Comparison

iShala vs slowscribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

slowscribe

This app helps musicians learn by ear by slowing down audio without changing pitch and looping specific sections. It's ideal for practicing solos, harmonies, lyrics, and rhythmic details, turning your device into a portable practice tool.

Highlights
  • Slow down audio without pitch change
  • Import songs and videos
  • Precise waveform loop points
  • Transpose passages by semitone
  • Save and return to practice sessions
  • Offline practice capability
Features
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Slowscribe is a focused practice studio for musicians who learn by ear. Import a song or video, slow it down without changing pitch, and loop the exact section you want to study. Whether you’re learning solos, harmonies, chord voicings, lyrics, or rhythmic details, Slowscribe helps you hear more clearly and practice more deliberately. Built for serious repetition, Slowscribe gives you the tools to stay inside difficult passages until they feel natural. Features Slow down audio while preserving pitch Import songs and videos from your device Set precise waveform loop points Transpose passages up or down by semitone Save songs and return to your practice later Create repeat-based speed training routines Practice offline with no desktop required Great for Transcribing solos and riffs Learning fast passages by ear Practicing vocals and harmonies Studying reference tracks Repeating difficult sections until they stick Slowscribe turns your phone into a portable transcription and practice tool, so you can focus less on rewinding and more on improving. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://slowscribe.com/privacy

Screenshots

iShala4 screens
slowscribe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: slowscribe at Free against iShala's $12.99. slowscribe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). iShala's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

slowscribe is free to download; iShala costs $12.99 up front. iShala sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and slowscribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

slowscribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iShala versus slowscribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriShalaslowscribe
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (162 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings162 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwar SystemsSagar Lama

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iShala

One-time1
  • iShala 5 Pro Edition$9.99
2 purchases

slowscribe

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual Ad-Free$24.991 Year

Questions

Is iShala free?
iShala costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is slowscribe free?
slowscribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iShala or slowscribe?
slowscribe is rated higher. iShala averages 4.6 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while slowscribe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iShala or slowscribe have ads?
Neither iShala nor slowscribe shows ads.

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