# Bongos vs Endless A

The clearest difference is rating: Endless A at 4.5 against Bongos's 3.3. Endless A also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Bongos's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Endless A asks for nothing beyond the download.

Endless A holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bongos has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Bongos's written reviews are positive against 100% of Endless A's.

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, Endless A every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bongos | Endless A |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongos-dynamic-bongo-drums/id411722855/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-a-440/id971330737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614) | [Nathan Fennel](https://appshunter.io/developer/968469779) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Endless A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-a-440/id971330737)

Easily generate a consistent A-440 pitch for tuning instruments. Select from various instrument sounds to play the reference tone endlessly until you tap to stop. Ideal for musicians needing a reliable tuning reference.

**Highlights:** Endless A-440 pitch generation, Multiple instrument sound options, Simple tap-to-play interface, Reference tone for tuning, Piano, violin, french horn, sine wave sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bongos free?

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

### Is Endless A free?

Endless A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bongos or Endless A?

Endless A is rated higher. Bongos averages 3.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Endless A averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bongos or Endless A have ads?

Bongos shows ads; Endless A does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bongos or Endless A?

Bongos ships an update every 2 months, and Endless A every 8 days. Most recently, Bongos was updated on October 17, 2026 and Endless A on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*