Comparison

MINI vs Congas

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

Head to head
About

MINI

Create music with a free, 16-step sequencer featuring basic synthesizer waves and drum loops. Enjoy multi-touch note input and Wi-Fi sync for collaborative jamming. A simple and fun tool for electronic music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 16-step sequencer
  • Multi-touch note input
  • 32 polyphonic tones + 1 drum track
  • 4 synthesizer waves
  • 4 drumbeat loops
  • Wi-Fi sync play
Features
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Karl Bartos (electronic musician, ex-KW, co-composer of songs like The Robots, The Model, Computer World,...) and Masayuki Akamatsu (media artist and author of various iPhone apps such as Banner, Oscillator, Echochops,...) create a 16 step music sequencer which is free, simple and fun. The executive producer is Jean-Marc Lederman. We have created this simple music app for fun: it implements the basic waves of a synthesizer with a 16 step sequencer. This app is completely free, but we would be glad if you would consider a donation to the Red Cross. In 2011, the year we were making this app, the Great East Japan Earthquake struck, and we released it as donationware to support the people affected. The damage from that disaster has still not fully healed, and disasters have continued to occur around the world since then. We continue to ask for your support. This application has the functions listed below. - 16 steps sequencer - Start/stop sequence - Multi-touch note input - 32 polyphonic tones + 1 drum track - 4 waves (saw, triangular, square, sine) - 4 drumbeat loops - Drums on/off - Random notes - Clear notes - Additional information Please enjoy our music and think World.

About

Congas

Experience realistic conga drumming on your mobile device with 18 high-quality, professionally recorded sounds. Play along with your own music and enjoy responsive, low-latency performance. This universal app is optimized for all Apple devices, offering a fun and versatile drumming experience for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • 18 high-quality conga samples
  • Cowbell and sticks percussion
  • Professionally recorded & mastered sounds
  • No latency for fast playing
  • Supports multitasking with own music
  • Universal App for iPhone and iPad
Features
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The ultimate Congas for your iPhone and iPad with 18 professionally recorded and mastered sounds: Depending where you hit the congas, the sounds varies! It doesn’t matter if you are a professional musician, want to become one or just want to drum for fun - you should get this app! Features: ⇒ 18 high quality conga 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! Visit our homepage: http://www.skunkbrothers.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SkunkBrothers

Screenshots

MINI4 screens
Congas1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MINI at none against Congas's 1. MINI also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.7). Congas's advantage is ratings volume (359 vs 24) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Congas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MINI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MINI holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Congas has 359 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of MINI's written reviews are positive against 71% of Congas's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MINI ships an update monthly, Congas every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MINI versus Congas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMINICongas
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (24 ratings) — better3.7 (359 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better71.2% of reviews
Number of ratings24359 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.04.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki AkamatsuSkunk Brothers GmbH

Customer experience

MINI

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative19.0%

Congas

All ratings359 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews702 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative17.8%

Bugs and requests

MINI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Congas

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No sound on some devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Buttons and controls not always responsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • More instruments and sounds
  • Ability to record and save performances
  • Tutorials or lessons for beginners
  • Improved responsiveness and accuracy

In-app purchases

None

MINI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Congas

One-time1
  • Congas Ad-Free$0.99

Questions

Is MINI free?
MINI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Congas free?
Congas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MINI or Congas?
MINI is rated higher. MINI averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Congas averages 3.7 from 359 ratings.
Do MINI or Congas have ads?
Neither MINI nor Congas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MINI or Congas?
MINI ships an update monthly, and Congas every 2 months. Most recently, MINI was updated on November 1, 2026 and Congas on November 1, 2026.

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