# iTablaPro vs NagmaLive

The clearest difference is price: NagmaLive at Free against iTablaPro's $29.99. iTablaPro's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 70%) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

NagmaLive is free to download; iTablaPro costs $29.99 up front. iTablaPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NagmaLive sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iTablaPro against 4.6 for NagmaLive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 409 and 730 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of iTablaPro's written reviews are positive against 70% of NagmaLive's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTablaPro | NagmaLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itablapro/id337350026/reviews) | **[4.6 (730 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagmalive-lehra-and-tabla/id967589706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 409 | **730** |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prasad Upasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115061) | [Jason Fellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/967589705) |

## What reviewers say

### iTablaPro

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

**Currently charting:** #54 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 |


### NagmaLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagmalive-lehra-and-tabla/id967589706)

This app provides authentic lehra and tabla recordings for practicing Indian classical music. It offers customizable tempos, multiple taals, and various lead instruments to enhance your practice sessions. Track your progress and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Authentic lehra and tabla recordings, Multiple lead instruments (Sarangi, Harmonium, Sitar), Adjustable tempo and multiple taals, Advanced mixer controls, Kathak mode with tailored tabla theka, Practice tracking and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NagmaLive Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| NagmaLive Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Desh • Tintal • Sarangi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Kirwani • Tintal • Sarangi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Mishra Mand • Tintal • Sarangi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Basant Mukhari • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Bairagi • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Kalashree • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Bageshree • Jhaptal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hiranmay Mitra • Mishra Pilu • Tintal • Harmonium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Bageshree • Rupak • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • BilaskhaniTodi • Tintal • Sarangi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Mishra Mand • Tintal • Harmonium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hiranmay Mitra • Ahir Bhairav • Tintal • Harmonium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kathak Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Nagmas | $16.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 High-quality instrument sound recordings
- 🎼 Variety of ragas, taals, and instruments available
- ⚙️ Customizable BPM and session features
- 👍 User-friendly interface for practice
- 🎹 Multiple instrument options (sitar, sarangi, harmonium)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- ⏱️ Timing and tempo synchronization issues
- 🔧 Complex settings for non-professionals
- 📱 Limited free trial version
- 🎵 Missing some basic taals (dadara, kaherva)

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases functionality not working
- Timing glitches at specific BPM ranges (104-105, 179-180)
- App fails to launch on iOS 13
- Cannot re-download app after offloading despite payment
- Kathak mode access issues despite payment

**Requested features**

- Beat count display on screensaver
- Additional gats in sitar mode
- More nagmas and lehras in various raags
- Ableton Link integration for syncing with other apps
- Improved app UI design (modernize dated appearance)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTablaPro free?

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

### Is NagmaLive free?

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

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

NagmaLive is rated higher. iTablaPro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while NagmaLive averages 4.6 from 730 ratings.

### Do iTablaPro or NagmaLive have ads?

Neither iTablaPro nor NagmaLive shows ads.

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

iTablaPro ships an update every 3 weeks, and NagmaLive every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTablaPro was updated on September 25, 2026 and NagmaLive 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.*