Comparison

Congas vs SSL Live TaCo

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

Head to head
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

About

SSL Live TaCo

This application allows for wireless control of SSL Live consoles from a tablet. It offers modes for engineers to manage all console parameters or for artists to control individual auxiliary mixes. Multiple tablets can connect simultaneously for stage performers.

Highlights
  • Wireless tablet control
  • Engineer Mode for full console access
  • Aux Mode for individual mix control
  • Intuitive multi-touch interface
  • Supports up to 10 simultaneous tablets
  • Remote control of faders, EQ, compression, and effects
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The SSL Live TaCo (Tablet Control) mix app provides wireless tablet control of SSL Live consoles. Designed for both engineers and artists, the app can be limited to control an individual Aux mix or easily unlocked to control all path fader levels and path controls. A clear graphical interface with long throw faders and intuitive multi-touch control provides optimum touch screen mixing in critical live environments. In Engineer Mode, TaCo can remotely control all path parameters including fader levels, mute status, path EQ/Filters, path Compressor/Gate and input gain as well as Effects Unit parameters. In Aux Mode, TaCo is locked to control only send levels to a specific Aux mix, chosen from the console. Up to 10 tablets can be connected simultaneously for providing mix capabilities to each performer on stage. Compatibility: Requires an L200, L300, L500 or L500 Plus console running V4.7 software or higher. A wireless router or access point is required.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Congas at 71% against SSL Live TaCo's 0%. Congas also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (359 vs 6). SSL Live TaCo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price 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. SSL Live TaCo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Congas holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Congas has 359 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Congas's written reviews are positive against 0% of SSL Live TaCo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Congas ships an update every 2 months, SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Congas versus SSL Live TaCo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCongasSSL Live TaCo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (359 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings359 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS4.3 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkunk Brothers GmbHSolid State Logic

Customer experience

Congas

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

SSL Live TaCo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

SSL Live TaCo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Congas

One-time1
  • Congas Ad-Free$0.99
None

SSL Live TaCo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Congas free?
Congas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSL Live TaCo free?
SSL Live TaCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Congas or SSL Live TaCo?
Congas is rated higher. Congas averages 3.7 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while SSL Live TaCo averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Congas or SSL Live TaCo have ads?
Neither Congas nor SSL Live TaCo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Congas or SSL Live TaCo?
Congas ships an update every 2 months, and SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. Most recently, Congas was updated on November 1, 2026 and SSL Live TaCo on November 2, 2026.

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