Comparison

Bongos vs Instrument Value

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

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About

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.

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
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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!

About

Instrument Value

Features
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Identify and value any guitar or bass with intelligent photo analysis. Get the builder, model, estimated year, and collector value in seconds — from budget instruments to rare vintage pieces. For identification and valuation only. INSTANT INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION Snap one photo of any guitar or bass and get a detailed appraisal in seconds. The analysis reads the body shape, headstock, hardware, and finish to identify the builder, model, and instrument type. Works on electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and bass guitars from major and boutique builders alike. COMPLETE INSTRUMENT DETAILS Each identification includes: - Builder, model, and instrument type (electric, acoustic, bass) - Estimated production era or year range - Body/neck wood and construction details - Hardware originality assessment - Fret wear and overall condition - Original case presence and condition - Estimated collector value range BUILDER REPUTATION & VALUE Not all builders hold value the same way. The app estimates the builder's reputation tier and how that affects collector demand and resale value — a key factor most price guides ignore. HONEST — NO FAKE VERDICTS No app can prove an instrument is genuine from one photo — the tells that actually matter (the neck joint, the truss rod nut shape, how the serial is stamped) usually aren't visible in a headstock shot. So instead of a false "fake or real" score, we tell you plainly: - What this exact photo does and doesn't show - A caution level with honest reasons, never an accusation - Concrete, luthier-level things to check yourself before you buy or sell - Overall condition grading, hardware originality, and fret wear 8 HONEST INSTRUMENT TOOLS INCLUDED - Free Serial Number Decoder: decode Fender and Gibson serial numbers into an honest production year range — no AI guesswork, sourced from real dating references - Value Estimator: adjust a reference price by condition and originality - Condition & Originality Grader: estimate overall instrument condition from what you observe - Originality Impact Guide: the single detail that moves THIS instrument's price the most — usually swapped parts, not counterfeits - Care & Storage Guide: humidity, temperature, and handling tips by instrument type - String Gauge & Tuning Calculator: find the right strings and tuning for your setup - Vigilance Checklist: the luthier-level tells to verify yourself before you buy — no fake/real score, just what to actually check - Builder Reputation Guide: which builders and eras hold the most value WHO IT'S FOR - Buying or selling a used guitar or bass and want a fair price - Inherited or found an instrument and want to know what it's worth - Collectors tracking vintage and boutique builds - Musicians curious about their gear's history and value Some premium features require a subscription. The serial number decoder is completely free. Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a professional appraisal. Always consult a certified instrument appraiser for insurance, sale, or legal purposes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bongos2 screens
Instrument Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Instrument Value at none against Bongos's shown. Bongos's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Bongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Instrument Value sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bongos versus Instrument Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBongosInstrument Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkunk Brothers GmbHGREGORY PORTAILLER

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

Instrument Value

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bongos

One-time1
  • Bongos Ad-Free$1.99
2 purchases

Instrument Value

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Bongos free?
Bongos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instrument Value free?
Instrument Value is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bongos or Instrument Value have ads?
Bongos shows ads; Instrument Value does not.

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