Comparison

i vs Professional Marimba

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

Head to head
About

i

This app offers a fun and engaging way to explore music through a virtual xylophone experience. It includes a music game with a song library, composition tools, and various sound sets, designed for users of all ages.

Highlights
  • 8 high-quality sound sets
  • Play Music or Play Game modes
  • Library of 70 classic songs
  • Customizable skins and backgrounds
  • Multitouch and sliding support
  • AI-generated music compositions
  • Record and replay compositions
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Play along i-XyloPhone for "kids" of all ages! It’s the best Xylophone on the App Store! Try it now: it's FREE and really FUN!!! This app was in the Top20 in US, UK, Russia, China, France, Australia, Spain, Canada, Italy, etc. and featured in the "New & Noteworthy" in several stores! Compose your songs or play the music game. Two apps in one! Are you ready for this great music experience? Some features: * 8 different high quality sound sets (xylophone, marimba, metallophone, glockenspiel, vibraphone, etc.) + Cat & Dog sound sets for your kids. * Play Music or Play Game modes. * Learn music with a library of 70 classic songs! * Customize your music experience with 3 different skins for the xylophone and 6 beautiful backgrounds. * Supports multitouch and sliding between bars. * Two difficulty levels to ensure longevity. Music AI to create virtually infinite music compositions for game mode. Each match is new and different! * Expressly and exclusively designed for the iPad, with a beautiful, immediate and intuitive user interface. * Record and re-play your composition. * Solo play feature. Let the iPad express its own creativity composing a song... * Beautiful graphic in HD. * Playable for everybody and anybody! Really fun for all ages! * Do you have additional features/improvements to suggest for the next update? Just contact us! *** And have fun making your music compositions! *** Download also our other Music Applications on App Store, some are FREE! Thanks for using our products. Feedback is always welcome to: support@dighentis.com App Store reviews are greatly appreciated, thank you.

About

Professional Marimba

Experience the joy of playing the marimba with authentic sounds and recording capabilities. Create, customize, and share your musical compositions with a user-friendly interface suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Authentic marimba sounds
  • Playback and recording
  • Share musical creations
  • Customizable sound effects
  • Microtonal tuning
  • Dynamic key sensitivity
Features
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Bring the Joy of the Marimba to Your Fingertips! Professional Marimba is the ultimate app for anyone who loves the vibrant and melodic tones of the marimba. Designed for musicians of all levels, this app lets you explore, create, and share your musical creations with ease. Features: Authentic Marimba Sounds Experience high-quality marimba tones for an authentic playing experience. Playback and Recording Record your compositions and play them back instantly. Save, rename, and organize your recordings effortlessly. Share Your Creations Easily share your musical masterpieces with friends, family, or on social media platforms. Customizable Sound Effects Add a personal touch to your music with chorus, echo, and more sound effects. Microtonal Tuning: Adjust pitches for traditional and experimental scales, ideal for world music and microtonal compositions. Transpose Adjustment: Easily shift keys to match your musical preferences or play along with other instruments. Reverb Effects: Add depth and atmosphere to your performance with adjustable reverb. Chorus Mode: Layer your notes with rich harmonies, creating a fuller and more dynamic sound. Dynamic Key Sensitivity: Play with natural expression—soft presses produce quieter tones, while harder presses deliver louder, more powerful notes. Customizable Interface Adjust the layout and sensitivity to match your playing style. Whether you’re learning scales, fingerpicking, or performing energetic solos, Guitar Sim adapts effortlessly to your needs. Multi-Touch Support Play complex melodies and harmonies with responsive multi-touch functionality. User-Friendly Interface The intuitive design ensures a seamless experience for both beginners and advanced players. Perfect for Practice and Performance Whether you're learning the marimba, practicing for a performance, or composing original pieces, Professional Marimba has everything you need to excel. Download Professional Marimba now and create beautiful music anywhere, anytime!

Screenshots

Professional Marimba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: i at none against Professional Marimba's shown. i also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Professional Marimba's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. i sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Professional Marimba sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for i against 4.5 for Professional Marimba. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Professional Marimba has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 7 months, Professional Marimba every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
i versus Professional Marimba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriProfessional Marimba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro BenedettiniAlper Kahriman

Customer experience

i

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Professional Marimba

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

i

One-time4
  • Unlock Additional Skins for Xylophone and Additional Backgrounds$0.99
  • Remove Advertising from App$0.99
  • Unlock All Songs (70 Songs in Total)$0.99
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  • Unlock the Full App Version and Remove ADs$1.99
1 purchases

Professional Marimba

One-time1
  • Get Premium$7.99

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Professional Marimba free?
Professional Marimba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, i or Professional Marimba?
Professional Marimba is rated higher. i averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Professional Marimba averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do i or Professional Marimba have ads?
Professional Marimba shows ads; i does not.
Which is updated more often, i or Professional Marimba?
i ships an update every 7 months, and Professional Marimba every 3 months. Most recently, i was updated on November 1, 2026 and Professional Marimba on November 4, 2026.

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