Talanome vs Thrayam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Talanome
This app provides a precision metronome specifically designed for Carnatic music, offering a vast library of traditional and complex rhythmic cycles. It allows users to create custom beats, adjust pitch, and explore various musical traditions beyond Carnatic.
- Carnatic Tala structures and terminology
- Adjustable pitch/Shruti
- Alternate Nadai (Gathi) & Kalai support
- Tala Creation Engine for custom beats
- Preloaded with 35 Suladi Talas, Chapu Talas, Chanda Talas, and more
- Tala Visualizer with animations
- Demo videos and information on Talas
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We created Talanome in 2011 as the first-of-its-kind Metronome catering specifically to Carnatic Talas. Built with a precision sound engine, it understood and utilized Carnatic tala structures and terminology. Over the years, we've added many new features - other Carnatic Talas like Chapu Talas, adjustable pitch/Shruti, alternate Nadais, etc. We then made a Tala Creation Engine that allowed users to create *any* complex beat pattern. Using this engine, we added other, more esoteric Carnatic Talas such as Ashtottara Sata Talas, Mukhi Talas, and also non-Carnatic Talas like Hindustani Taals and Fusion Talas like those developed and shared by Pete Lockett, a world-renowned multi-percussionist. How do you take a mature 13-year-old app and make it even better? We started with the basics - take all the knowledge and lessons learned, but start with a clean slate. Our Talanome version 10 has been rewritten from the ground up, with a brand-new, easy-to-use and intuitive interface, reimagined Tala Visualizer, completely revamped Audio Engine and a powerful new way to create any beat pattern in any genre - all while staying true to its Carnatic roots! Sarvam Thaala Mayam translates to "rhythm is everywhere." True to that philosophy, Talanome aims to provide the musician with a plethora of Talas, both conventional and esoteric, ranging from simple to complex, Carnatic to Thiruppugazh, Hindustani, Fusion and beyond! Talanome has transformed over the years. What started out as an elegant Metronomic device has now evolved into a trusted Tala Companion and a veritable Knowledge Base to boot! Every Tala and Tala Group has basic information available such as its structure and settings. We've also researched and added more content and demo videos to serve as valuable information not only for the newly initiated but also for the seasoned professional who wishes to delve into newer (or older) Talas! Talanome lets you develop your kālapramānam and learn the invaluable art of following another's tempo which will help when performing (or training to perform) with other musicians/dancers. Talanome comes preloaded with: • all 35 Suladi Talas • 6 Chapu Talas • 28 Chanda Talas • 108 Ashtottara Sata Talas • Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna's Mukhi Talas • Pete Lockett's Fusion Talas • 7 Hindustani Taals • B.C Manjunath's Fibonacci Tala Talanome auto-updates when new Talas and content are added. With its all-new Tala Creation Engine, you can also create many more Talas! Here are some highlights: Beats: ◆ Precision Sound Engine with fine-grained tempo control ◆ Tap out the rhythm with "Tap Tempo" ◆ Count-In beats help get the Talam started or for Eduppu (Graham) ◆ Nadai (Gathi) & Kalai support Visuals: ◆ New display shows pertinent information at a quick glance ◆ New and improved Tala Visualizer with innovative layout and animations ◆ Full Screen Mode lets you focus on the Tala being played ◆ Choose between Dark and Light modes Rich sound options: ◆ Natural sounds derived from a real Manjira and Nattuvangam (tunable) ◆ Hand clapping or wood block sounds for a Shruti neutral option ◆ Select Nadai pattern to play (e.g. matching Chapu Talam beat accents) Pitch and Volume: ◆ Select and fine-tune the Pitch (Shruti) of the tunable sounds ◆ Control bass, tonal & total volume levels and pan directly from the main page ◆ Background play and audio mixing allows you to use Talanome with other apps Help: ◆ Detailed User Manual on Talanome’s abilities and functions ◆ Quick Help Slides provide useful tips to get the most out of Talanome ◆ Eminently transportable - no bulky boxes to carry around ◆ Multi-functional educational tool ◆ Supported on the iPad as a native app Talanome is a versatile tool whether used to hone your skills during practice, helping your students, used in live performances or in the recording studio. Keep the perfect beat with Talanome!
Thrayam
This app provides essential tools for Karnatik musicians, including a digital thaalam with animated hand gestures and tempo control, a customizable tanpura with string animations, and a precise tuner that displays swaras in multiple languages. It helps musicians practice and refine their skills with detailed visual and auditory feedback.
- Animated thaalam hand gestures
- Tap-tempo for thaalam
- Playable tanpura with string animations
- Single/Dual tanpura options
- Fine-tune Shruti
- Swaras display in multiple languages
- Color-coded sharp/flat tuning
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A Thaalam, Tanpura, and Tuner app for Karnatik musicians. It is the brainchild of Maestro Kumaresh Rajagopalan, designed and developed by Dr. Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan. Thaalam: Detailed Hand animations for each thaalam with 1 or 2 kalai options. Tap-tempo option to easily provide tempo for the thaalam. A thaalam progress bar to track the current aksharam. Tanpura: Playable tanpura with engaging string animations. Extensive controls for the tanpura. Single / Dual tanpura options. Fine-tune Shruti easily. Tuner: Display swaras in various Languages. Note wheel display along with fine-tune view. Note, frequency, and octave display for clear reference Color-coded sharp and flat tunings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thrayam at 4.8 against Talanome's 4.4. Thrayam also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 70%). Talanome's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (115 vs 12). On update cadence, ads, 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
Talanome costs $9.99 and Thrayam $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thrayam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talanome has 115 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Talanome's written reviews are positive against 92% of Thrayam's.
Talanome ships an update every 2 months, Thrayam monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talanome | Thrayam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (115 ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Upbeat Labs | Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan |
Customer experience
Talanome
Thrayam
In-app purchases
Talanome
No in-app purchases
Thrayam
No in-app purchases







