Comparison

Jegog vs Kalimba Pro

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

Head to head
About

Jegog

Features
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World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar! Jegog, or gegogan, is the largest gangsa metallophone in the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar and contains five keys. They produce the lowest-pitched sounds in the gangsa. ** Note that the instrument produces very low-pitched sounds and require a high-quality sound system for best sound reproduction. The use of a high-quality headphone or external amplifier with good bass response is recommended. ** * Authentic sound bank sampled directly from real instruments * User interaction designed to replicate true playing experience * Playing sound can be stopped --- essential for Gamelan! * High-quality photos showcasing real instruments * Optimized for ultra-low latency audio playback * Zoomable views for detailed instrument exploration * Customizable display of cipher notations to suit your preferences * Completely ad-free for uninterrupted enjoyment

About

Kalimba Pro

Features
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A simple, minimalist music app where your can to play the kalimba and sansula. • 2 instruments (Kalimba, Sansula) • Optional reverb effect • Record the music you're playing • Share your records • Simple • Relaxing • No ads

Screenshots

Jegog4 screens
Kalimba Pro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kalimba Pro at $0.99 against Jegog's $3.99. Kalimba Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Jegog costs $3.99 and Kalimba Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jegog ships an update every 26 months, Kalimba Pro every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Jegog versus Kalimba Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJegogKalimba Pro
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 20 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeremacsian Company LimitedDmytro Denys

In-app purchases

None

Jegog

No in-app purchases

None

Kalimba Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jegog free?
Jegog costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kalimba Pro free?
Kalimba Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jegog or Kalimba Pro have ads?
Neither Jegog nor Kalimba Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jegog or Kalimba Pro?
Jegog ships an update every 26 months, and Kalimba Pro every 20 months. Most recently, Jegog was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kalimba Pro on October 30, 2026.

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