Comparison

CHARSUR VODCAST vs RagaRasa

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

Head to head
About

CHARSUR VODCAST

This app promotes and preserves Carnatic music, a traditional Indian art form. It supports artists, propagates the music globally, and offers a platform for young talent. Join to help sustain this ancient cultural heritage.

Highlights
  • Carnatic music promotion
  • Artist support and recognition
  • Platform for young talent
  • Global propagation of music
  • Preservation of Indian art and culture
  • Nonprofit charitable foundation
Features
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CHARSUR is a Carnatic Music label / Foundation - a Nonprofit Organisation formed primarily to promote, preserve and support the art and the artistes who have made enormous contributions in the field of CARNATIC MUSIC. This music system is based on Indian values and the themes often are spiritual and philosophical in content. The new system is an outcome in appreciation of the efforts that has gone into maintaining and sustaining this ancient art form. This is a unique opportunity to preserve the ancient Indian art and culture. Foundation supports more than 200 artistes every year, propagates Carnatic music throughout the world. The foundation has been promoting young talent from time to time by providing them a platform to perform every month. The foundation plans to make payments to artistes who are unable to earn their livelihood but have contributed a lot to Carnatic music. It will promote teaching of this art form by eminent scholars and teachers. We request you join hands with us for the future to work together in preserving and promoting Carnatic Music. Charsur Arts Foundation is a registered Non-profit, charitable trust in India. All contributions to Charsur Arts Foundation in INDIA are tax exempt U/s 80G. extend your SUPPORT. Privacy Policy: https://video.charsur.com/page/privacy-policy Terms-and-Conditions: https://video.charsur.com/page/terms-and-conditions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RagaRasa

Features
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RagaRasa is the home for Indian classical music lovers, artists, and organisers — a single platform built to preserve, promote, and connect the Carnatic music community across India. DISCOVER WHAT'S ON NEAR YOU Browse upcoming kutcheris, concerts, and classical music festivals in your city and beyond. Filter by location, date, or genre to find exactly the performances that move you. FOLLOW YOUR FAVOURITE ARTISTS Stay connected with the maestros and rising stars you love. Get notified when your favourite vocalists, violinists, mridangam artists, and veena players announce new performances. EXPLORE PREMIER VENUES From iconic sabhas to intimate rasika gatherings — find the venues that host the music you cherish, with details, directions, and upcoming programmes. FOR ARTISTS & ORGANISERS RāgaRasa gives performers and event organisers the visibility they deserve. Reach audiences who are genuinely passionate about classical music. List concerts, build your artist profile, and grow your following. ROOTED IN HERITAGE, BUILT FOR TODAY Founded with a singular purpose — to create a vibrant ecosystem connecting all stakeholders in the Indian classical arts community — RāgaRasa is committed to fostering appreciation, accessibility, and growth of our rich cultural heritage. We believe Carnatic music should thrive not just in sabha halls, but in the hands of every rasika, wherever they are. Whether you're a student discovering Tyagaraja kritis for the first time, a seasoned performer, or a lifelong rasika, RāgaRasa was built for you. Join a growing community of artists, organisers, and rasikas who are keeping the tradition alive — and taking it forward. Download RagaRasa today.

Screenshots

CHARSUR VODCAST4 screens
RagaRasa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RagaRasa at none against CHARSUR VODCAST's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. CHARSUR VODCAST sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. RagaRasa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CHARSUR VODCAST versus RagaRasa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHARSUR VODCASTRagaRasa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharsur DigitalSmartchainers Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CHARSUR VODCAST

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$7.001 Month
  • Yearly$70.001 Year
None

RagaRasa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHARSUR VODCAST free?
CHARSUR VODCAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RagaRasa free?
RagaRasa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CHARSUR VODCAST or RagaRasa have ads?
Neither CHARSUR VODCAST nor RagaRasa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHARSUR VODCAST or RagaRasa?
CHARSUR VODCAST ships an update every 3 weeks, and RagaRasa every 3 weeks. Most recently, CHARSUR VODCAST was updated on October 17, 2026 and RagaRasa on October 25, 2026.

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