Comparison

SurTaal vs Basurify

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

Head to head
About

SurTaal

Master Indian classical music with this riyaz app. Practice scales, thaats, and over 1000 Alankar patterns with Tabla and Tanpura accompaniment. Offers unlimited practice through a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Practice scales
  • Learn thaats
  • 1000+ Alankar patterns
  • Tabla accompaniment
  • Tanpura drone
  • Unlimited practice (premium)
Features
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Introducing Surtaal - Alankar & Raag, the ultimate classical riyaz app designed to help aspiring singers master the art of classical music. Surtaal offers a comprehensive and enriching learning experience that caters to singers of all skill levels, providing the tools necessary to unlock your true potential as a classical singer. With Surtaal, you can explore a vast collection of scales, from basic to complex ones, allowing you to practice and improve your singing abilities. Mastering scales is crucial for becoming a skilled singer, and Surtaal provides the perfect platform for you to do so. The app also allows you to learn different thaats, which are an integral part of classical music training. With Surtaal, you can learn and practice various thaats, enhancing your understanding of different melodies and rhythms in classical music. Surtaal offers the traditional accompaniment of Tabla and Tanpura, providing the rhythmic foundation and continuous drone necessary for a seamless and harmonious singing experience. The Tabla sets the rhythm of the music, while the Tanpura helps you stay in tune, ensuring a well-supported and confident performance. Moreover, Surtaal's extensive collection includes over 1000+ Alankar Patterns in all thaats and scales, which are essential for developing your sense of rhythm and timing. Mastering these patterns can elevate your singing skills to new heights, and Surtaal provides the perfect platform for practice. In summary, Surtaal - Alankar & Raag is the ultimate classical riyaaz app for aspiring singers who want to learn and perfect their skills in Indian classical music. With its comprehensive collection of scales, advanced pitch correction feature, exploration of different thaats, accompaniment of Tabla and Tanpura, and extensive library of Alankars and Patterns, Surtaal provides a transformative learning experience that caters to singers of all levels. Embark on a musical journey that will elevate your singing abilities and deepen your appreciation for classical music. Download Surtaal now and unlock your true potential as a classical singer. Subscription Options: Enjoying all the valuable content on Surtaal - Alankar & Raag is complimentary, yet our free version comes with limitations. For those seeking an enhanced experience, we offer a premium subscription featuring "unlimited practice" on a recurring basis. Users have the choice between monthly or annual subscription packages, both of which automatically renew unless canceled by the user. Subscribing grants access to unlimited practice across all content available on Surtaal - Alankar & Raag. Key Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Account renewal charges occur within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, with the cost clearly identified. Users have the autonomy to manage subscriptions, including turning off auto-renewal, by accessing Account Settings post-purchase. Terms of use: https://ktm-studio.com/terms-of-service.html Privacy policy: https://ktm-studio.com/Privacy-Policy.html For inquiries, suggestions, or feedback, feel free to reach out to us at info@ktm-studio.com.

About

Basurify

Learn to play the bansuri (bamboo flute) with interactive lessons, practice tools, and a digital instrument. Access notations, tuners, courses, and find local teachers and shops. Order a starter flute directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital bansuri
  • Sargam and Western notations
  • Riyaz and taal practice tools
  • Chromatic tuner for bansuri
  • Structured courses and library
  • Find local teachers and shops
  • Order starter bansuri
Features
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Learn, practise and play the bansuri — from your very first note to full ragas. Basurify is the companion app for bansuri (bamboo flute) players of every level, with notations, practice tools and teachers in one place. SARGAM & WESTERN NOTATIONS A growing library of bansuri notations in Sargam and Western styles, including regional scripts. Every piece shows its raga and taal, with audio so you can hear it first. The interactive player highlights each note as the music plays. RIYAZ & TAAL PRACTICE Practise with taal loops and daily Riyaz sessions. Set your tempo and repeats, and watch your practice minutes build up on Home and Profile. DIGITAL BANSURI Explore notes and finger placement on an interactive bansuri. No physical flute needed. CHROMATIC TUNER Tune your bansuri with a real-time tuner built for bansuri pitches and common scales. COURSES & LIBRARY Structured courses plus an audio and video library, with articles and guides on ragas, taals and the culture of the bamboo flute. TEACHERS & SHOPS NEAR YOU Find bansuri teachers, flute makers and music shops in your area and contact them directly. Teachers and makers can list themselves for free. YOUR FIRST BANSURI New to the instrument? Tell us what you want to learn, and in Nepal and Australia you can order a starter bansuri from Basurify right in the app. Follow your delivery under Profile → My orders. MADE FOR YOU Choose your instrument, experience level and daily practice goal, and Basurify tailors your journey from day one. Need help? Message us in the app. BASURIFY PRO Unlock the full library, background playback for videos and more. Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription in the App Store or Google Play, or as a one-time purchase through eSewa, a promo code or a flute bundle. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage them in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SurTaal4 screens
Basurify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basurify at 5.0 against SurTaal's 4.6. Basurify also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). SurTaal's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SurTaal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Basurify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basurify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SurTaal has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of SurTaal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basurify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurTaal ships an update every 10 days, Basurify every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SurTaal versus Basurify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurTaalBasurify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSanam ShresthaBITPOINTX PTY. LTD.

Customer experience

SurTaal

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative6.5%

Basurify

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SurTaal

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access$4.991 Month
  • 6 month Unlimited Access$8.996 Months
  • Unlimited Access1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Surtaal-LifeTime$34.99
2 purchases

Basurify

Subscriptions2
  • Basurify Pro$4.991 Month
  • Basurify Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SurTaal free?
SurTaal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basurify free?
Basurify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SurTaal or Basurify?
Basurify is rated higher. SurTaal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Basurify averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SurTaal or Basurify have ads?
Both SurTaal and Basurify show ads.
Which is updated more often, SurTaal or Basurify?
SurTaal ships an update every 10 days, and Basurify every 4 days. Most recently, SurTaal was updated on November 12, 2026 and Basurify on November 9, 2026.

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