# Djembe! vs TCP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCP at none against Djembe!'s 2. TCP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). Djembe!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 66 months) and ratings volume (46 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Djembe! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TCP asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Djembe! against 4.7 for TCP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Djembe! has 46 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Djembe! ships an update every 3 months, TCP every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Djembe! | TCP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe/id480770201/reviews)** | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-resounding-earth/id576004160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 66 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) | [Joseph Genden](https://appshunter.io/developer/508921474) |

## What reviewers say

### Djembe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe/id480770201)

Experience the authentic sound of African drums on your mobile device. Explore various drum types, play along to beats, or jam with your own music. Features include realistic graphics, high-quality audio, and recording capabilities.

**Highlights:** Multiple African drum types, Professionally recorded sounds, Play along to beats and loops, Integrates with iPod music, Recording and sharing options, Realistic 3D visual effects, Metronome with adjustable tempo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Djembe! Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |


### TCP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-resounding-earth/id576004160)

Explore the diverse world of bells through interactive sounds and historical insights. Learn about their origins and cultural significance, inspired by a Grammy-winning musical composition.

**Highlights:** Interactive bell sounds, Bell origins and history, Cultural significance of bells, Inspired by musical composition, Learn about global bells

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Djembe! free?

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

### Is TCP free?

TCP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Djembe! or TCP?

Djembe! is rated higher. Djembe! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while TCP averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Djembe! or TCP have ads?

Djembe! shows ads; TCP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Djembe! or TCP?

Djembe! ships an update every 3 months, and TCP every 66 months. Most recently, Djembe! was updated on November 5, 2026 and TCP on November 1, 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.*