Comparison

Doumbek! vs Portable ORG

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

Head to head
About

Doumbek!

Experience the authentic sound of the doumbek with this comprehensive drumming app. It offers multiple drum variations, realistic touch response, and advanced sound customization. Record, loop, and share your performances, or play along with built-in beats and your own music.

Highlights
  • 6 high-fidelity doumbek sounds
  • Realistic touch-sensitive volume and pitch
  • Multi-track recording and looping
  • Adjustable reverb, pitch, and delay
  • Play along to built-in beats or iPod music
  • Share and export recordings
Features
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Doumbek! is the most realistic and comprehensive drumming app for this popular and ancient Middle Eastern drum. Professionally recorded 44.1 khz high fidelity sounds combine with the latest technology to produce the ultimate Doumbek app! Doumbek! features 6 different doumbeks to play, including an Egyptian Doumbek , a Doumbek with jingles, and small, medium and large Doumbeks.   There's even a unique Doumbek "jam" that allows anyone to easily sound like a pro!   With the ability to adjust reverb, pitch, and delay, and more, it's easy to create your ideal sound. Doumbek! also features record/playback/loop with multi-track capabilities; play along to dozens of unique drum beats, music loops and metronome sounds from within the app; or play to your favorite music on your iPod. You can also share your drumming via email, Facebook, and Twitter, or export to your computer via iTunes file sharing! Another great feature of Doumbek! is the ability to play the Doumbek with a variety of other drums and percussion, including Tabla, Pakharaj, and Tambourine. The Doumbek  responds  to your touch, and the  volume changes depending on how hard you tap the drum, just like a real Doumbek. The pitch also changes slightly depending on where you hit the drum. Playing realistic rolls is as easy as swirling your finger around; the roll speed corresponds to how fast or slow you swirl your finger. Beginner or pro, to save and to share.....now anyone can play Doumbek!.......anytime, anywhere! FEATURES: 
- 6 different professionally recorded 44.1 khz high fidelity Doumbeks, in addition to Tabla, Pakharaj, Tambourine, and more - Slider control for infinite drum color choices - The harder you hit the drums, the louder they sound! - Drum Pitch Sensitivity - the pitch changes depending on where you strike the drum, just like real drums - Separate Reverb and Delay Controls - slider adjustments allows limitless drum sounds - Pitch Control - lower or raise the pitch of the drums - Realistic visual effects - drums look and respond like a real drum, visually corresponding to your every touch - Retina Display for both iPad and iPhone for incredibly crisp graphics - 22 Ethnic Drum Beats and 12 World Music Beats to play along to, with more to come! - Realistic Rolls - simply swirl your finger around to create slower or faster rolls - Double drum feature with slider adjustment - 17 Metronome Sounds and 4 Time Signatures to choose from, with BPM adjustment - Multi-track recording - easily add or delete tracks, save and loop recordings - Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter - Export your recordings to your computer via iTunes file sharing - Lefty Mode - reverse the entire drum layout - Play along to the music on your iPod PRIVACY POLICY: http://codyrotwein.com/privacy.html

About

Portable ORG

This app transforms your device into a musical instrument, offering a variety of virtual instruments, scales, and rhythms. Create and record your own melodies with customizable sound settings and expressive controls.

Highlights
  • Virtual piano, guitar, oud, clarinet
  • Touch-sensitive keys with pressure sensitivity
  • Record and compose melodies
  • Variety of instruments and beats
  • Reverb and equalizer sound customization
  • Unique scales inspired by Arabian and Turkish music
  • Authentic rhythms from Arabia, Turkey, and Greece
Features
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Get Portable ORG Now: Your Music Companion Experience Portable ORG – an app that turns your iOS device into a musical playground. Play piano, guitar, oud, clarinet, and more – right at your fingertips. Key Features: Play Your Way: Discover your inner musician with touch-sensitive keys. Tap gently for soft melodies, press harder for stronger sounds. Light touches give you lower notes, while higher ones need a bit more pressure. Create and Record: Craft your own melodies using Portable ORG's tools. Record your music for later enjoyment. Be your own composer and performer! Variety of Instruments and Beats: Explore different genres with a range of instruments. Play along with various rhythms, from simple to complex. Customize Your Sound: Fine-tune your music with reverb and equalizer settings. Adjust bass, mid, and high tones to find your unique sound. Choose reverb and room size for the perfect ambiance. Discover New Scales: Try out musical scales like Muhayyerkurdi, Hicaz, Hicazkar, and more – inspired by Arabian and Turkish music. Add a unique twist to your melodies. Expressive Digital Piano: Navigate an easy-to-use digital piano. Adjust panel colors, key sizes, tempo, and style to match your mood. Authentic Styles and Rhythms: Dive into rhythms from Arabia, Turkey, and Greece. Choose styles that suit your vibe. Set the tempo to your liking. Explore New Features: Fun Frequencies: Discover the magic of different tuning frequencies – 396 Hz, 417 Hz, 432 Hz, and more. These frequencies add a distinct touch to your musical journey. Entertaining Sounds: Enhance your music with playful sounds like applause, whistles, and chimes. Add excitement to your compositions. Your Musical Journey Begins: Embark on a musical adventure with Arabic, Turkish, and Greek instruments and rhythms. Let your iPhone and iPad resonate with captivating melodies. Expand Your Horizons: Discover the joy of different scales with presets. Unlock new sounds and enrich your musical adventure. Portable ORG is your gateway to a vibrant musical experience. Create, explore, and express yourself. Download the app now and let the melodies flow!

Screenshots

Doumbek!4 screens
Portable ORG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doumbek! at 4.0 against Portable ORG's 3.5. Doumbek! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Portable ORG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (59% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Doumbek! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Portable ORG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doumbek! holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Doumbek!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Portable ORG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doumbek! ships an update every 3 days, Portable ORG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Doumbek! versus Portable ORG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoumbek!Portable ORG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings) — better3.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews59.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB138 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperDrum StarzAudiosdroid OU

Customer experience

Doumbek!

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Portable ORG

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Doumbek!

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
None

Portable ORG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doumbek! free?
Doumbek! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portable ORG free?
Portable ORG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doumbek! or Portable ORG?
Doumbek! is rated higher. Doumbek! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Portable ORG averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.
Do Doumbek! or Portable ORG have ads?
Both Doumbek! and Portable ORG show ads.
Which is updated more often, Doumbek! or Portable ORG?
Doumbek! ships an update every 3 days, and Portable ORG every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doumbek! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Portable ORG on November 6, 2026.

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