# Congas vs Shakuhachi Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Congas at 71% against Shakuhachi Sim's 0%. Congas also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (359 vs 4). Shakuhachi Sim's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Congas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shakuhachi Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shakuhachi Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Congas has 359 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Congas's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shakuhachi Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Congas ships an update every 2 months, Shakuhachi Sim every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Congas | Shakuhachi Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congas/id441121036/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakuhachi-sim/id6739133800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **359** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### Congas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congas/id441121036)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Congas Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 🎉 Great for kids
- 🎶 Good sound quality
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Gets boring after a while
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Shakuhachi Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakuhachi-sim/id6739133800)

Explore the soulful sounds of a traditional Japanese bamboo flute. This app offers authentic sampled tones, multiple play modes, and recording capabilities for beginners and experienced musicians alike. Immerse yourself in Zen culture and express your creativity through music.

**Highlights:** Authentic shakuhachi sounds, Three dynamic play modes, Built-in performance recorder, Microtone settings for fine-tuning, Transpose function for pitch shifting, Screen recording of performances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Congas free?

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

### Is Shakuhachi Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Congas or Shakuhachi Sim?

Shakuhachi Sim is rated higher. Congas averages 3.7 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while Shakuhachi Sim averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Congas or Shakuhachi Sim have ads?

Shakuhachi Sim shows ads; Congas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Congas or Shakuhachi Sim?

Congas ships an update every 2 months, and Shakuhachi Sim every 4 months. Most recently, Congas was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shakuhachi Sim on October 28, 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.*