Jublag vs Tempo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Jublag
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World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar! The Jublag, also called Calung, is a six-key gangsa metallophone in the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar and plays the core melody, supporting the main melody played by the giying. ** 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
Tempo
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The fastest way to write and save drum notation. Capture the bar you keep coming back to. Every drummer has that one part. The one that slows you down. The one you repeat over and over. Tempo lets you pull it out, keep it with you, and actually nail it. Built for real practice - Quickly input drum notation (including cymbals) - Save bars for later - Export and share as clean images - Play back and hear what you've written - Follow along for that consistent practice experience Perfect for: - Drummers working through tricky sections - Teachers sharing bite-sized exercises - Capturing ideas without friction No clutter. No learning curve. No timelines. No full compositions. Just fast, focused notation when you need it. Terms and conditions for Tempo Premium: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tempo at Free against Jublag's $3.99. Tempo also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Jublag's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Tempo is free to download; Jublag costs $3.99 up front. Tempo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Jublag asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jublag ships an update every 20 months, Tempo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jublag | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | emacsian Company Limited | Dean Hetherington |
In-app purchases
Jublag
No in-app purchases
Tempo
- Premium$14.991 Year









