)

This app provides realistic accompaniment for Indian classical musicians, featuring high-quality sampled instruments like Tabla and Tanpura. It offers extensive pre-composed compositions and allows users to create their own Taals, Lehras, and SwarMandal patterns. Ideal for daily practice or live performances.

**Highlights:** High-quality sampled instruments, 360+ pre-composed Taals, 246+ pre-composed Lehras, 620+ pre-composed SwarMandal patterns, Compose custom Taals and Lehras, Sequencer for arranging patterns, Adjustable tempo and pitch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTablaPro free?

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

### Is TaalMala free?

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

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

iTablaPro is rated higher. iTablaPro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while TaalMala averages 4.3 from 177 ratings.

### Do iTablaPro or TaalMala have ads?

Neither iTablaPro nor TaalMala shows ads.

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

iTablaPro ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaalMala every 2 months. Most recently, iTablaPro was updated on September 25, 2026 and TaalMala on September 24, 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.*