Comparison

Darbuka vs Simple Darbuka

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

Head to head
About

Darbuka

Transform your device into a darbuka, a traditional Middle Eastern hand drum. Play rhythms with your fingers, record your music, and share your creations with others. This universal app is compatible with iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Virtual darbuka drum
  • Finger drumming interface
  • Music recording
  • Share recordings
  • Universal app support
Features
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The darbuka is a goblet shaped hand drum used mostly in the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. Turn your device into a darbuka drum that you can play with your fingers. Features: • record the music you're playing • share your records • universal app, support iPhone, iPad

About

Simple Darbuka

Features
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Bring the energetic and expressive sound of the darbuka to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Darbuka is a modern darbuka simulator built for rhythm practice, creativity, and musical exploration - featuring authentic darbuka sounds, rhythm patterns, MIDI interaction, and a simple recording system. AUTHENTIC DARBUKA RHYTHMS Play with realistic darbuka percussion sounds designed to capture the character of traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean rhythm styles. RHYTHM PRACTICE Explore rhythmic patterns and develop your timing while performing traditional and modern percussion grooves. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your darbuka performances, replay them anytime, and keep all recordings neatly organized. If you’re looking for a portable darbuka app for rhythm practice, cultural percussion styles, or creative grooves, Simple Darbuka lets you bring powerful rhythms wherever you go.

Screenshots

Darbuka1 screens
Simple Darbuka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Darbuka at 13.0 against Darbuka's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Darbuka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Darbuka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Darbuka versus Simple Darbuka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarbukaSimple Darbuka
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro DenysMustafa Demir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Darbuka

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisement$0.99
1 purchases

Simple Darbuka

One-time1
  • Get Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Darbuka free?
Darbuka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Darbuka free?
Simple Darbuka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Darbuka or Simple Darbuka have ads?
Both Darbuka and Simple Darbuka show ads.

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