Bongos vs Professional Xylophone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bongos
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.
- 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
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The ultimate Bongos for your iPhone and iPad 18 with professionally recorded and mastered sounds: Depending where you hit the bongos sounds varies! It doesn’t matter if you are a professional musician, want to become a bongocero or just want to drum for fun - you should get this app! Features: ⇒ 18 high quality bongo samples ⇒ More percussion: Cowbell and sticks ⇒ Professionally recorded & mastered sounds ⇒ No latency for fast and exact playing! ⇒ Optimized for iPhone / iPad speakers, headphones and external speakers ⇒ Supports multitasking: Play along with your own music ⇒ HD Retina Graphics for iPhone, iPod touch and the new iPad ⇒ 2 Apps in 1: Universal App for iPhone AND iPad To play along with your own music, start the music on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and start the app. Important: If you can't hear anything on your device, please make sure, you turned up the ringtone volume and enabled application sounds in the iPhone settings menu. --------- Make sure to leave a comment with ideas and wishes for future versions in your review!
Professional Xylophone
This app transforms your device into a professional xylophone studio, offering realistic sound, dual interface modes, and advanced recording capabilities. Explore diverse rhythms, customize your sound with effects, and easily share your musical creations.
- Realistic Xylophone Scene
- Keyboard Mode with Xylophone Sounds
- HD Video & Audio Recording
- Expanded Preset Library
- 23 Built-in Rhythm Styles
- Microtonal Tuning
- Studio-Grade Effects
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Professional Xylophone A Complete Xylophone Studio—Now with Pro-Level Recording, Presets, and Rhythm Tools Transform your mobile device into a powerful xylophone workstation with Professional Xylophone, the most advanced and authentic melodic percussion app on the market. Whether you’re performing, composing, teaching, or simply exploring music, this all-in-one toolkit brings the full studio experience to your fingertips. Two Immersive Scenes. Unlimited Expression. Realistic Xylophone Scene Experience the look, feel, and sound of a real xylophone with ultra-responsive bars and concert-grade samples. Perfect for live performance or solo practice. Keyboard Mode with Xylophone Sounds Switch to a piano-style layout that unlocks expressive features like dynamic touch sensitivity, tuning adjustments, and extended playability for composers and sound designers. What's New in the Latest Update All-New Screen & Audio Recording HD Video & Audio: Capture high-quality screen recordings with synchronized system audio and microphone input. Voice & Sound Together: Record both your instrument and external sound sources—ideal for tutorials, demos, and musical storytelling. One-Tap Sharing: Instantly share your recordings on social media platforms. Advanced Preset & Visualization Engine Smart Key Adaptation: Visual elements automatically adjust to the key of your selected preset. Flexible Speed Control: Slow down or speed up playback (0.5x–2.0x) for learning or experimentation. Expanded Preset Library: Explore new professionally recorded samples across various musical styles. Studio-Grade Audio Recording Crystal-Clear Fidelity: Capture every nuance of your performance with uncompromising clarity. Accurate Sync: A high-precision timing system ensures every beat is recorded perfectly. Organized Workflow: Easily name, sort, and manage your audio projects. Richer Rhythm Experience 23 Built-in Styles: From Blues, Jazz, and Reggae to Tango and Electronic—explore global rhythms. Breaks & Fills: Add variation and flow with dynamic transitions and accents. Animated Visual Sync: Rhythms come alive with perfectly timed visual effects. Interface & Performance Enhancements Redesigned UI: Smoother visuals and a more intuitive interface for a seamless music-making experience. Improved Stability: Major performance upgrades and critical bug fixes—especially in MIDI playback and multi-touch handling. Core Features That Set Professional Xylophone Apart Authentic Sound Library: Professionally sampled notes with warm, resonant tone. Dual Scene Design: Switch freely between realistic and keyboard-style interfaces. Microtonal Tuning: Explore non-Western scales and custom pitch systems. Transpose, Reverb, Chorus: Fine-tune your sound with studio-grade effects. Dynamic Touch Sensitivity: Express every nuance of your playing. Customizable Interface: Tailor colors, bar layout, and responsiveness to fit your workflow. Instant Recording & Sharing: Capture and share your musical ideas effortlessly. Download Professional Xylophone Today Whether you're a professional musician, a passionate student, or an experimental sound artist, Professional Xylophone is your gateway to melodic expression and creativity. With unmatched realism, advanced recording tools, and a powerful rhythm engine, your next musical masterpiece is just a tap away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Professional Xylophone at 4.1 against Bongos's 3.3. Bongos's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Professional Xylophone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Professional Xylophone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 70 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Bongos's written reviews are positive against 29% of Professional Xylophone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Bongos ships an update every 2 months, Professional Xylophone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bongos | Professional Xylophone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (24 ratings) | 4.1 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Skunk Brothers GmbH | Alper Kahriman |
Customer experience
Bongos
Professional Xylophone
Bugs and requests
Bongos
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sound not working on some devices
- Rotation issues on certain phones
- Ads covering up playing area
Requested features
4 requests- Record and playback feature
- More instrument options
- Ability to tune/adjust bongos
- Integration with music apps
Professional Xylophone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bongos
- Bongos Ad-Free$1.99
Professional Xylophone
- Get Premium$9.99
Questions
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