iShala vs iTabla Sangat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iShala
This app provides accompaniment for Indian classical music practice, offering customizable tanpuras, tablas, and other instruments. It includes a vast library of rhythmic cycles and ragas, with advanced features like pitch correction and recording capabilities in its Pro edition.
- Customizable tanpuras and tablas
- Vast library of ragas and rhythmic cycles
- Pitch correction for vocal accuracy
- Manual instrument playing via MIDI keyboard
- Session recording and loop creation
- Cloud access to user-created content
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iShala is an Indian music mobile app that provides flawless accompaniment for classical music practice, be it vocal, instrumental or rhythmic. It comes in 2 Editions: Standard and Pro (previously known as Premium). It features: • 6 Tanpuras (10 on Pro Edition) • 2 Tablas (3 on Pro Edition) • a Swarmandal • a Vibraphone (Pro Edition only) • a Harmonium • 3 Manjeeras (6 on Pro Edition) all fully customisable in practice sessions that can then be loaded on demand. It effectively replaces a tabla machine, a lehra player and an electronic tanpura. It is therefore an ideal tool for anyone practicing Indian classical music, or just wishing to jam along virtual Indian musicians on any other musical style. iShala includes over 60 rhythmic cycles, melodies in more than 110 ragas and 7 different tempos. You can also create your own ragas and fine-tune each of their notes at micro-tones (or shrutis) level. Possible combinations are thus nothing short of endless! iShala initially comes in Standard Edition, but you can upgrade it to Pro Edition through an In-App purchase option. These are one-time payments; whatever the edition you choose, you can use the app forever. Standard Edition has all the features you need for your riyaaz, and more. But Pro Edition adds some really exciting functionality like: • pitch correction: iShala detects the note you are currently singing, along with a coloured meter highlighting whether you are right on pitch or not. This is a precious tool to improve your accuracy. • additional instruments: 4 tanpuras, a low pitch tabla, a vibraphone and 3 manjeeras • manual playing of all instruments: tabla, harmonium, tanpura, swarmandal, vibraphone and manjeera • NEW: plug a MIDI keyboard (USB/Bluetooth) and play any of these instruments through it! • record your own loops • record your practice session: adjust mic/music level, then press REC, sing, press STOP and the audio recording file will be generated for you to listen and share • pull items from the Cloud: download rhythmic and/or melodic cycles posted from SwarShala users directly on your device For more detailed info on features per edition, check the following topic: https://www.swarclassical.com/guides/ishala/topic.php?product=is&id=18 ---- Some sweet words from our users: "Best tanpura app. Concert like. Fully satisfied. I think incomparable with others. Price also reasonable compared to others. Anyone can perform even on stage with this app." "Amazing tool for your daily solo practice. Thanks for this help for music students. Love it, God bless" "This app is best investment for Indian classical musicians. I own this app for almost 4 years and I would say it's value for money. It is best app for riyaz with amazing tabla and tanpura." "After using this app for more than 1 year I am writing genuine review about this app. Wonderful service from the team. Even when I had queries and when I was in need of assistance, they replied through Email and helped me within 10 minutes. App is wonderful which I am using for my music practice, it's helping me a lot. If u are a true music learner, I would recommend this. Thanks a lot to the team members and developers of this IShala app." "Excellent app. Best for riyaz. Fine sounds. Perfectly tuned instruments." "Just one word... Perfect !!" "Excellent App. Wonderful to do Riyaz with this App. Best on the market. Well worth the price. Well done to the developers." FOLLOW US! • facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swarclassical • instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swarclassical • youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SwarClassical
iTabla Sangat
This app offers an authentic electronic tabla and tanpura experience for Indian classical musicians. It provides comprehensive support for Hindustani taals and features a versatile Swar Mandal for practice and performance ambiance. Multiple percussion instruments are also included.
- Authentic tabla and tanpura sounds
- Support for Hindustani taals
- Customizable Swar Mandal tempo
- Multiple percussion instruments (Dholak, Duff, Pakhawaj)
- Background playback
- Dual tanpura functionality
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About iTabla Sangat # iTabla Sangat stands out as the premier electronic tabla and tanpura, faithfully replicating the authentic sound, making it an excellent choice for Indian Classical musicians and students. With comprehensive support for the standard taals in Hindustani music, it serves as the perfect accompaniment for daily riyaz (practice). The exquisite Tanpura and Swar Mandal effortlessly craft an immediate concert ambiance! # iTabla Sangat, developed by Engineer and Sitarist Mr. Hari Sharma, presents a unique offering with the ability to play six instruments - Tabla, Dholak, Duff, Pakhawaj, Swarmandal, and Tanpura. The app features a clean and straightforward interface, providing a user-friendly experience. Mr. Hari Sharma, renowned for creating instruments like Raagini Digital, Swarangini, Taal Tarang, and Riyaz Master and Sangat brings his expertise to deliver a comprehensive and versatile musical tool. # Background play: Initiate music playback and seamlessly switch to another app or play along with iPod music without interruption. # Swarmandal: Customize tempo from 250 to 400 beats per minute. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iTabla Sangat | Tanpura • Legendary Raagini E-tanpura tone. • Dual Tanpura functionality for simultaneous or individual play. • Pitch range spans B to F with 19 notes, precise fine-tuning. • Selectable playing options for PA, MA, NI, or SA. • Adjustable tempo to suit preferences. • Support for Hindustani and Carnatic styles of playing. • Individual volume control for each Tanpura string. • Specialized manual tuning available for NI. • Independent volume adjustment for both Tanpuras. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iTabla Sangat | Tabla • Diverse percussion experience with Tabla, Dholak, Duff, and Pakhawaj. • Pitch range spanning B to F across lower and higher octaves, with 19 notes and precise fine-tuning. • Flexibility to switch Tabla to a lower octave pitch corresponding to the higher Tanpura pitch.(Sur Tabla) • Extensive list of Taals, including Teen Taal, Ek Taal, Dadra, Tilwada, Rupak, Bhajan, and more. • Wide array of Theka variations in Taals & Layas, including a Random mode for realistic accompaniment. • Laya options encompass Dhrut, Madhya, Vilambit, and Ati Vilambit for diverse Theka patterns. • Broad tempo range from 10 to 664 beats per minute. • Separate volume control for Tabla for customizable audio levels. • Independent volume control for Dagga and Tabla, facilitating balance adjustments. • Displays Taal bolls, Matra, and Riyaz time for enhanced musical guidance. Note: For optimal Dagga (Bayan) effects, it is recommended to use a speaker dock, external speakers, or high-quality headphones. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iTabla Sangat | Swarmandal • Customize tempo from 250 to 400 beats per minute • Access a collection of 107 Raagas iTabla Sangat • A single application catering to your diverse musical requirements. • Authentic Tanpura with the legendary Raagini tone and Tabla tone. • Seamless background play functionality. • Compatible with iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. • Effortless plug-and-play operation. • Comprehensive help file for detailed guidance. • Online support accessible at www.soundapps.in website. • Developed by Mr. Hari Sharma, a dedicated contributor to Indian Classical Music for more than two decades, creating electronic Tabla and Tanpura instruments such as Raagini Digital, Swarangini, Taal Tarang, and Riyaz Master and Sangat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iTabla Sangat at Free against iShala's $12.99. iTabla Sangat also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). iShala's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (42% vs 0%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
iTabla Sangat is free to download; iShala costs $12.99 up front. iShala sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iTabla Sangat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iShala holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iShala has 162 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of iShala's written reviews are positive against 0% of iTabla Sangat's.
iShala ships an update every 3 months, iTabla Sangat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iShala | iTabla Sangat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (162 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swar Systems | Sound Apps Private Ltd |
Customer experience
iShala
iTabla Sangat
In-app purchases
iShala
- iShala 5 Pro Edition$9.99
iTabla Sangat
- Pro iTabla Sangat$12.99









