# Dhol vs Bongos

The clearest difference is rating: Dhol at 4.7 against Bongos's 3.3. Dhol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 64%). Bongos's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dhol sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dhol holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dhol has 145 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Dhol's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bongos's.

Dhol ships an update every 7 months, Bongos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dhol | Bongos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dhol-e/id368874645/reviews)** | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutual Image LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368874648) | [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614) |

## What reviewers say

### Dhol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dhol-e/id368874645)

Experience the joy of playing the Dhol on your iPhone or iPod Touch. This app allows you to tap out rhythms with your fingers, offering multiple drum sounds and the ability to play along with your music library. It also features a unique Bluetooth connection mode for interactive learning and playing with friends.

**Highlights:** Virtual Dhol instrument, Multiple drum sounds, Play along with music, Bluetooth Dhol-E Connect, Interactive learning mode, Tap-based controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peer Connect Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dhol With Khanda | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dhol Bling | $0.99 | one-time |
| DholE Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Jam and chill
- 👍 Great app to help practice dhol beats
- 🎉 Awesome
- 👍 Excellent app with good functionality
- 👍 Nice app to practice dhol skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lags and delays when playing
- 🐛 Not working, no shop beats
- 🔊 Sound could be better and more nuanced
- 🐛 Doesn't load, stuck on settings
- 🔊 Doesn't sound like a real dhol

**Reported bugs**

- Lags and delays when playing
- Not working, no shop beats
- Doesn't load, stuck on settings
- No sound on iPhone 5

**Requested features**

- Update and improve sound effects
- Add kin and ke as well as dha ne ge and click
- Add option to record when playing with songs
- Add more accurate sounds and ghir ghira
- Add volume setting to be louder when playing along to tracks


### Bongos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855)

Experience realistic bongo drumming with professionally recorded sounds that change based on where you strike the drums. This app offers high-quality samples, additional percussion, and low latency for an immersive musical experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** 18 high-quality bongo samples, Cowbell and sticks percussion, Professionally recorded & mastered sounds, No latency for precise playing, Multitasking support for playing along with music, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bongos Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic bongo sounds
- 🎶 Encourages musical creativity
- 🤗 Fun for all ages
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive after a while
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔊 Could use louder/better sound

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Rotation issues on certain phones
- Ads covering up playing area

**Requested features**

- Record and playback feature
- More instrument options
- Ability to tune/adjust bongos
- Integration with music apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dhol free?

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

### Is Bongos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dhol or Bongos?

Dhol is rated higher. Dhol averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Bongos averages 3.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Dhol or Bongos have ads?

Bongos shows ads; Dhol does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dhol or Bongos?

Dhol ships an update every 7 months, and Bongos every 2 months. Most recently, Dhol was updated on September 28, 2026 and Bongos on September 29, 2026.

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