Comparison

Organ vs Darbuka Beat

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

Head to head
About

Organ

This virtual organ app offers an 88-key keyboard with 91 diverse instruments, including organs, pianos, guitars, and synths. It supports external MIDI keyboards and features like duet mode and optional double keyboards for enhanced playability on iPad and iPhone.

Highlights
  • 88-key virtual organ
  • 91 musical instruments
  • Key labels (C-D-E, do-re-mi, etc.)
  • External MIDI keyboard support
  • Duet mode
  • Optional double keyboard
Features
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Organ is full 88 keys virtual organ designed specifically for the iPad & iPhone. Play five different organs and others 86 musical instruments. Organ: Organ, Pipe Organ, Tonewheel Organ, Rock Organ, Reed Organ, Accordion, Harmonica, Bandoneon Piano: Grand Piano, Stereo Grand, Bright Grand, Electric Grand, Honky-Tonk, Tine Electric Piano, FM Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Clavinet Chromatic Percussion: Celeste, Glockenspiel, MusicBox, Vibraphone, Marimba, Xylophone, Tubular Bells, Dulcimer Guitar: Nylon Guitar, Steel Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Clean Guitar, Muted Guitar, Overdrive Guitar, Distortion Guitar Bass: Acoustic Bass, Finger Bass, Pick Bass, Fretless Bass, Slap Bass 1, Slap Bass 2, Synth Bass 1, Synth Bass 2 Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Strings Tremolo, Pizzicato Strings, Orchestral Harp, Timpani Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Muted Trumpet, French Horns, Brass Section, Synth Brass, Synth Brass 2 Reed: Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, Clarinet Pipe: Piccolo, Flute, Recorder, Pan Flute, Bottle Blow, Shakuhachi, Irish Tin Whistle, Ocarina Synth Lead: 1970s Electro Synth, Electro Synth, Square Synth, Saw Synth, Synth Calliope, Square Synth 2, Chiffer Lead, Charang, SoloVox, 5thSawWave, Bass Lead Ethnic: Sitar, Banjo, Shamisen, Koto, Kalimba, Bagpipes, Fiddle, Shenai Features: • 91 instruments • Key labels (C-D-E, do-re-mi, до-ре-мі, ハ-ニ-ホ, 도-레-미, 1-2-3) • Basic Support external midi-keyboards (iPad) • Duet mode • Optional double keyboard • 88 keys • Universal app for the iPhone and iPad Organ Pro Subscription - With an Organ Pro subscription, you have access to all features and advertisements will be removed automatically. - Organ Pro subscription is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Terms of Use http://organ.sevenfoots.com/termsOfUse.html -Privacy Policy http://organ.sevenfoots.com/privacyPolicy.html

About

Darbuka Beat

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful virtual darbuka and create rhythms anytime, anywhere. Darbuka Beat is an interactive percussion app designed for beginners, musicians, and rhythm enthusiasts. Play authentic darbuka-inspired sounds using intuitive touch controls, experiment with different playing modes, and build your own rhythms wherever inspiration strikes. Features: • Single Darbuka mode for focused playing • Double Darbuka mode for richer rhythmic patterns • Pad mode with multi-touch support • Realistic Dum, Tek, Ka, Roll, and percussion sounds • Customizable touch zones and sound assignments • Import your own short custom sounds • Play MP3 backtracks while performing • Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo • Record, save, replay, and manage your rhythms • Multiple visual skins and backgrounds • Simple controls designed for landscape play Whether you are practicing traditional Middle Eastern rhythms, creating modern beats, or simply enjoying percussion, Darbuka Beat makes rhythm creation fun and accessible. No musical experience is required—just tap, play, and feel the beat.

Screenshots

Organ4 screens
Darbuka Beat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Darbuka Beat at none against Organ's 10. Darbuka Beat also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Organ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Organ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Darbuka Beat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Organ ships an update every 6 months, Darbuka Beat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Organ versus Darbuka Beat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrganDarbuka Beat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro Denysasywalul fikri

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Organ

Subscriptions2
  • 1 months Full Access3 Days trial$0.691 Month
  • 12 months Full Access7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time8
  • Remove advertisement$1.99
  • Grand Piano$1.99
  • 1970s Electro Synth$1.99
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  • Pipe Organ$1.99
  • Tonewheel Organ$1.99
  • Rock Organ$1.99
  • All Instruments (include future updates)$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$8.99
None

Darbuka Beat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Organ free?
Organ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Darbuka Beat free?
Darbuka Beat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Organ or Darbuka Beat have ads?
Both Organ and Darbuka Beat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Organ or Darbuka Beat?
Organ ships an update every 6 months, and Darbuka Beat every 5 days. Most recently, Organ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Darbuka Beat on October 31, 2026.

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